Dana Moseley

Dana Moseley, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at James Madison University since 2018. Her research focuses on sensory ecology, animal communication, and the ecological impacts of urbanization and anthropogenic noise on avian species. She studies local songbirds like native sparrows and gray catbirds to understand how environmental changes influence communication systems and behavior. Her work bridges evolutionary biology, ecology, and conservation biology.

Education:

• PhD in Organismal and Evolutionary Biology, University of Massachusetts Amherst (2014)
• BS in Biology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2003)

Research Interests: Dr. Moseley explores how communication signals function in intra- and interspecific interactions, particularly in the context of urbanization. Her research investigates how noise pollution alters song structure and vocal mimicry in birds. She combines field studies with neurobiological approaches to understand mechanisms of vocal learning and performance.

Publications Overview: Her recent work highlights urban noise impacts on avian communication, acoustic adaptations in songbirds, and the neural basis of imitative learning. Themes include vocal performance metrics, environmental stressors on reproductive behavior, and applied solutions to human-wildlife conflicts.

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Labs/Teams: Her research involves fieldwork with local songbird populations and collaboration with institutions on avian communication studies.