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Evolutionary biologist Charles Fenster uses plants as model organisms to quantify evolutionary process. His main research themes are the genetics of adaptation, the contribution of mutation to selection response and quantifying pollinator-mediated selection on floral form and function. He is applying this work towards the conservation genetics of small populations through genetic rescue, the role of mutations in the evolution of pesticide and herbicide resistance and to sustainable agriculture through the positive interactions between oil crops and native pollinators and honey bees.

• 2016 - 2018, Treasurer AIBS
• 2008 - 2010, Executive Vice President SSE

1. Fenster, B. C., Leffler, J., Nottebrock, H., Sieverding, H. and Stone, J. Stormwater management and ecosystem health: The complementary role of green infrastructure in urban environments. USGS 104, May 1, 2018, $12,500.
2. Bachmann, A., Fenster, C., Lundgren, J., Rand, T., Sieverding, H. and Stone, J. Quantifying the contribution of native and non-native pollinators to Brassica carinata yield and B. carinata's impact on pollinator health. North Central Sun Grant (DOE), Jan. 1, 2017, $140,000.
3. Dudash, M., Fenster, C., Zhou, J. and Zimmer, E. Quantifying pollinator mediated sexual conflict in Silene stellata. NSF DDIG, July 1, 2015, $18,000.
4. Fenster, C., Rutter, M., Weigel, D. and Wright, S. “Collaborative: RUI: The natural history of mutations: sequence and fitness data from Arabidopsis thaliana mutation accumulation lines.” July 15, 2013 - July 15, 2017, $759,753.