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Gall Lab publishes in Functional Ecology

Posted on November 11, 2014 by

Our new paper on the on how song frequency, song structure and habitat affect auditory frequency sensitivity in nine species of new world sparrows is out in Functional Ecology. We had predicted that song frequency and habitat would be the … Continue reading →

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Summer Summary (We’re back at Vassar!)

Posted on August 18, 2014 by

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The school year is approaching and I’m back at Vassar (my office will be temporarily moved for the fall 2014 semester, so you can find me in Blodgett 234). This summer I was down in Atlanta, working out of my … Continue reading →

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The Gall Lab attends the Animal Behavior Society Conference

Posted on August 14, 2014 by

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The Gall lab headed to the 2014 Animal Behavior Society Conference at Princeton University this past week. It was a great chance to talk about science, connect with old friends, and learn about where the field is going! At the conference … Continue reading →

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Gall Lab publishes in the Journal of Experimental Biology

Posted on June 4, 2014 by

Our new paper on the influence of social experience on auditory midbrain responses to conspecific calls is out in the Journal of Experimental Biology. Our paper was selected as a feature article (and was the subject of a cool cartoon). … Continue reading →

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Gall Lab featured in Miscellany News

Posted on April 16, 2014 by

Our research on songbird audition and bioacoustics was featured in the Vassar Miscellany News.  Check it out! http://miscellanynews.org/2014/04/16/features/bio-prof-has-birds-eye-view/

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Our first birds!

Posted on November 29, 2013 by

It was 14 degrees on Monday morning when Arick Wong, an undergrad in my lab, and I packed up the car and headed out to Vassar Farms.  It was chilly, but clear and still, a perfect day for banding birds! … Continue reading →

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Welcome!

Posted on November 27, 2013 by

Welcome to the Sensory Ecology Blog at Vassar College!  Here you will find posts about current research in sensory ecology (including physiology, behavior, and evolution) that has caught our eye.  These posts are contributed by guest writers from the Sensory … Continue reading →

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