Michael Angilletta, Associate Professor

Ph.D., The University of Pennsylvania

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Mike founded the Thermal Adaptation Lab at Indiana State University in 2000. Since then, he has studied the impacts of temperature on the behaviors, physiologies, and life histories of ectotherms. Early work focused on lizards of the genus Sceloporus. More recently, he has expanded his focus to include insects, crustaceans, amphibians, and fish. The desire to understand adaptation to environmental temperature remains the theme that unites his various projects. In 2010, Mike moved the lab to Arizona State University, where he plans to focus on the biological impacts of global and urban warming.

Jason Borchert, Graduate student

B.A., University of Washington

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Jason recently joined the lab to pursue his Ph.D. on the topics of climate change and the evolution of thermal physiology. He is interested in using game theory to understand thermoregulatory behaviors under the risk of predation. At the moment, he seems set on studying these problems in insects, mainly because he's too busy to apply for animal care protocols. 

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We are looking for students to join us at our new location in Tempe, Arizona. Contact Mike Angilletta for more information about research opportunities.