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Wickson 2039
Bio
Will grew up in northern Colorado and has loved plants since an early age. Will is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and has worked in government contracting, nonprofit and corporate social responsibility consulting, and international food security. Will is a PhD candidate in Dr. Dan Potter's lab and is writing their dissertation on the evolution, genetic diversity, and cultural uses of jute mallow (Corchorus olitorius).
Education and Degree(s)
- B.A. in geography, Dartmouth College (2008)
- B.S. in plant biology, University of Washington, Seattle (2021)
Research Interests & Expertise
- Underutilized plant species; angiosperm systematics; population genetics and genomics; crop domestication and evolution; international agricultural exchange