Doug is an ecologist, teacher, and writer. Born and raised in Philadelphia, I have always been drawn to the peculiar ecologies that emerge in the context of cities. My research has focused on the interactions between flowering plants and flower-visiting insects, and the pursuit of this topic has taken me from the rooftops of Philly to the endangered grasslands of Europe (and back again). During the school year, I teach high school biology and environmental science. In the summer months, I focus on research collaborations, writing projects, and beekeeping.