Julia Cano Matthews
Class of 2031
- Degree/Program
- PhD ecology, evolution, and earth systems
About Me
Julia Cano Matthews is a biologist fascinated by how organisms evolve in response to environmental change. Since completing her BA in Biology at New York University in 2019, she has studied genomics and evolution in multiple systems, ranging from humans to fungal pathogens.
Julia is currently pursuing her PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology in the Munshi-South Lab at Drexel, where she plans to study how local amphibian populations are impacted by and, potentially adapting to urbanization. She aims for her graduate work to contribute to the development of conservation-conscious urban policy and habitat restoration efforts aimed at protecting urban wildlife.
Julia was selected as an NSF GRFP Honorable Mention in 2026.
Last updated: May 2026
Fellowships Awarded
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
Award Year
2026