I have taught and assisted a range of courses in biology and evolution, from introductory lectures and practicals to specialized topics in entomology and behavioral ecology. I aim to create a learning environment where all students feel welcome, valued, and free to challenge themselves intellectually.

University of Lausanne

• Guest lecturer:
  Invertebrate faunistics — 4 lectures/year, ~30 students (2023-25)

University of Montana

• Principal Instructor / Lecturer:
  Entomology (BIOO 462) — 4 CR, 35 students (2020) [Syllabus]
• Teaching Assistant:
  Behavior and Evolution (BIOE 406/409) — 4 CR, 60 students (2019) [Syllabus]
• Teaching Assistant:
  Genetics and Evolution (BIOB 272) — 4 CR, ~220 students (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021) [Syllabus]
• Teaching Assistant:
  Principles of Living Systems (BIOB 160N) — 4 CR, ~400 students (2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022) [Syllabus]

Evolutionary biology and genomics are at the heart of societal and economic challenges of this century. But public understanding of recent advances in these fields, including the benefits and risks, is lagging behind. I believe in the critical role of scientists to inform the general public and support evidence-based decision making.

I love to engage in outreach events and to give tours of my insect breeding room to the general public. Many of the insects I study (e.g., stick insects, rhinoceros beetles) are incredibly charismatic so they have great potential to grab attention and raise public awareness around these fields and invertebrate conservation.

Public talks

• Brussels International Stick Insect meeting - Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences. Brussels, Belgium (April 2023)
  The convergent evolution of body form in stick and leaf insects. — 1h Presentation + Q&A

• Bugs and Brews evening lecture series - Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium. Missoula, MT, USA (May 2019)
  The hidden world of stick and leaf insects. — 1h Presentation + Q&A

Other

• Collaboration with the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium, MT, USA (2016-2022)
  Communication of research activities to the public and frequent guided tours of breeding room to visitors

• Early development of the Big Biology podcast (2018)
  Part of the early team developing this podcast alongside the hosts Art Woods and Marty Martin — Episode editing and website construction and management. I even designed the logo!