Sara M. Turner

Department of Forestry and Natural Resources

Purdue University
Work Information
Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
Research Interests
Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics
Lab Group
Purdue University
Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
Advisor: Dr. J. A. DeWoody
Current Projects
Genetics effects on survivorship in Atlantic salmon
Educational Background
B.A. Pomona College, Claremont, CA 2001 in Biology
Past Projects at Pomona College
  • Evolution of introns 
    • With Dr. Nicholas Schisler
  • Gene flow in the terrestrial isopod Ligidium Lapetum(senior thesis)
    • With Dr. Fran Hanzawa and Dr. Jonathan Wright
  • Expression of forkhead genes in hydra 
Biographical Information and Other Interests
I am originally from San Diego, CA.  I did my undergraduate work at Pomona College in Claremont, CA.  My career objective is to teach and conduct research. I enjoy scuba diving, although my opportunities in Indiana are somewhat limited.  I also enjoy reading, traveling and spending time with friends.
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Contact Information
E-mail address:  smturner@purdue.edu
Office phone:  (765) 494-9592
 
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Last revised: 21 September 2004