With respect to biology, I have an interest in small mammal ecology with particular emphasis on the foraging ecology of rodents. Population dynamics, food habits, and GIS modeling often make up this type of research. In science education my research interests include the application of inquiry into the classroom and the pedagogical training of faculty.
Maria Benavides Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Physics
Medical Entomology including mosquito biology, molecular entomology, and canine heartworm; Insect Biology including venomous arthropods and cockroach biology