<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Feeding and
Pollination Ecology of Australian Honeyeaters<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My name is Amanda Hewes and I’m a PhD student in the Biology
Department in the Behavioral Ecophysics Lab
(PI: Dr. Alejandro Rico-Guevara). I study the feeding biomechanics, feeding
ecology, and pollination ecology of honeyeaters, an Australasian group of
nectar-feeding birds. I’m seeking undergraduate students to help with a project
studying honeyeater-plant interactions starting the week of March 27th.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Understanding
the rewards of honeyeater-plant interactions<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Animal pollination is often viewed as a mutualism, with both
parties receiving some benefit from the interaction. Pollinators are attracted
by floral rewards (often nectar) and in the process they facilitate plant
reproduction by transferring pollen, but animal pollination is not always
successful. One way to reduce pollen loss is to increase the mechanical fit
between flower and pollinator; this can be done by altering floral morphology
so nectar is only accessible when the pollinator is feeding at a specific orientation
and depth, maximizing contact with floral reproductive structures. From the
perspective of an avian nectarivore/pollinator, a better fit between the flower
and the bird’s bill will presumably increase feeding efficiency. The goal of
this project is to determine whether the feeding and pollination efficiency of
honeyeater-plant interactions is mediated by the fit between the bird and
floral morphologies. I have conducted fieldwork in Australia to collect data on
feeding and pollination efficiency for three species of honeyeaters. The goal
for this undergraduate research experience is to assist in analysis of that
data. Tasks you will be working on include, but are not limited to:<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- Reviewing camera trap and GoPro footage to identify
honeyeater species<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- Analyzing high-speed videos of honeyeaters feeding at
flowers<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- Taking morphological measurements of flowers and
quantifying flower development from photos<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">What you
can get out of this work:<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- An introduction to pollination ecology and the ecology of
nectar-feeding birds, specifically honeyeaters<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- An introduction to wildlife monitoring technology and
methodology (e.g., remote camera traps)<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- Experience with machine learning for data processing and
with image and video analysis software<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- Work is easily done remotely with your own computer (but
the lab has computing resources if needed!)<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- Regular meetings to discuss progress and read relevant
articles from the scientific literature<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- Join the dynamic and exciting Behavioral Ecophysics Lab,
attend lab meetings, and engage with<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">scientists from around the world<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- Research credits starting in Spring quarter<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- Potential coauthorship on a peer-reviewed academic
publication (this will be extremely helpful if you’re considering going to grad
school!)<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- Potential to develop your own project related to this
subject matter, which we would work on collaboratively together, and to present
in undergraduate research symposia<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">What I am
looking for from you:<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- At least 4 hours a week of work<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- An interest in the work (no need to be declared in any
particular major)<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- Consistency in your work and careful attention to detail<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You will be given training and mentorship for the
above-mentioned project, an opportunity to develop your own academic ideas to
apply to unique research projects, and the opportunity to be a part of the
academic publication process.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">If you are
interested:<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Email me at <a href="mailto:ahewes@uw.edu">ahewes@uw.edu</a>
with your CV or resume (no need to
include GPA unless you want to) and a short message about why you are
interested in this project. Don’t worry about committing straight away—you can
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