Lauren Cirino

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). Dr. Cirino teaches Biological Concepts (BIOL 121 and BIOL 132), Biostatistics (BIOL 260), and Entomology (BIOL 323).