From parents to peers:
the consequences of information use for evolution, development and social behaviour
ISBE Symposium, August 3rd 2016, Exeter
THE AIM
This symposium will address how animals use information (i) provided by genes and parents, (ii) acquired across development, and (iii) gained from the social environment, and the consequences of such information use for ecological and evolutionary processes. Our aim is to identify regions of synthesis between these three areas and to facilitate discussion between researchers who work on topics ranging from epigenetic mechanisms to social foraging strategies. We will feature talks by theoreticians and empiricists who study diverse model systems.
Organisers
I am an evolutionary ecologist interested in the role of mothers and early-life experiences on development and evolution. I approach these topics using theory, meta-analysis and, currently, empirical tests on an unusual model system.
Assistant Professor
of Developmental Psychology,
Behavioural Science Institute (BSI), Radboud University Nijmegen
I empirically study adaptation to harsh environments, focusing on enhanced mental skills. Theoretically, I study how natural selection shapes development using mathematical modeling.
I am generally interested in the evolution and behavioural ecology of cognition and communication. I currently study how developmental factors affect (social) information use, social network positions and proxies of fitness.
Speakers
We've got a stellar line-up already!
Schedule
Transgenerational information
09:15 Sinead English: Introduction
09:20 John McNamara: Cue integration and adaptive phenotype determination
09:40 Katie McGhee: Maternal predator exposure and consequences for offspring behaviour
10:00 Rebecca Kilner: Life after death: information use in a grave
10:20 Sinead English & All: Talk synthesis & discussion
10:40 COFFEE
Developmental information
11:00 Tim Fawcett: Adaptive explanations for sensitive windows in development
11:20 Melissa Bateson: Covering your ass(ets): developmental telomere attrition predicts an attenuated adult acute stress response
11:40 Barbara Taborsky: Social trajectories diverge through early social and ecological experience
12:00 Willem Frankenhuis & All: Talk synthesis & discussion
12:30 LUNCH
Social information
13:30 Pierre-Olivier Montiglio: The importance of group phenotypic composition for the evolution of social reaction norms
13:50 Damien Farine: Developmental effects on social behaviour
14:10 Rose Thorogood: Using information to assess risk: are trade-offs outdated?
14:30 Neeltje Boogert & All: Talk synthesis & discussion
14:50 COFFEE
Integration
15:30: Final discussion & synthesis
16:15: End
FAQ
When and where will this symposium take place?
This symposium is part of the 16th congress of the International Society for Behavioral Ecology at the campus of the University of Exeter in Exeter.
The symposium will take place on August 3rd, 9.15 AM - 6 PM.
Exact location at the university campus TBA.
Is symposium registration obligatory?
NO - but we'd love to hear that you're coming! So please register below.
Please note that registration through the ISBE is necessary to attend any symposium, but it is possible to just pay for the day (August 3rd), see here.
How can I get more information?
Please e-mail us:
General enquiries: infosympisbe@gmail.com
Specific enquiries to the organisers:
Sinead English: sineadenglish@gmail.com
Willem Frankenhuis: wfrankenhuis@gmail.com
Neeltje Boogert: njboogert@gmail.com
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