Email: mbatavia@berkeley.edu

Phone: (510) 642-5888

Her research: "I am interested in the evolution and development of thermoregulation in mammals. My dissertation research focuses on hibernating hamsters; I look for unique marks they leave on their teeth when they hibernate, and I hope to use these marks to study hibernation in fossil rodents."

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."

2011. Tomiya, S., Swartz, B.A., Batavia, M. Educational values of the University of California Museum of Paleontology. University Museums and Collections Journal 3/2010: 61-66.