About
Nathan is an interdisciplinary ecologist with professional experience in agricultural, marine, and indoor systems. Nathan's research focuses on the taxonomy and biogeographical distribution of terrestrial isopods within North and Central America. They maintain a parallel interest in the history and dynamics of the exotic pet trade, seeking to understand mass-scale human-invertebrate interactions and the microevolutionary forces of artificial selection.
Nathan currently studies at Eastern Shore Community College, conducting research on microbial community ecology within indoor environments. They plan to transfer to a four-year university to pursue a B.S. in Biology with a concentration in biotechnology. Alongside this work, they serve as a Co-founder of the American Isopod and Myriapod Group, platform curator for iNaturalist, and expert identifier on BugGuide. Their academic portfolio includes being listed as co-author on six peer-reviewed publications, along with maintaining the largest collection of terrestrial isopods from the Delmarva region. Furthermore, they have contributed to the identification of specimens deposited at the Virginia Museum of Natural History.
Joined
December 2025
