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Mary Caswell Stoddard is a Professor at the High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University. Her research integrates sensory ecology and evolutionary biology, with a particular focus on understanding how animals use color in communication and perception. Stoddard's work encompasses a range of topics including the evolution of animal coloration, visual signaling, and the structural and functional dynamics of eggshells. She is known for her exploration of the behaviors in birds, particularly hummingbirds, and their roles in pollination and mimicry. Her innovative approach employs computer vision and hyperspectral imaging techniques to analyze color patterns and their biological implications. Stoddard's research has contributed significantly to our understanding of brood parasite-host dynamics, and she actively engages with media to communicate scientific findings, including appearances in notable publications such as National Geographic.
GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.