Evolutionary Connections of Humans and Other Species (ECHOS) Lab Group

What will you learn from participating in this lab group?

1. Explore the similarities and differences in the behavior, cognition, and emotion of humans and other species.
2. Develop a One Health perspective toward the welfare of humans and other species.
3. Experiment with the research process, up to and including reading, writing, brainstorming, data curation, analysis, and presentation to academic and general audiences.
4. Take part in ongoing research or develop individual or group projects.

What will be required from you if you chose to participate?

1. Attend weekly lab meetings (day/time determined at the beginning of each semester) and invest a total of three hours per week over the semester, often independently.
2. Willingness to learn, attention to detail, and responsibility for completion of tasks when agreed.
3. Instructor permission (email shellyvolsche@boisestate.edu for a permission number).

The lab is ongoing and projects may vary by semester. Investigative techniques range from surveys to behavior observation work, ethnographic research to bioacoustics. For more information, or if students have a particular interest, they are encouraged to contact Dr. Shelly Volsche at (208) 426-3037 or shellyvolsche@boisestate.edu