This $736,073 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) supports research by the Regents of the University of Minnesota to examine variation in female choosiness during mate selection in crickets. The project aims to identify genes underlying differences in female choosiness, a key factor in evolution and speciation. Specifically, the research will use gene expression and genetic mapping experiments to investigate the genetic basis for variation in female choosiness for male courtship song traits. Additionally, the project plans to explore the use of alternative teaching tools, such as dance, to educate college and K-12 students about animal behavior. This 3-year grant runs from April 2025 through March 2028.
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