The Changing Environmental Factors Affecting Hatching Success in Tree Swallows

Cheyenne Smith, “The Changing Environmental Factors Affecting Hatching Success in Tree Swallows” Mentor: Peter Dunn, Biological Sciences Birds that eat flying insects (aerial insectivores), such as swallows, are declining at the fastest rates in North America. One prominent hypothesis for…… Read More

The Relationship Between Insect Abundance and Seasonal Temperature and Weather Trends

Kira Dayton, “The Relationship Between Insect Abundance and Seasonal Temperature and Weather Trends” Mentor: Peter Dunn, Biological Sciences Global climate change is affecting seasonal temperature and weather patterns.  There is concern that these changes may be leading to declines in…… Read More