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Stéphanie Doucet is a Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Windsor, where she investigates avian communication, sexual selection, and behavioral ecology. Her research spans both field and laboratory studies, focusing on birdsong, plumage coloration, and physiological signals. She has led international collaborations and study abroad programs, including expeditions to Paris and Costa Rica.
- Research Themes: Avian communication, sexual selection, physiological ecology, and cultural evolution.
- Key Collaborations: Work with Dan Mennill on birdsong and robotic models; global ornithological conferences (e.g., North American Ornithological Congress).
- Awards: National Science Competition Finalist (2019); supervised students winning international accolades (2012, 2019).
Her recent work explores urban ecology in Parisian parks, multigenerational fitness in birds, and stress hormone impacts on breeding behaviors. Articles highlight microgeographical song variation, dynamic coloration in toads, and corticosterone-linked reproductive strategies. She employs innovative tools like robotic models and 3D-printed toads in field experiments.
- Scientific Awards:
- National Science Competition Finalist (2019)
- Three Minute Thesis Competition mentor (2019)
- International Conference Awards for Ornithological Research (2012)
Doucet’s lab emphasizes ecological monitoring, physiological drivers of behavior, and evolutionary implications of coloration. She has advised PhD students like Sarah Dobney, Katy Switzer, and Katrina Switzer, whose work includes studies on savannah sparrows, yellow toad mating systems, and 3D-printed model applications in behavioral experiments.
