Originally from California, I graduated from California State University, Chico with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology. I am currently pursuing my Master's degree from the same institution in an interdisciplinary program studying human behavior from a collaborative Biological, Psychological, and Anthropological approach. I am currently the project coordinator for Dr. Kelly Klump's lab at Michigan State University and have been with Dr. Klump in the position since the summer of 2008. It continues to be a wonderful experience and I love working with the diverse population of students, staff and faculty who all are pursuing different goals, but share a passion for quality research.

     Besides my work at MSU, I have found several other creative and physical outlets. I have taken advantage of the wonderful and diverse landscape Michigan offers and have explored the beaches, dunes and big cities; and hope to add camping in the north to that list soon (but perhaps not during the winter!). Locally, I participate in several co-ed softball teams, take dancing lessons, enjoy MSU sporting events and theatre productions (GO STATE!), and have become a member of the Lansing Derby Vixens: Lansing's premier flat-track roller derby team.

Email: patri102@msu.edu