Associate Professor Biological Sciences, California State University, Fullerton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Associate Professor California California State University Fullerton (2020-present)

Assistant Professor California State University Fullerton (2014-2020)

Post Doc Arizona State University West (2013-2014)

Ph.D University of Washington (2012)

B.S. Marine Biology, California State University Long Beach (2006)

 

I'm a southern California native who loves all things animal performance. My primary interests skew toward animal performance and eco-morphology.  I am classically trained in marine biology and anatomy.

 

As a marine biologist and comparative biomechanist, my research uses a blend of anatomy and engineering techniques to answer biological questions about animal performance. Much of this research stems from observing animals in their natural habitat and then systematically testing their performance in the laboratory. 

 

I often include modeling techniques into my work. Sometimes these findings lead to new, bio-inspired applications. I have worked in many systems (both marine and terrestrial). I started with studying sharks but have branched out to whales, oarfish, and even armadillos!  

 

When I am not in the lab I enjoy sipping coffee or wine, eating chocolate, and gardening. I am also a mother to two small humans. 

 

How to pronounce my name: My last name rhymes with "Craig" and not a "page" from a book. 

 

Follow me for Fish Facts #Fishfacts on X @FABBLab

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Contact Misty at:

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Have a possible research question ready to discuss. This impresses P.I.s and gives you the advantage over students who have not taken the time to look into what happens in that lab.

 

Contact Misty: 

[email protected]