Martha Case

Dr. Martha Case is an Associate Professor in the Biology Department at the College of William and Mary, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. She has been at the university since 1994 and holds additional roles as the College Conservator of Botanical Collections and Director of the Herbarium. Her expertise spans Plant Systematics and Evolution, Conservation, Pollination Ecology, and Botanical Collections Management.

Dr. Case earned a B.A. in Biology from Michigan State University in 1984 and a Ph.D. in Botany & Plant Pathology (Plant Systematics) from the same institution in 1993. Prior to her current position, she served as an Assistant Curator at Michigan State University.

Her research focuses on ecological challenges in conservation, such as those in the College Woods, and plant diversity studies. Notable projects include collaborative work with Stephanie Wilson '12 investigating Lady's Slippers on campus. She teaches courses on plant diversity and integrative biology.

Dr. Case oversees the Botanical Collections and manages the Herbarium, emphasizing conservation and systematics research. No specific grants or awards are mentioned in the provided text.