Posts tagged with 'Evolutionary Biology'

Archives Research Undergraduate Research Associate (URA)


Archival research and digitization project in support of making the Smart Museum’s institutional history more widely accessible

DAAD Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE)


Offers a stipend of 650 Euros (per month for up to three months) to conduct research in Germany over the summer.

Ellie Heckscher

We study the development, function and evolution of somatosensory and motor systems using insect larvae as models.

Jasmine Nirody

We study the physics of how biological systems interact with their environments, as well as the role of these interactions in shaping organismal morphology and behavior.

We use a range of theoretical and empirical (laboratory + field) techniques to answer questions that sit at the intersection of behavior, biophysics, and evolution.

We work on problems across organismal systems and levels of biological organization. While the underlying mechanisms (and the techniques we use to study them) may vary as we shift our focus from molecular motors to bacteria to animals, the larger questions we are fascinated by remain the same!

  • How do biological systems sense and respond to mechanical stresses in complex environments?
  • In what environments do adaptive mechanics improve performance?
  • How do flexible locomotive strategies affect the evolution of biomechanical structures?

Our research provides ample opportunities for undergraduate engagement. Please email Jasmine at jnirody@uchicago.edu to discuss options!

Research Assistant for Prof. Jasmine Nirody

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center's (SERC) Internship Program


The SERC Internship Program offers undergraduates a unique opportunity in the fields of environmental research and public engagement.