Cierra is a PhD student in Biological Sciences. She joined the lab from Virginia where she received her undergraduate degree in Biology and a minor in Psychology at Christopher Newport University. Cierra has studied everything from pollen color polymorphisms as an REU at Mountain Lake Biological Station, to the function of orb-weaving spider web decorations in The Bahamas. Cierra's dissertation project investigates the evolutionary ecology of leaf variegation using Hexastylis. Specifically, she is interested in the eco-physiological effects of the leaf variegation polymorphism in this system and how variegation impacts various aspects of plant performance, such as photosynthetic efficiency and reproduction.

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Harper is a postdoc in both Dr. Jess Hartshorn's Lab (Forestry and Environmental Conservation) and The Koski Lab. Harper received her PhD in entomology from The Ohio State University, where she studied the role of agricultural intensity and conservation land on honey bee foraging and colony health. Her research is broadly interested in the role of landscape and diet on pollinator health. Harper’s postdoctoral work is focused on understanding the role of generalist pollinators in mediating gene flow between invasive Callery pear and native rosaceous trees. Outside of research, Harper enjoys yoga, gardening, and hiking with her Boston terriers, Poky Joe and Juniper. 

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hmcminn[at]clemson.edu

Matt joined the Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson in 2019. He earned his PhD at the University of Pittsburgh and did a Postdoc at the University of Virginia. Matt is interested in floral evolution, population genetics, and plant reproductive biology. Outside of the lab and greenhouse, Matt enjoys hikes, and playing chess. 

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Katherine is a MS student who joined the Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson in 2022. Prior to joining the lab, she received her undergraduate degree from East Tennessee State University in Biology. Her past research includes plant-pollinator community interactions, and bee morphological and behavioral traits in pollen transport. Currently, Katherine is interested in how pollinator-mediated selection can generate differences in flower color. Outside of school, Katherine enjoys hiking, reading, and all things insects!

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keriddle[at]clemson.edu

I am the Lab Technician for the Koski lab! I recently graduated from Clemson University with my bachelor's in Biological Sciences. My undergraduate research was focused on floral thermoregulation in the native spring wildflower, Hexastylis arifolia, as well as crop physiology related to heat stress in soybeans. I plan to pursue a Graduate degree in plant biology in the future. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, playing volleyball, and cuddling with my dogs Cash and Gangster.

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