Current Research Projects
The afternoon sunlight spilled across the quiet streets, turning ordinary buildings into warm shades of gold. A gentle breeze carried the scent of fresh rain, rustling the leaves as people wandered by without much hurry. Somewhere in the distance, music drifted through an open window.
Project 1 Name
Roxie Baggot
Roxie has been interested in studying animal husbandry for the Regal Jumping spider due to their popularity on social media, and prevalence in various research studies. Since then, they have been studying the impacts of several variables in juvenile development.
Major Questions
How does rearing environment impact juvenile development in Phidippus regius, specifically in their physical activity, behavioral activity, and physical abnormalities?
To answer the above question, the project cultivates different rearing environments and uses a combination of behavioral assays, and physical measurements to determine the impacts of rearing environment on juvenile development. By looking at the impacts of size of enclosure, maternal presence, and enrichment, we can gain a better understanding of the care that Regius need in both a laboratory setting and beyond. This has major research implications for future projects that intend to use lab-reared jumping spiders.
Project 2 Name
First & Last name
Description of project: Despite the ordinary rhythm of the day, there was a comforting sense that every conversation, every passing smile, and every unexpected detour added a unique thread to the story of the community. By evening, the streets settled into a peaceful calm, leaving only the glow of streetlights and the distant hum of traffic to mark the end of another ordinary yet memorable day.
Major Questions
How does rearing environment impact juvenile development in Phidippus regius, specifically in their physical activity, behavioral activity, and physical abnormalities?
On quiet mornings, the neighborhood seemed to wake in slow motion as sunlight drifted across rooftops and birds gathered along the power lines. The small café on the corner filled with the scent of fresh coffee and warm pastries while cyclists and commuters passed by, each following a familiar routine. Despite the ordinary rhythm of the day, there was a comforting sense that every conversation, every passing smile, and every unexpected detour added a unique thread to the story of the community. By evening, the streets settled into a peaceful calm, leaving only the glow of streetlights and the distant hum of traffic to mark the end of another ordinary yet memorable day.