I am a behavioral ecologist with strong interdisciplinary training in animal behavior, ecology, and evolutionary biology.  I will finish my Ph.D. on mate choice and parental investment in the house wren (Troglodytes aedon) in August 2008. 

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I am passionate about teaching undergraduates.  I became a scientist in large part because of the amazing professors and wonderful research experiences I had as an undergraduate at Calvin College.  Now I strive to help my own students experience the wonder and excitement inherent in the study of science. 

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Contact me via email at walte138 -at- msu -dot- edu.