About
I earned my Ph. D. at Virginia Tech, where I studied the biology of millipedes and described new species of Appalachian millipedes. I graduated from Marietta College with a B.S. in Biology in 2012, and from the University of Arkansas with a M.S. in Entomology in 2015. From 2012-2013, I served as an Americorps VISTA with Friends of Lower Muskingum River in Marietta, Ohio.
I have a passion for science communication and exploring the natural heritage of Appalachia. I have led millipede identification workshops in Ohio and Mexico, and in my free time, I enjoy science outreach, hiking, and learning about natural history and botany. You can find me spreading the joy of millipedes on Twitter @DearMillipede.
You can reach me by email at derhennen@gmail.com