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Lauren Guillette is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Alberta, with a focus on animal cognition and behavior. Her research explores the intricacies of learning and nest-building behavior in different species, particularly zebra finches. Guillette has contributed significantly to the understanding of how social and asocial information influences decision-making in these birds. She has been involved in numerous published studies that highlight the role of structural traditions in cooperative builder birds and the implications of learning on behavior across species. Guillette is shaped by her commitment to mentoring the next generation of researchers and is currently accepting undergraduate students for research project supervision in her lab. Her work reflects a deep engagement with ecological and evolutionary contexts, aiming to advance knowledge in the field of comparative psychology.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management