Claire Milsted

Claire Milsted is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology at Beloit College. She holds a BA in Biology from Carleton College and a PhD in Plant Biological Sciences from the University of Minnesota. Her postdoctoral research at Arizona State University focused on meiosis and reproduction in maize, Arabidopsis, and wild grasses.

Education:

• BA in Biology, Carleton College
• PhD in Plant Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota

Research Interests: Her work examines plant reproductive biology, genetics, and genomics through microscopy and chromosome dynamics studies. Specialized topics include maize genetics, plant adaptations, and comparative reproductive mechanisms across species like Arabidopsis and wild grasses.

Teaching & Outreach: Teaches Botany, Genetics, and Conservation Biology. Prioritizes student-led experimentation, technical confidence-building, and engagement with primary scientific literature. Active in community science outreach initiatives.

Professional Experience: Includes internships at Carleton Arboretum, Chicago Botanical Garden, and Openlands. Postdoctoral research at Arizona State University (202X-202X).