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Maya Evenden is a professor in the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta, specializing in Biological Sciences. Her research focuses primarily on chemical ecology, integrated pest management, insect behavior, and the study of various insect taxa including Lepidoptera and Coleoptera. Her current research interests include the eco-physiological approaches to understanding insect chemical signaling and the influence of ecological factors on the reliability and repeatability of these signals. Evenden investigates several key areas such as the plasticity of chemical communication in long-lived insects, trade-offs between reproduction and flight, and the development of pheromone-based pest management systems. By studying the effects of physiological state and ecological cues on insect behavior, she aims to enhance the efficacy of pest management strategies. Her teaching includes courses on Chemical Ecology and Insect Biology, where she educates students on the intricate relationships between insects and their environments.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management