Short Bio
Sara Patton is currently a PhD student in Geoffrey Hill's lab researching carotenoid pigmentation in passerines (yellow-red birds). Currently her projects focus on different hormonal effects on coloration.
Education
Bachelor's in Wildlife Management and Ecology Auburn University 2020
PhD student Auburn University Present
Professional Experience
Presented talks at SICB, AOS
Publications: "Captivity negatively effects ketocarotenoid production in Cardinalis cardinalis (Northern Cardinals)" Patton et al. 2026
Mammalogy TA
Ornithology TA
Ecology TA
Innovation
Studying the effects of physiological stressors and sex hormones on carotenoid-based plumage in birds.
Engagement
Birds and Blooms
Pre-scientist Pen pal
Destination Stem
Field days at Whele Nature Center
Summer Science institute
