Dexter Watenpaugh
Unlocking the genetic basis of tail color in a California Lizard
I will be learning how to do DNA and RNA sequencing in the lab to support the genetic aspects of the project. Later in the summer I will be doing a field study using clay models in order to assess the effect tail color variation has on predation.
Message To Sponsor
Without the funding I would not have been able to do this work, and so it means so much to me to be able to learn and enjoy the research. Thank you so so much!
Major: Data Science
Mentor: Ian Wang, Environmental Science, Policy, and Management
Sponsor: Cheunkarndee Fund