People

David Burpee Chair in Plant Genetics & Research
Director of the Manning Herbarium
I am a biodiversity scientist with a particular focus on plants, especially the ecology and evolution of plant reproduction. Much of my work has been in the plant family Solanaceae, including more than a decade looking into the unusual breeding systems of the genus Solanum in northern Australia through a combination of field studies and molecular phylogenetics. My broad interests in natural history have also kept me rooted in my home region, the northeastern US, where I have engaged in field-based studies with students and colleagues. The Martine Lab lived at SUNY Plattsburgh from July 2026 to June 2012 — and has been at Bucknell since July of 2012.

Burpee Postdoc, begins June 2026

Growing up on the shores of Lake Michigan, I developed a deep sense of awe and wonder for natural spaces. After receiving a BS in Biology from Calvin College, I became a Park Interpreter for Vermont State Parks, teaching programs in the summer and skiing in the winter. I then pursued a PhD in Ecological Sciences at Old Dominion University, where I investigated natural plant hybridization with wild highbush blueberries. As a plant ecologist, I am interested in documenting biodiversity and understanding its drivers through field-based research.

BS ‘25, MS ‘27

Plants have always existed in my life as teachers, whose diverse forms and beauty nourished a deep curiosity for the natural world. A non-traditional student, my interest in plants and ecology motivated me to get my Associate's from Montgomery County Community College, followed by my Bachelor’s at Bucknell, where I double-majoring in Biology and Environmental Science. As a Master’s student, I’m working on a fine-grain morphological assessment of Penstemon canescens. I next aspire to pursue a PhD in botany!

‘26

My name is Kayleigh Long and I am a senior from Charlottesville, Virginia, studying biology and environmental science. I have been a member of the lab since my freshman year and have worked on a range of botanical projects, including an assessment of the invasive potential of a cultivated species and population genomics. Currently, I am working on a new Australian Solanum species project. After graduating from Bucknell this spring, I will be attending veterinary school.

‘27

I am a Biochemistry/Cell Biology and Film & Media Studies major from Brentwood, Maryland. Outside of academics, I spend much of my time writing, playing with my cats, or spending time with friends. In the lab, I have developed an interest in extrafloral nectaries in a newly studied Solanum species, and I hope to explore how environmental factors influence nectar secretion.

‘27

‘29

I am a Biology major from Massachusetts. In my free time, I enjoy studying with friends and watching scary movies! I am interested in working on collecting new data about various plant species in the lab. My plan for the future is to excel in my classes, make new connections, and attend medical school.

‘29

I am from Alexandria, Virginia, and I am currently a Biology major with a Visual Arts minor. Outside of the lab, I play on the women's club volleyball team, watercolor, and love searching for antiques. I have not currently joined any projects; however, I have developed an interest in the Solanum species and how they utilize their fruits. In the future, I hope to attend dental school and further my studies in Orthodontics.

GOAT

Lab associate since 2001

Lab associate since 2004

Botany Dog, 2012-2025

Professor Emeritus, EEB, University of Connecticut

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program

National Herbarium of New South Wales

Northern Territory Herbarium

Northern Territory Herbarium

Professor of Anthropology, Penn State

Assistant Professor of Biology, Missouri State University

Plant Recovery Coordinator, Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office

Research Scientist in Genetics, Atlanta Botanical Garden

Assistant Professor and Herbarium Curator, Mississippi State

Assistant Professor and Director of the Herbarium, EEB, University of Connecticut

Professor of Biology, Oberlin College

Senior scientist and Director of the Botanical Garden at the University of Vienna

Professor, Department of Botany and Biodiversity Research, University of Vienna

Assistant Professor of Biology, Colby College

Professor and Director of the Chrysler Herbarium at Rutgers University

Assistant Professor of Biology, University of Central Florida

Associate Professor,
Curator of the Herbarium, U of Cincinnati

Director, Freshwater Research Institute and CEER Field Station, Susquehanna University

Artist/Filmmaker

Director of the BFA Program in Studio Art, NYU

Associate Professor of Interactive Games and Media, Rochester Institute of Technology

Videographer/Editor/Producer, Paul Frederick Productions

Producer/Writer/Editor/Videographer, Northway Productions

Blue Beehive Studio

Singer/Songwriter/Artist/Graphic Designer/Comedian

Bucknell Biology Building