Acoustic Communication in Mice
Students will contribute to studies attempting to better understand vocal production and auditory perception in different types of mice.
Project description
Students will help to run operant conditioning experiments on mice to measure complex sound perception. They may also be involved in recording vocalizations from mice and analyzing those vocalizations using software programs.
Project outcome
The specific outcomes of this project will be identified by the faculty mentor at the beginning of your collaboration.
Project details
| Length of commitment | To be determined by student/mentor |
| Start time | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| In-person, remote, or hybrid? | In-person |
| Level of collaboration | To be determined by student/mentor |
| Benefits | Academic Credit |
| Who is eligible | Junior or senior level psychology major; will need computing skills; animal handling/training a plus. |
National Science Foundation Fellowship
Students participating in this project might be interested in and eligible for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. Connect with the Office of Fellowships and Scholarships to learn more.
Project mentor
Micheal Dent
Professor
Psychology
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Preparation activities
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Keywords
Psychology, Cognitive