Research in the Girman Lab
Research in the Girman lab generally focuses on the
study of population genetics, molecular ecology sociobiology, conservation
genetics, and/or systematics in a variety of
organisms, primarily vertebrates.
Current Projects
The
current projects are conducted both in the Girman lab and in the SSU
Biogeography of the Ants of Madagascar
Led by Natalie MacCallum (Master’s Student) with Brian Fisher and Gary Oullette
Connectivity of
Wintering and Breeding Western Grebe Populations
Led by Diana Humple (Master’s Student)
Population Genetic
Structure of Western gull (Larus occidentalis) along the Pacific coast
Led By Post Doc
Past Projects
Past
research projects have included studies of the endangered African wilddog
and other Canid species. These projects resulted from Girman’s Ph.D with Dr.
Robert Wayne of the Department of Organismic Biology,Ecology,
and Evolution at the
We have have also
conducted research on tropical Rainforest birds from western
Molecular Systematics of the Catharus
Thrush Complex:
Implications for the Evolution of Avian Migratory
Behavior
led by Diana Outlaw with Gary Voleker & Borja Mila PDF
Examination of
Brood Parasitism by Cow Birds in Wilson’s Warbler
led by Jennifer
Michaud with Tom Garaldi & Nadav Nur PDF
Molecular Biogeographic History in the Western Toad in California
led by Molly Stephens with H.B. Shaffer
Analysis of the Genetic Structure Among Flyways of the Sharp-shinned Hawk
Led by Joshua Hull PDF
Systematics of the PonerineAnts
led by Gary Oullette with B. Fisher PDF
Microsatellite Analysisof
Russian River Steelhead
led by Kristy Deiner PDF