Biology Education

Becky has had a love for the natural world and all things plants since childhood. She studied Biology and East Asian Studies at Oberlin College and earned her PhD in Plant Biology from the University of Georgia in 2013, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Wisconsin, Madison and Princeton University. She joined the Brown faculty in 2017. In addition to teaching, Becky directs the Brown University Herbarium and the Plant Environmental Center. She enjoys engaging students in hands-on experiences working with plants both inside and outside of the classroom. Becky was the 2023 recipient of the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, Advising and Mentoring in the Biological Sciences. Becky teaches BIOL 0940D Rhode Island Flora: Understanding and Documenting Local Plant Diversity and BIOL 0430 Evolution of Plant Diversity.