About
Dan was born in Lawrence, Kansas and grew up in Asheville, North Carolina.
He attended undergrad at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill where he was mentored by Bob Peet and Peter White.
In May of 2009, Dan received his PhD in Plant Sciences from Oklahoma State University where Mike Palmer was his major adviser.
After a two year postdoc with Allen Hurlbert, he is now currently a postdoc with Ethan White.
In addition to enjoying southeastern flora and fauna, Dan has taken up swing dancing.
