Jesse Alston jumped head first into a dissertation that was equal parts thermal physiology and macroecology, showcasing an admirable combination of creativity, courage, and insanity in tackling projects well outside our group’s proverbial wheelhouse. Upon completion of his PhD, he worked to become an animal movement whizbanger at the Center for Advanced Systems Understanding in Görlitz, Germany.
During his tenure at UW, Jesse worked tirelessly to raise awareness for several of life’s underappreciated gems, including (but certainly not limited to) Billy Joe Shaver live albums, delicioso homegrown rabbits, and outside trap pull blocks. And we would be remiss to not mention his clutch spotting a P. pardus outside the Aberdare Wandare gate, providing good clean fun for one and all.
Current position: Assistant Professor, University of Arizona
