Alex Shephard

I am a PhD candidate in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior at the University of Minnesota, working with Dr. Emilie Snell-Rood. 

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My research focuses on the ecology and evolution of stress and nutrition.

I apply this focus to two main areas: 

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1) Understanding the ecological and evolutionary consequences of anthropogenic stressors and changes in nutrient availability 

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2) Understanding the roles of stress and nutrition in the evolution of aging 

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To learn more about these topics, check out my Research page.
See my Research Blog for fun project updates, media, and more. 

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