Meeting Abstract P3.11 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Why is nest success low? Hg, Se, and blood parameters in nesting leatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) and their young. PERRAULT, J.*; WYNEKEN, J.; JOHNSON, C.; THOMPSON, L.J.; MILLER, D.L.; Florida Atlantic University; FAU; Loggerhead Marinelife Center; Nestle Purina PetCare; VDIL, University of Georgia jperrau2@fau.edu Leatherback sea turtles have low hatch […]
sessions: Posters Session 3
What works best Classroom undergraduate research experiences with different levels of inquiry
Meeting Abstract P3.117 Tuesday, Jan. 6 What works best? Classroom undergraduate research experiences with different levels of inquiry NADELSON, LS; WALTERS, LJ; WATERMAN, JM; SACKS, P*; Boise State University; University of Central Florida; University of Central Florida; University of Central Florida ljwalter@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu Financial constraints and increasing numbers of undergraduates interested in research impact opportunities for one-on-one work […]
Variability of Walking in Humans
Meeting Abstract P3.62 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Variability of Walking in Humans QUITT, M.A.**; KANG, J.K.; DAVIDSON, B.C.; NGUYEN, C.T.; ADOLPH, S.C.; AHN, A.N.; Harvey Mudd College, Claremont Marissa_Quitt@hmc.edu Almost all humans walk, but the morphology of their leg muscles and kinematics of their gait patterns differ visibly among individuals. In this study, we examine the relationship between […]
Using video documentary-making to enhance learning in large first year Biology classes
Meeting Abstract P3.126A Tuesday, Jan. 6 Using video documentary-making to enhance learning in large first year Biology classes WILSON, R S*; NIEHAUS, A C; WHITE, J; RASMUSSEN, A; KUCHEL, L; Univ. of Queensland r.wilson@uq.edu.au Engaging Biology students in course material can be notoriously challenging in large first year undergraduate classes. We trialed the use of video documentary-making […]
Transient disruption in corticosterone negative feedback resulting from captivity
Meeting Abstract P3.165 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Transient disruption in corticosterone negative feedback resulting from captivity DICKENS, M. J.*; ROMERO, L. M.; Tufts University; Tufts University molly.dickens@tufts.edu Maintaining wild animals in captivity has long been used for conservation and research. While the potential for causing chronic stress has been widely suggested, how captivity affects the underlying stress physiology […]
Tracheal system expression of a matrix metalloproteinase varies throughout development in the tobacco hornworm, Manduca sexta
Meeting Abstract P3.103 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Tracheal system expression of a matrix metalloproteinase varies throughout development in the tobacco hornworm, Manduca sexta VISHNUVARDHAN, Smitha*; GREENLEE, Kendra J.; North Dakota State University, Fargo; North Dakota State University, Fargo smitha.vishnuvardhan@ndsu.edu Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of highly conserved, proteolytic enzymes found in most organisms. MMPs can degrade most […]
Thermoregulatory and metabolic response to feeding in the medicinal leech Hirudo verbana
Meeting Abstract P3.212 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Thermoregulatory and metabolic response to feeding in the medicinal leech Hirudo verbana PETERSEN, A.M; ELLERBY, D.J.; FEILICH, K.*; Wellesley College; Wellesley College; Wellesley College apeterse@wellesley.edu Leeches are subject to selective pressure for rapid recovery of locomotor capacity following large blood meals in order to avoid predation or host detection. Feeding can […]
Thermoregulation during Flight in the Brazilian free-tailed Bat
Meeting Abstract P3.216 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Thermoregulation during Flight in the Brazilian free-tailed Bat REICHARD, J.D.*; FELLOWS, S.R.; KUNZ, T.H.; Boston University; Boston University; Boston University reichard@bu.edu Body temperature (Tb) is intimately linked to an animals form and function. Although flight permits bats to forage over large areas, metabolic heat produced as a byproduct of flight may […]
The relationship between stress hormones and life history strategies during the non-breeding season in three species of cardueline finches
Meeting Abstract P3.76 Tuesday, Jan. 6 The relationship between stress hormones and life history strategies during the non-breeding season in three species of cardueline finches KNUTIE, S.A.*; PEREYRA, M.E.; University of Tulsa; University of Tulsa sarah-knutie@utulsa.edu Birds residing in temperate areas during the winter are often confronted with unpredictable weather conditions, reduced resource availability, and shorter days […]
The relationship between social rank, neophobia and observational learning in black-capped chickadees (Poecile atricapillus)
Meeting Abstract P3.157 Tuesday, Jan. 6 The relationship between social rank, neophobia and observational learning in black-capped chickadees (Poecile atricapillus) AN, Y*; KRIENGWATANA, B.P.; NEWMAN, A.E.M.; MACDOUGALL-SHACKLETON, E.A.; MACDOUGALL-SHACKLETON, S.A.; Univ. Western Ontario; Univ. Western Ontario; Univ. British Columbia; Univ. Western Ontario; Univ. Western Ontario yan4@uwo.ca Analogous to human personality differences, behavioural syndromes are consistent patterns in […]
