Former Lab Members
Kaleigh Seely, M.S. (Research Collaborator)
contact: seelyke@miamioh.edu
Kaleigh is a visiting professor at Miami University specializing in avian ecology. She received her master’s at Miami where she studied neonicotinoid pesticide exposure in juvenile Eastern Bluebirds and Tree Swallows. In the lab, she is currently investigating differences in parasitism between White-throated Sparrow morphs. Kaleigh is very passionate about avian conservation and is an NABC certified bird bander. She has worked with birds and other taxa across North and South America. Kaleigh loves engaging with the community to encourage people and young scientists to foster their creativity and to bring more awareness to the importance of conserving biodiversity. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, being outdoors, hiking, rock climbing, reading, and playing with her dog, Maible.
Savannah Higley (Undergraduate Researcher)
Savannah is a senior majoring in Zoology with a minor in museums and society. She is interested in avian behavior and disease ecology with a special focus raptors. She is planning to get a masters and also pursue a falconry license. Savannah also volunteers at the Hefner Museum of Natural History. Outside of research, she likes to draw, crochet, play music, and go to concerts.
Lilly Graybill (Undergraduate Researcher)
Lilly is a current senior majoring in Microbiology (BA) and Medical Laboratory Sciences (BS). In the lab, she has investigated how social cues of infection affect immune function and disease susceptibility in canaries. Additionally, Lilly is currently investigating blood parasite prevalence and immunity in resident and migratory birds. Lilly enjoys hiking, traveling, crocheting, and completing projects within her service fraternity. After she graduates in the spring, she will be doing a MLS clinical year to be a certified laboratory technician.
Marianne Morgan (Undergraduate Researcher)
Marianne is a sophomore majoring in Zoology with a focus in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. She is studying how maternal infection history and diet affect offspring exploratory and social behavior. Marianne has two years of experience studying equine science from Butler Tech Natural Science Center and also has three years of experience as a kennel technician. Outside of research, she loves horseback riding, going to record stores, and watching Korean dramas.