Loranzie S. Rogers
Contact Information
Department of Psychology,
University of Washington
Guthrie Hall, Seattle, WA 98195
loranzie@uw.edu
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Education
Ph.D. 2019 – Present
University of Washington – Seattle, WA
Department of Psychology
Psychology (Animal Behavior) Graduate Program
M.S. 2017 – 2019
University of Minnesota – Duluth, MN
Department of Biology
Integrated Biosciences Graduate Program
Thesis: The effect of self-generated movement and playbacks of biological and
anthropogenic sound on the hearing sensitivity of the oyster toadfish, Opsanus tau
B.S. 2013 – 2017
University of Minnesota – Duluth, MN
Major: Biology; Minor: Chemistry
Fellowships and Research Grants
Graduate
2021 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Gilliam Fellow ($50,000/year for 3 years)
2021 University of Washington Auditory Neuroscience Training Grant (NIH T32)
2021 Ford Foundation predoctoral Fellowship (Honorable Mention)
2018 University of Minnesota Graduate School Excellence Research Grant ($6,441)
2018 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship ($34,000/year for 3 years + tuition)
2017 University of Minnesota Diversity of Views and Experience (DOVE) Fellowship ($25,000/year for 1 year + tuition)
Undergraduate
2016 NSF REU - Marine Biological Laboratory ($5,500 + room and board)
2015 Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program ($2,500 + GRE funding)
Honors and Awards
Graduate
2021 University of Minnesota distinguished master's thesis award ($500)
2018 University of Minnesota Duluth College of Graduate Schools student travel award ($400)
2018 Swenson College of Science and Engineering student travel award ($400)
2018 Integrated Biosciences Travel Award, University of Minnesota – Duluth ($500)
2018 Society for Neuroscience Trainee Professional Development Award (SfN meeting registration + $1,000)
2018 Best Student Oral Presentation, National American Fisheries Society ($450)
2018 College of Graduate Schools Travel Grant, University of Minnesota ($588.60)
2018 Best Student Oral Presentation, Minnesota Chapter of the American Fisheries Society ($250)
2018 North Star STEM Alliance Travel Award, University of Minnesota – Duluth ($1000)
Undergraduate
2017 T.O. Odlaug Outstanding Senior Biology Student, University of Minnesota – Duluth
2017 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, University of Minnesota – Duluth ($2,000)
2017 North Star STEM Alliance Travel Award, University of Minnesota – Duluth ($1,300)
2016 North Star STEM Alliance Travel Award, University of Minnesota – Duluth ($550)
2016 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, University of Minnesota – Duluth ($2,000)
2015 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, University of Minnesota – Duluth ($2,000)
Publications
Rogers LS, Coffin AB, and Sisneros JA (2022). Reproductive state modulates utricular auditory sensitivity in a vocal fish. Journal of Neurophysiology, 128(5), 1344-1354. doi: 10.1152/jn.00315.2022. PDF, Supplementary
Rogers LS, Van Wert JC, and Mensinger AF (2022). Response of toadfish (Opsanus tau) utricular afferents to multimodal inputs. Journal of Neurophysiology, 128(2). doi: 10.1152/jn.00483.2021. PDF, Supplementary
Zeng R, Brown AD, Rogers LS, Lawrence OT, Clark JI and Sisneros JA (2021). Age-related loss of auditory sensitivity in the zebrafish (Danio rerio). Hearing Research, 403. doi: 10.1016/j.heares.2021.108189. PDF
Putland RL, Rogers LS, Giuffrida B and Mensinger AF (2020). Anesthetic effects of AQUI-S® (eugenol) on the afferent neural activity of the oyster toadfish (Opsanus tau). Fish Physiology and Biochemistry. doi: 10.1007/s10695-020-00874-w. PDF
Rogers LS and Sisneros JA. (2020). Auditory evoked potentials of utricular hair cells in the vocal plainfin midshipman, Porichthys notatus. Journal of Experimental Biology. 223(17). doi: 10.1242/jeb.226464. PDF
Rogers LS, Putland RL, & Mensinger AF (2020). The effect of biological and anthropogenic sound exposure on the auditory sensitivity of Oyster Toadfish, Opsanus tau. Journal of Comparative Physiology A. doi: 10.1007/s00359-019-01381-x. PDF
Butler JM, Whitlow SM, Rogers LS, Putland RL, Mensinger AF, & Maruska KP (2019). Reproductive-state dependent plasticity in the visual system of an African cichlid fish. Hormones and Behavior. doi: 10.1016/j.yhbeh.2019.06.003. PDF, Supplementary
