Carol Lee

Region:
North America
Scholar Date:
1991 to 1992

Carol Lee is a full professor at the Center of Rapid Evolution (CORE) and the Department of Zoology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Her research examines the genetics of invasive species to understand evolutionary and physiological mechanisms that allow species to invade novel habitats. Her laboratory is currently probing the genomic architecture of aquatic invaders, to determine which traits and genes are altered as populations enter new habitats. Her lab is also studying the microbes associated with aquatic invaders. More information is available at: https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/carollee/web/Lee/Lee.html

Current and Past Scholars :
OW-USS Past Scholars

Matthew Kertesz

Region: Australasia Scholar Date: 2007 to 2008 Mathew Kertesz, 22, of Sydney, Australia has been chosen as the inaugural Australasian Rolex Scholar for the year 2007. Mathew completed his Bachelor of Marine Science at Macquarie University,

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OW-USS Past Scholars

Jeff Hester

Region: North America Scholar Date: 2013 Jeff Hester, 24, was born in Anaheim, California, and moved to Portland, Oregon, when he was 10 years old. He developed a love for the water early on and would

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OW-USS Past Scholars

Jim Sibthorp

Region: North America Scholar Date: 1992 to 1993 Jim is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Leisure Behavior at Indiana University, where he is focusing on outdoor/adventure education (including diving) and personal development. Jim and his wife

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