Lauren Cirino, PhD

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). 

You can learn more about Dr Cirino’s research on her website.