Laura J. MacDonald
Researcher
Also affiliated: Conway School of Landscape Design (2013–2021)
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Biography and Research Information
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Laura J. MacDonald's research has focused on understanding animal communication, particularly the role of chemical signals in lemur social behavior. She has investigated the use of scent glands and pheromones in lemur populations, employing techniques such as gas chromatography-mass spectrometry to analyze chemical compounds. Her work has examined differences in scent marking and chemical communication between male and female lemurs, utilizing multivariate analysis to interpret complex datasets.
In addition to her biological research, MacDonald is involved in educational initiatives. She received a significant National Science Foundation grant totaling $2,499,998 as PI for a project aimed at expanding the scientific workforce in rural areas through scholarships, belonging, and community investment. This project underscores a commitment to fostering scientific education and opportunity within underserved regions.
MacDonald's scholarship metrics indicate a developing research profile with an h-index of 3 across 8 publications, which have garnered 38 citations. She has collaborated with colleagues at Hendrix College, including William A. Gunderson and Julie Gunderson, on shared publications.
Metrics
- h-index: 3
- Publications: 8
- Citations: 38
Selected Publications
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Integrating Rubric-Based Metacognitive Reflection to Improve Scientific Research Presentations (2021)
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Using the Improvisational “Yes, and…” Approach as a Review Technique in the Student-Centered Biology Classroom (2016)
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The Role of Bacteria in Chemical Signals of Elephant Musth: Proximate Causes and Biochemical Pathways (2015)
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Relatedness communicated in lemur scent (2013)
Federal Grants 1 $2,499,998 total
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- Integrating Rubric-Based Metacognitive Reflection to Improve Scientific Research Presentations
- Integrating Rubric-Based Metacognitive Reflection to Improve Scientific Research Presentations
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