Assistant Professor
Department of Biology, University of Vermont. Research Associate, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, SI. Chair of the Committee of Scientific Advisors, The Society of Marine Mammalogy. Member of the UVM SACNAS Chapter Phone: (802) 656-4138 Office: 215 MLS; Lab 224 Department of Biology, UVM Email: lmaycoll@uvm.edu instagram: @maycolladolab
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Interests: Evolution, Behavior, Conservation
I am an marine mammal evolutionary biologist researching the phylogenetic and ecological factors shaping the evolution of communication in aquatic mammals. My research involves the use of phylogenies, field observations, autonomous underwater recording systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles to study cetaceans and sirenians. My students work on projects involving the application of soundscape and machine learning tools to study the diversity of communicative signals produced by these animals in relation to their acoustic environment, behavior, and group social structure. As Costa Rican, supporting the next generation of Hispanic marine mammal scientists in Central America and elsewhere is one of the top priorities in my lab.

The May-Collado Lab is committed to equity, justice, and inclusivity in STEM.
Recent Publications
2023 Lab Highlights!
We started this year with great news regarding funding! and opportunities to share the work we do in our lab!
Maia recently became a recipient for the Robert Fabri Fialho Research Award at UVM. Dr. Fialho was an active member of the Biology Department her at UVM was passionate about ecology, evolution, and animal behavior. Learn about more about Maia's research here!
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We started 2023 deploying soundtraps in the northern Pacific of coast of Costa Rica, and then moving to the Caribbean coast to study the ecology and conservation status of Guiana and Bottlenose dolphins. To follow our research adventures, follow our Instagram account @maycolladolab.
Tedx and Social Media
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Video source by Paulo Castro. https://peerj.com/articles/6670/
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Great conversation with my dear friend Monika Naranjo Gonzalez in her Antarctica Podcast.
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