Email: mbatavia@berkeley.edu

Phone: (510) 643-2109

Her research: "My research focuses on the evolution and development of thermoregulation in mammals. Recently I have been working on a project that tests the energetic trade-offs between growth and thermoregulation in juvenile hamsters, and I am starting a project that will look at hibernation ability in early mammals."

Why she loves science: "I became interested in science because I love animals, and I find that understanding their biology and evolutionary history gives me a deeper appreciation for the natural world."

For fun: "In my free time I enjoy hiking with my dog, cooking, reading, and traveling."