PAST POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWS Name Years Research Area Current Position Marian Wong  2008-2011   Evolution and maintenance of social and reproductive behaviours in animal societies, using social fishes as model systems to provide empirical tests of key theoretical concepts. PDF Boston University Nicholas B. Goodwin  2001-2002   Life history, ecological diversification and correlates of species richness. University of East Anglia PAST PH.D. STUDENTS Name Years Research Area Current Position Vicky Mileva  2007-2012   Studies of the cooperatively breeding fish, Neolamprologus pulcher PhD Student University of Stirling Julie Marentette  2006-2011   Mating systems and consequences of contaminant exposure in the round goby, Apollonia melanostoma, formerlyNeogobius melanostomus NSERC Industrial Postdoc Dept Fisheries & Oceans Natalie Sopinka  2008-2010   Effects of contaminants on sperm characteristics PhD Student University of British Columbia John Fitzpatrick  2004-2008   Social status and ejaculate characteristics. Postdoc University of West Australia Julie K. Desjardins  2002-2006   The behavioural ecology and endocrinology of cooperation and conflict in the cooperatively breeding cichlid fish, Neolamprologus pulcher. Postdoc Stanford University Kelly A. Stiver  2000-2006   Microsatellite analyses of relatedness in cichlids. Postdoc Yale University Eric R. Bressler  2000-2005   Evolution of humour in humans. Associate Professor Westfield College Josephine Morley  Researcher Fauna & Flora International, UK PAST MASTERS STUDENTS Name Years Research Area Current Position Jennifer Young  2007-2009   Modeling of round goby poppulations in Hamilton Harbour Biological Modeller Dept Fisheries & Oceans Sophie St-Cyr  2007-2009   Behavioural, physiological and genetic impacts of social status change in cichlid fishes. PhD Student University of Toronto Noam Y. Werner  1995-1996   Behavioural influences on Golden Lion Tamrins in enclosures. Scientific Director Jerusalem Zoo PAST UNDERGRADUATE THESIS STUDENTS Name Years Research Area Current Position Claire Schiller  2008-2009   Dietary routes of contaminant transfer in round gobies of Hamilton Harbour MSc Student Simon Fraser University Nandini Menon  2008-2009   Contest rules and anatomy of aggression based on size manipulations in Neolamprologus pulcher. Medical Student Ross University Noam Berlin  2008-2009   Studies of parental investment and alternative mating tactices in the Plainfin Midshipman fish, Porichthys notatus Research Assistant Sick Kids Hospital Alix Stosic  2007-2008   The round goby in Lake Ontario Krista Gooderham  2007-2008   The round goby in Lake Ontario Research Associate Laurentian University Matthew Taves  2007-2008   Studies of the cooperatively breeding fish, Neolamprologus pulcher PhD Student University of British Columbia Irina Mihaescu  2006-2007   Testing the predictions of sperm competition theory in African Cichlids Medical School Poland Carol Diep  2005-2006   The hormonal basis of sexual conflict; a comparative study using cichlid fishes Math Teacher Caroline Gross  2005-2006   A study of the invasive round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) population in Hamilton Harbour 2005 Chiropractor Kathleen Sharland  2005-2006   To choose or not to choose? Mate selection in Neolamprologus pulcher E. Michelle Brown  2004-2005   Cichlid fish mating systems, sperm character traits and trade-offs during reproduction Nursing Student Melanie Pacitto  2004-2005   Kinship, familiarity and hormonal influences on colour changes in Neolamprologus pulcher Teacher Abby Morrison  2003-2004   Female mate choice copying in humans. Statistics Canada James McDonald  2003-2004   Study of the round goby in Hamilton Harbour Mark Hazelden  2003-2004   Hormonal correlates of aggression in Neolamprologus pulcher. Junior Assistant Liberal Party Rega Sathasivam  2003-2004   Undergraduate Research Assistant Susan Lee  2003-2004   Begging behaviour in Anis chicks Aikta Verma  2002-2003   Habitat and reproductive preferences in round gobies. Medical student University of Ottawa Chris Blanchard  2002-2003   Size and Aggression in Neolamprologus pulcher David P. Barclay  2002-2003   Humour complexity and intelligence. Banking Maria McDonald  2002-2003   Influence of chick interference & parental choice in Caspian terns. Meghan Burke  2002 Oxygen depletion and helping effort in Neolamprologus pulcher. Angie S. Buchner  2001-2002   Physiological costs of dominance in Neolamprologus pulcher. Student George Brown College Sarah E. Irving  2001-2002   Song variation in chickadees in the Royal Botanical Gardens. Media Centre McMaster University Virginia I. Chant  2001-2002   Ecological effects of the round goby introduction to Lake Ontario. Ecological consultant Shiva Houshmandi  2000-2001   Social structure and group behaviour in fishes. Research Assistant Bahai Int. Foundation Aaron Chang  Daniel Balk  MSc Student Ryerson University Grace Wang  Heather Eaton  Janine Wong  Undergraduate Student McMaster University Kyle Empringham  MSc Student Simon Fraser University Sara Venskaitis  MSc Student University of Guelph Stephanie Tong  MSc Student University of Saskatchewan Voisin Mathew  Administrative Assistant, CVA Association McMaster University PAST UNDERGRADUATE PROJECT STUDENTS Name Years Research Area Current Position Andrea Yu  2005-2006   Studies of the cooperatively breeding fish, Neolamprologus pulcher Heather Alexander  2005-2006   Studies of the cooperatively breeding fish, Neolamprologus pulcher Sandeep Mishra  2004-2005   Evolutionary psychology, animal behavior and sociobiology Postdoc University of Guelph Dayna Taylor  2004-2005   The role of humour in social interactions Jaiwei Han  Mirjam Groen  Undergraduate Student McMaster University Ume Pararajasingham  PAST HIGH SCHOOL CO-OP STUDENTS Name Years Research Area Current Position Jonathan Miller  2004-2005   High School Co-op Student PAST RESEARCH ASSISTANTS Name Years Research Area Current Position Alyssa Schermel  2007 The round goby in Lake Ontario Jacqueline Beaudry  2005-2007   Study of the round goby populations in Hamilton Harbour PhD Student York University Jennifer Beneteau  2005-2006   Studies of the cooperatively breeding fish, Neolamprologus pulcher PhD Student University of British Columbia Nicole Piskuric  2005 Studies of the round goby population in Hamilton Harbour PhD Student McMaster University