Lauren Cirino, PhD
Assistant Professor
Office: 430 Jepson Science Center
Email: lcirino@umw.edu
Phone: 540-654-1418
Lauren Cirino is a behavioral ecologist and entomologist who investigates why animals behave the way they do. Specifically, she is interested in understanding the causes and consequences of variation in reproductive success in a dynamic world. She uses several insect models to understand how changing environments affect pre- and post-copulatory traits, behavioral decisions, and reproductive success. Dr. Cirino earned her PhD from the University of Florida and completed two postdocs: one at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (studying the vibrational communication of treehoppers and red milkweed beetles) and Oklahoma State University (studying the effects of fighting-related injuries on female mate choice). You can learn more about Dr Cirino’s research on her website.
Courses:
- BIOL 121: Biological Concepts
- BIOL 132: Organism Function and Diversity
- BIOL 260: Biostatistics and Research Design
- BIOL 323: Entomology