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Emily Taylor is a Professor in the Biological Sciences Department at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo, where she has been a faculty member since 2005. She serves as the Director of the Physiological Ecology of Reptiles Lab (PERL), leading research on the ecology, physiology, and behavior of free-ranging reptiles in Central and Southern California. Her work integrates endocrinology, reproductive physiology, and environmental adaptations, with a specialization in rattlesnake biology.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Biology, Arizona State University (2005)
- B.A. in English, University of California, Berkeley (1998)
Research Focus: Taylor investigates environmental physiology in reptiles, emphasizing thermal regulation, hydric balance, reproductive strategies, and endocrine responses. Her lab employs field and experimental approaches to study species like prairie rattlesnakes, contributing to conservation and public education. Key interests include climate change impacts, behavioral ecology, and physiological plasticity.
Awards:
- Distinguished Teaching Award, Cal Poly (2011-12)
- Meritorious Teaching Award in Herpetology (first woman recipient), jointly awarded by the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles, and Herpetologists' League
Leadership & Outreach: As President of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (2021-23), she advanced herpetological education. She founded Central Coast Snake Services to mitigate human-snake conflicts and pioneered RattleCam for public engagement. Her media appearances (e.g., Newsweek, KSBY) highlight rattlesnake ecology and safety.
