SUSANA M WADGYMAR
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Current lab members

Dr. Susana Wadgymar
​Susana M. Wadgymar, Ph.D.

I'm a professor in the Biology Department at Davidson College and I manage this lab!  I teach introductory biology (with lab), biostatistics, and evolutionary ecology, and Plant Adaptations (with lab).

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Caroline B. 
Research technician

Caroline is exploring the potential for Chamaecrista fasciculata to adapt to novel climates.

I am a recent genetics graduate from the University of Georgia interested in plant ecology and evolution. I love reading, painting, and being outside!

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​Sydney Duffy, 25'

Center for Civic Engagement Fellow in 2024 and Environmental Studies Capstone mentee in 2024
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Sydney is examining the effects of companion planting on the growth and yield of beans and maize.
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Hey, I’m Sydney! I’m a current senior biology and  environmental natural science double major. I love crocheting, reading, and running in my free time!

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Sydney Ballard, 25'
Davidson Research Initiative Scholar in 2024
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Sydney is collaborating with others in the lab to explore biogeographic trait variation in Arabidopsis thaliana.
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I am a biology major with a public health minor from Greensboro, NC. In my free time, I love to read, run, and paint!

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​Stacious Ward-Swan, 25'
Davidson Research Initiative Scholar in 2024

Stacious is collaborating with others in the lab to explore biogeographic trait variation in Arabidopsis thaliana.

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My name is Stacious Ward-Swan. I currently study at Fayetteville State University and with a major of Organismal Biology. I enjoy understanding and learning all things related to the creations of life. I believe that Everyday is a day of opportunity and a chance to learn.




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​Tate Peterson, 25'
Summer research technician in 2024

Tate is collaborating with others in the lab to explore biogeographic trait variation in Arabidopsis thaliana.

My name is Tate and I am a biology major and genomics minor! I plan on pursuing a graduate degree doing ecology research, but in my free time I love gardening and traveling. When not working you can find me cheering! ​
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You!!

If you are interested in conducting research in the lab, email Susana to schedule a time to chat.

Lab alumni

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Carius McClain (27'): Research in Science Experience Scholar
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Victoria Ochieng (27'): Research in Science Experience Scholar

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Alexis Moore (24'): Independent study student in 2023 and 2024
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Ariane Burt (24'): Independent study student in 2023 and 2024
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Nadine Shannon (24): Independent study student in 2022 and 2024 and former Research in in Science Experience (RISE) scholar​ in 2021

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Beau Eyer (25): Independent study student in 2023 and 2024
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Ty Cryan (24'): Center for Civic Engagement Fellow in 2023, Summer research technician in 2022 and 2024, and Environmental Studies senior capstone mentee in 2023
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Caitlin Stehn (24'): Independent study student in 2023

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Savannah Vonesh (26): Independent study student 2023
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Gabriela Mata (26'): Independent study student 2023 and Research in Science Experience (RISE) scholar​ in 2023
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Milo Rothenberg (26'): Independent study student 2023 and Research in in Science Experience (RISE) scholar​ in 2023

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Giles Lewis (25): Independent study student in 2024 and summer research technician in 2023.
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Alexis Lopez (25'): Summer research technician, Center for Civic Engagement Fellow, and Independent study student in 2023
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Ayelen Plascencia-Marquez (26'): Research in in Science Experience (RISE) scholar​ in 2023

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Will Newman (23'): Independent study student 2021 and 2022 and Thesis student 2023
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Annabel Lewis (23'): Independent study student 2022 and 2023

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Jordan Reed (25'): Independent study student 2023
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Maddie Marquardt (25'): Independent study student 2023
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Alex Meyers (25'): Independent study student 2023

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Wren Marks (23'): Independent study student 2022 and 2023
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Nadine Shannon (24'): Independent study student 2022 and Research in in Science Experience (RISE) scholar​ 2021

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Alexis McDonnell (23'): Summer research technician 2022
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Ramsey Chaaban (24'): Summer research technician 2022

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Luis Quintero (25'): Research in Science Experience (RISE) scholar 2022
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Prince Appiah (25'): Research in in Science Experience (RISE) scholar​ 2022
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Megan Mokriski (25'): Research in in Science Experience (RISE) scholar 2022

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Louisa Bartkovich (22'): Independent Study student 2020-2022 and Summer project manager 2020
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Hope Anderson (22'): Independent study student 2021 and 2022 Independent study student
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Chloe Fisher (23'): Independent study student 2021 and 2022 Independent study student

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Jill Paquette (24'): Independent study student 2022
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Sarah Green (24'): Independent study student 2022

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​Kamryn Graham (22'): Independent Study student 2021
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​Sola Omonije (24): Independent study student 2021

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Sam McKlin (21): Independent study student 2020 and 2021 and research technician 2021
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Caro Djakuduel (23'): Davidson Research Initiative Summer Research Fellow 2021
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Nikki Kostur (21): Independent study 2019 and 2020, Thesis student 2020-2021

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Bianca Nolde-Lopez (22'): Independent study 2021
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Maddie Petty (22'): Independent study 2021
Walter Dauksher
Walter Dauksher (20'): Independent study 2019 and 2020

Miguel Sierra
Miguel Sierra (20'): Lab technician 2019 and independent study 2020
Stand-in photo for Tommy Bohannon
Tommy Bohannon (20'): Lab technician 2019 and independent study 2020
Jonah Mische
Jonah Mische (19'): Lab technician 2018 and independent study 2018-2019

Jack Shumway
Jack Shumway (19'): Independent study 2019
Vince Durham
Vince Durham (20'): Lab technician 2019
Brooke Whitcomb
Brooke Whitcomb (22'): Lab technician 2018

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  • Research
  • Lab expectations
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