About the lab
We study the connection between evolution and ecology to solve conservation challenges related to fisheries and climate change. We use a combination of theory and statistical analyses of empirical data sets, as well as field studies and experiments on marine and freshwater fishes and salamanders. At Virginia Tech, we are part of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation and the Global Change Center. Students interested in joining the lab should check out the Opportunities page.
You can see our latest photos on our lab Instagram.
You can see our latest photos on our lab Instagram.
Latest news
The year has been epic. Dr. Kindsvater was promoted with tenure and is a Fulbright Scholar in Norway in Fall 2025. Charlie Holguin and Kalin Davis won awards for Best TA and Best Master's student at the annual CNRE awards banquet. Hailey Conrad and Emma Hultin both sailed through quals, advancing to PhD candidacy. Mary Adebote and Charlie presented their working plans to the department, and Charlie's MS was published in the journal Ichthyology and Herpetology with former lab member Miriam Hilt! We celebrated with a picnic at Pandapas
