A behavioral ecologist who holds a Ph. D. from The Ohio State University, Andrew Dolby became a member of the department in 2000 and is an Associate Professor of Biology. Dr. Dolby's current research interests include the evolution of bird song complexity and its function as a mate choice signal. Additonally, he is studying the role of facultative rest-phase hypothermia as an energy management strategy in permanent resident songbirds during winter. Andrew teaches Introduction to Ecology (Biol 210), Ornithology (Biol 427), Animal Behavior (Biol 411), Senior Seminar (Biol 451), and Biological Concepts (Biol 121 & Biol 122).