Elizabeth Collins

I am currently a PhD candidate at George Mason University where my research focuses on the evolution and conservation of the palo santo tree (Bursera graveolens) and of its critically endangered habitat, the seasonally dry tropical forest of Latin America. I hold a BS in Botany and an MS in Environmental Engineering Sciences from the University of Florida. Ever since I can remember, I've been fascinated by the natural world, especially by the diversity of plant species. My goal is to use my scientific work to advance conservation of plant species, especially in the tropical dry forests of Latin America.

September 2019