2011 EvoS Small Grant recipients announced
The Evolutionary Studies program is proud to sponsor diverse evolution-related research at Binghamton University. Here are the projects being funded as part of the 2010-2011 EvoS Small Grants program, listed alphabetically by last name of the principal investigator:
Applying Item Response Theory to Acculturation – Karen Aizaga, Clinical Sciences Section, Department of Psychology
The biology of female social bonds: A rodent model of central and peripheral oxytocin release under varied social contexts – Nicole Cameron, Psychology Department
A social network approach to understanding the role of individuals and social structure in adaptive social learning of new behaviors in an American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) population – Jennifer Campbell-Smith, Department of Biological Sciences
Modeling Genetic Recombination in Yeast – Kenneth Chiu, Department of Computer Science
Ancient DNA from Stone Tools – J. Koji Lum, Department of Anthropology, Department of Biological Sciences
The Ultrasensitive Personality: Behavioral and Diagnostic Considerations – Steven Jay Lynn, Clinical Sciences Section, Department of Psychology
Exploring the Effects of Group Musical Activity on Subsequent Cooperation – Ian MacDonald, Department of Biological Sciences
Frequency, Intensity and Expression of Post-Relationship Grief: An Evolutionary Perspective – Craig Eric Morris, Department of Anthropology
Validation of a Non-Invasive Urinary Assay of Oxytocin in Bonobos: Implications for exploring the mechanisms of female social bonding – Liza Moscovice, Department of Biological Sciences
The Food Call of the American Crow – Leah Nettle, Department of Biological Sciences
Emergence and Evolution of “Super-Organisms” in an Artificial Swarm via Transmission and Mutation of Behavioral Properties – Hiroki Sayama, Department of Bioengineering, Department of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering
Congratulations to the recipients. We look forward to learning about your findings!
Posted on Friday, February 11th, 2011 in News/Research by EvoS.