Avalon received her Ph.D. in Biology from Tufts University in spring 2022, where she studied the impact of artificial light on bioluminescent fireflies. She also holds a B.A. in Integrative Biology from Harvard University and an M.S. in Entomology from National Taiwan University.

Wei-Ping graduated from the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University in spring 2023, where he studied the evolution of color and shape in Lepidoptera using novel imaging systems that involve both hardware and software development.

Qian studied the phylogenetics and population genetics of cockroaches, pigeons, and horseshoe crabs at the National University of Singapore. He is now a research associate in the Owens laboratory studying the evolutionary responses of moths to light pollution.

Sarah received her BA in Biology from Kenyon College, in Ohio, with a minor in studio art. As a graduate student at Harvard University, she studies the ecology and genomics of Lepidoptera and how genetic diversity can reflect landscape changes over decades or centuries.

Michael completed his PhD at the University of Connecticut studying the effects of exotic plant invasion on caterpillar and parasitoid food networks. As a Putnam Postdoctoral Fellow at the Arnold Arboretum, he is investigating how to use native caterpillars to combat exotic plants.

Mei is a sophomore at Harvard University concentrating in Integrative Biology. Mei is currently working with Dr. Tang to study the evolutionary responses of moths to light pollution by conducting field surveys, performing specimen identification, and digitizing museum records.

Ben is a senior at Harvard University concentrating in History of Science and Integrative Biology. Since joining the Owens laboratory, Ben has been transcribing Lepidoptera specimen labels in the entomology collection and caring for moths in the laboratory.

Imogen is a junior at Northeastern University majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology with a minor in Mandarin. As a co-op student in the Owens laboratory, Imogen developed custom protocols for gaining insight into the genetic underpinnings of phototaxis in Plutella xylostella.

Jacob studied how differences in circadian clock function alter the daily behaviors and seasonal development of corn pests for his Ph.D. at Tufts University. He worked as a visiting fellow in Owens laboratory to develop a low-cost system for capturing and quantifying insect activity rhythms.

Jessie joined the Owens laboratory as a visiting fellow during her Ph.D. at Tufts University, where she used methods we developed to measure the effects of fertilizer and rainfall on flowering plants and their pollinators. She works to help growers and gardeners support pollinator habitat.

Bridgette is an affiliate of the Owens laboratory working to understand how artificial light impacts the feeding behavior of insectivorous spiders. Her research takes place at field sites in Aotearoa New Zealand with the support of a Rutherford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship.