Academic Research & Dissertation
My academic research investigates human evolutionary biology, reproductive behavior, and behavioral ecology. Utilizing multidisciplinary literature synthesis alongside quantitative and statistical modeling (including R, SPSS, and MATLAB), my work explores the complex dynamics of human behavior, fertility, and adaptive strategies.
Ph.D. Dissertation | The Ecology and Evolution of Human Reproductive Behavior | Department of Biology, University of Kentucky (Download as PDF)
Advisor: Dr. Vincent Cassone
Abstract & Overview
A multidisciplinary investigation into the evolutionary mechanisms driving human reproductive behavior, with a primary focus on female biological strategies, fertility dynamics, and socio-sexual behavior. This research synthesizes evolutionary theory, empirical data analysis, and behavioral modeling to evaluate long-standing questions in human behavioral ecology.
Key Research Contributions
Multidisciplinary Literature Synthesis
Comprehensive integration of evolutionary biology, anthropology, and psychology to map frameworks surrounding human mating systems and reproductive strategies.
Quantitative & Behavioral Modeling
Application of statistical and computational methods to analyze complex datasets on human reproductive decision-making and behavior.
Theoretical Frameworks
Critical evaluation of evolutionary trade-offs, female biological investment, and socio-environmental pressures.
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Glover, K.M., Crowley, P.H. Female mate choice and the emergence of male coercion. Behav Ecol Sociobiol 71, 181 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00265-017-2409-y
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Methodologies & Technical Skillset
My biological and empirical research relies on rigorous data collection, human subjects protocols, and quantitative analysis.
Data Analysis & Computational Tools
R, SPSS, MATLAB, Advanced Excel.
Research Design
Human Subjects Research (IRB), quantitative survey design, qualitative content coding, systematic literature review methodology.
Data Visualization
Translating complex statistical findings into clear graphical representations for technical and non-technical audiences.
Dedication
This work is dedicated to Rosalind Franklin.
And to Hedy Lamar,
and to Lise Meitner, Alice Ball, Chien-Shiung Wu, and Trotula of Salerno,
and to every other woman whose credit for their work has been stolen by men.
It is dedicated to every victim of sexual violence,
and to every woman who has been told to smile.
To every person who has had to put their dreams on hold to make way for the dreams of
men,
and to everyone who has been punished for saying enough.
It is dedicated to every disabled person,
and gender identity and sexual orientation,
and person of color and ethnic minority,
who has been neglected, exploited, and abused by researchers,
whose experiences have been ignored, minimized, and dismissed by physicians,
and whose every step forward has been impeded by those who benefit from the systems
that oppress them.
It is dedicated to every woman who dares to be a parent and a professional,
and to every young girl dreaming of changing the world.
It is dedicated to bossy women everywhere.
Long may we reign.