Research Team

Beth Ponn
(she/her)
Animal Behavior PhD Student

My research history is in termite behavior and communication, ant reproductive regulation, and black widow behavior in natural and urban populations. My interests are communication and behavior of insects, as well as environmental influences on adaptation.

Kajaya Pollard
(she/they)
Biology MS Student

I'm an ASU graduate student who recently received my Bachelor's in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Texas at El Paso. My research centers around how urban stressors affect arachnids and how these disturbance variables cause differences in behavior within arachnid populations. I hope my research can be helpful in creating less detrimental human and animal interactions for the foreseeable future and exploring the adaptations developed by arthropods to navigate the evolving urban landscape.

Ariel Aslan
(she/her)
Biological Sciences (Conservation Biology and Ecology) (BS)
Data Science (BS)
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Ariel is an undergraduate student studying biology and data science. Her love of the outdoors has always driven her passion for natural science.

Meghna Nair
(she/her)
Biological Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) (BS)

I am an undergraduate student interested in many of the natural sciences. My passions lie in medicinal biology, which I am pursuing in my major, to synthetic biology, ecological conservation, and of course, animal behavior!

Jason Fleming
(he/him)
Biomedical Sciences (BS) Minor in Medical Studies

I am a sophomore undergraduate student pursuing a major in Biomedical Sciences and a minor in Medical Studies. After my undergraduate studies, I intend to apply to medical school and pursue a career as a physician. I love all things science and enjoy learning about the living world around me!