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Nicholas Fletcher is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biology at the University of Maryland. He specializes in teaching courses such as Principles of Evolution (BSCI 370), Organismal Biology (BSCI 207), and Molecular and Cellular Biology (BSCI 170). His research focuses on speciation, population genetics, conservation genomics, and innovative pedagogy to enhance student learning.
Education:
- Ph.D., Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University
- B.A., Integrative Biology, University of California, Berkeley
Research Interests: Dr. Fletcher’s work bridges evolutionary biology and education. He investigates genomic tools for understanding species divergence (e.g., field voles, surfclams) and explores pedagogical methods to improve undergraduate science education. Recent studies emphasize the impact of glacial cycles on speciation and climate adaptation strategies for conservation.
Recent Honors:
- Biologist Nicholas Fletcher Named Director of College Park Scholars–Life Sciences Program (June 2024)
- Faculty Honors & Awards (August 2023)
Advising & Grants: No formal grants are listed, but his research collaborations include partnerships with institutions like the Searle Lab at Cornell University. He actively advises on conservation genomics and pedagogy initiatives.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Searle Lab (Cornell) and engages in interdisciplinary teams addressing conservation genetics and educational innovation.
