Dr. Devin Drown profile page

Devin Drown is an Assistant Professor in the Institute of Arctic Biology and the Department of Biology and Wildlife at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He earned his Ph.D. in Zoology at Washington State University and before moving to Alaska was a postdoc in Evolutionary Genetics at Indiana University. He earned his B.A. degree in Biology from Grinnell College in Iowa. Devin’s research uses a combination of genomics tools, greenhouse and field studies, along with mathematical modelling to understand coevolutionary interactions. He engages undergraduate researchers in measuring and testing the effects of the Alaska soil microbiome on ecosystem health. These plant-microbe interactions may influence how the plant community responds to changing climatic conditions and ultimately affect Alaskans who rely on the forest for food. When working with students, Devin fosters a spirit of independence through the scientific research experience. Devin wants to help his students learn how to think about complex problems and how to apply their analytical skills to larger issues they will face as citizens.