Abstract:
Movement is a fundamental characteristic of organisms: individuals move to locate resources and to avoid unfavorable conditions. The resulting patterns can span a range of spatial and temporal scales, and have consequences not only for the spatial distribution of a population but also for its demographic, social and genetic structure. In this talk, I will present my research on two of the longer forms of organismal movement: round-trip migration and one-way dispersal. In particular I consider what ultimate factors drive long-distance movement, and what consequences movement has for both individuals and populations. In my work I use primarily theoretical approaches (a combination of analytic models, and numerical and individual-based simulations), although always driven by the goal of gaining a deeper insight into the underlying biology.

Light refreshments will be served at 4 p.m.