Lil Dudes Insect Academy

Follow Krisa on X: https://x.com/antharvesterIn this conversation, Krisa, a post-doc student at Stanford, shares her journey into the fascinating world of ant research. She discusses her early experiences with ants, her academic path, and her research projects that explore the social behaviors and interactions within ant colonies. The conversation delves into the complexities of ant communication, the significance of social structures, and the implications of the social brain hypothesis in understanding ant behavior. She explores the symbiotic relationship between ants and caterpillars, her work in the Harvard Museum, and the fascinating world of butterfly vision. Krisa also shares her journey through her PhD, focusing on trophallaxis and the challenges she faced during her research. Join our community on Patreon! https://patreon.com/Lildudes?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkLil Dudes Insect Academy is a non-profit dedicated to teaching