Brooke Hagans: FSU Student Researcher and Animal Welfare Advocate
Brooke Hagans
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Brooke Hagans, a biological science major at Florida State University (FSU), is engaged in significant research on Atlantic stingrays and lance-tailed manakins. A recipient of the IDEA Grant, she studies the impact of parasites on stingrays during pregnancy. Beyond academics, she volunteers for animal welfare organizations, aiming to bridge her research with community service.
- 01Brooke Hagans is a biological science major at Florida State University, focusing on animal behavior and marine ecology.
- 02She is a 2025 IDEA Grant recipient, researching how parasitic accumulation affects Atlantic stingrays during pregnancy.
- 03Hagans works in Professor Emily DuVal's lab, analyzing 26 years of behavioral data on lance-tailed manakins.
- 04She volunteers with the FSU Animal Society and Champs Chance, contributing to animal welfare and conservation efforts.
- 05Hagans plans to pursue a doctoral degree at Auburn University after completing her undergraduate studies.
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Brooke Hagans, a dedicated biological science major at Florida State University (FSU), is actively involved in research that explores animal behavior and marine ecology. As a recipient of the 2025 IDEA Grant, she is conducting a study on the physiological stress and energy expenditure of Atlantic stingrays due to parasitic accumulation during pregnancy. This project emerged from her observations of high parasite prevalence while working at the FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory. Additionally, Hagans collaborates with Professor Emily DuVal to analyze extensive behavioral data on lance-tailed manakins, focusing on their social networks and male status dynamics. Outside of her academic pursuits, she volunteers with the FSU Animal Society and walks dogs for Champs Chance, both of which aim to improve animal welfare in the community. Hagans is committed to combining her research with community service and plans to further her education with a doctoral degree at Auburn University, aspiring to become a research professor.
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Hagans' research and volunteer work contribute to animal welfare and conservation efforts in the FSU and Tallahassee communities.
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