Jessie Ebie
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Mail code: 4501Campus: Tempe
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I'm interested in both research and teaching. My research interests span sensory physiology and perception, communication, and chemical ecology in arthropods. I currently study reproductive regulation in polydomous ant species including Novomessor cockerelli and Oecophylla smaragdina.
Our lab explores the communication systems, sensory ecology, navigation, and social regulation of arthropods, with a primary focus on polydomous ant species. Polydomous ants, with their complex social structures spanning multiple nests, offer unique insights into collective behaviors. We investigate how these ants utilize long-range signals and cues to regulate worker reproduction and maintain cohesion across spatially separated nests. Additionally, we explore the pivotal role of brood in mediating colony processes, such as reallocating resources and regulating worker tasks. Through our research, we aim to uncover the underlying mechanisms of reproductive regulation, brood influence, and long-range communication in ant colonies. By doing so, we seek to reveal general principles about biological communication networks, collective decision-making, and the evolution of adaptive social strategies. Understanding these principles not only enhances our knowledge of ant societies but also sheds light on broader concepts in biology and social organization.
Courses
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| BIO 494 | Special Topics |
| BIO 340 | General Genetics |
| BIO 597 | Capstone |
| BIO 340 | General Genetics |
| BIO 598 | Special Topics |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| BIO 494 | Special Topics |
| BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| BIO 340 | General Genetics |
| BIO 494 | Special Topics |
| BIO 494 | Special Topics |
| BIO 597 | Capstone |
| BIO 598 | Special Topics |
| BIO 598 | Special Topics |
| BIO 593 | Applied Project |
2024 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 394 | Special Topics |
| BIO 394 | Special Topics |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 597 | Capstone |
| BIO 194 | Special Topics |
| BIO 194 | Special Topics |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 494 | Special Topics |
| ANB 602 | Current Issues In Behavior |
| BIO 340 | General Genetics |
| BIO 181 | General Biology I |
2020 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 282 | ConceptualApproachBioMajors II |
2020 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 493 | Honors Thesis |
| BIO 494 | Special Topics |
| BIO 494 | Special Topics |
| BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| BIO 282 | ConceptualApproachBioMajors II |
| BIO 282 | ConceptualApproachBioMajors II |
| BIO 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| BIO 282 | ConceptualApproachBioMajors II |
| BIO 282 | ConceptualApproachBioMajors II |
| BIO 494 | Special Topics |