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Samantha Connolly is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Vermont (UVM), affiliated with the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Plant Biology (2018) and a Master's in Computer Science (2019), both from UVM. Prior to her academic role, she worked as a Software Engineer in the manufacturing engineering department of an aerospace company. Her teaching focuses on introductory programming, while her research background spans ecology and genetics, particularly invasive species and plant biology.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Plant Biology, University of Vermont, 2018
- Master of Science in Computer Science, University of Vermont, 2019
Research Interests: Sami's work bridges computer science education and ecological research. Her articles investigate genetic diversity in invasive earthworm species, pollinator community dynamics, and plant-microbe symbiosis. She explores topics like population structure, invasive species spread, and ecological connectivity through corridors. Her research contributes to understanding biodiversity patterns and ecosystem impacts.
Publications: Her recent work includes studies on Amynthas earthworm genetics (2022), pollinator corridors (2021), and invasive earthworm diversity (2020). Earlier research focused on root symbiosis in legumes (2018). These studies highlight her expertise in ecological genetics and plant biology.
Advising/Grants: No advising roles or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials.
Labs/Teams: No affiliated research labs or teams are mentioned.