Nissen AC, Vetter BJ, Rogers LS, & Mensinger AF (2019). Impacts of anthropogenic sound on hearing sensitivities of bigheaded carps. Journal of Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 1-13. doi: 10.1007/s10695-019-00657-y. PDF
Mensinger AF, Van Wert JC, & Rogers LS (2019). Lateral line sensitivity in free-swimming toadfish Opsanus tau. Journal of Experimental Biology, 222(2). doi: 10.1242/jeb.190587. PDF, Press
Vetter BJ, Rogers LS, & Mensinger AF (2018). The effect of light stimuli on dark-adapted visual sensitivity in invasive silver carp Hypophthalmichthys molitrix and bighead carp H. nobilis. Journal of Fish Biology: The Sensory Ecology of Fishes (special issue). 95:256–262. doi: 10.1111/jfb.13880. PDF
Keyler TD, Hrabik TR, Rogers LS, Mensinger AF, & Gorman OT (2018). Foraging mechanisms of siscowet lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush siscowet) on the benthic deepwater sculpin (Myoxocephalus thompsonii): effect of light intensity and substrate composition on native predator-prey interaction. Hydrobiologia. 1-12. doi: 10.1007/s10750-019-3944-5. PDF
Rogers LS, Van Wert JC, & Mensinger AF (2017). An implantable two axis micromanipulator made with a 3D printer for recording neural activity in free-swimming fish. Journal of Neuroscience Methods, 288, 29-33. doi: 10.1016/j.jneumeth.2017.06.012. PDF
Presentations
Presenting Author
Rogers LS and Sisneros JA. Seasonal plasticity of utricular hair cell auditory sensitivity in the plainfin midshipman. J.B. Johnston Club for Evolutionary Neuroscience Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. November 11-12, 2021.
Rogers LS, Van Wert JC, & Mensinger AF. Multimodal sensory integration of the utricle in freely swimming toadfish, Opsanus tau. Society for integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting. Austin, TX. January 3-7, 2020. Oral Presentation.
Rogers, LS, Vetter BJ, & Mensinger AF. The effect of light stimuli on dark-adapted visual sensitivity in invasive silver (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) and bighead (H. nobilis) carp. 2019 Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting, Tampa, FL. January 3-7, 2019. Oral Presentation.
Rogers LS, Van Wert JC, & Mensinger AF. The effect of self-generated movement on lateral line sensitivity in the toadfish, Opsanus tau. 2018 Society for Neuroscience Meeting, San Diego, CA. October 3-7, 2018. Poster Presentation.
Rogers LS, Van Wert JC, & Mensinger AF. The effect of self-generated movement on lateral line sensitivity in the toadfish, Opsanus tau. 2018 National American Fisheries Society Meeting, Atlantic City, NJ. August 19-23, 2018. Oral presentation. *Best student paper presentation*
Rogers LS, Van Wert JC, & Mensinger AF. The effect of self-generated movement on lateral line sensitivity in the toadfish, Opsanus tau. 2018 MN Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Meeting, St. Cloud, MN. February 6-8, 2018. Oral presentation. *Best student paper presentation*
Rogers, LS, Vetter BJ, & Mensinger AF. Visual Sensitivity and Impact of Strobe Light on Invasive Carp. University of Minnesota, Duluth. Spring 2017 Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Minnesota, Duluth. April 18, 2017. Poster presentation.
Rogers LS, Giuffrida B, Le Roux V, & Mensinger AF. Visualization of the Oyster Toadfish (Opsanus tau) Anterior Lateral Line via Micro-CT. 2017 Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting, New Orleans, LA. January 4-8, 2017. Poster presentation.
Rogers LS, Keyler TD, & Mensinger AF. Scotopic Visual Sensitivity of Lean Lake Trout (Salvelinus namaycush) and Siscowet Lake Trout (Salvelinus namaycush siscowet): A Morphotype Comparison. 2016 National American Fisheries Society Meeting, Kansas City, MO. August 21-25, 2016. Poster presentation.
Rogers LS, Giuffrida B, Le Roux V, & Mensinger AF. Comparing Scanning Electron Microscopy and Micro-CT Imaging Techniques for the Mechanosensory Lateral Line. Marine Biological Laboratory Undergraduate Symposium, Woods Hole, MA. August 16-18, 2016. Oral presentation.
Rogers LS, Keyler TD, & Mensinger AF. Visual Sensitivity of Lean Lake Trout (Salvelinus namaycush) and Siscowet Lake Trout (Salvelinus namaycush siscowet): A Morphological Comparison. 2016 MN Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Meeting, Duluth, MN. February 1-3, 2016. Poster presentation.
Contributing Author
Putland RL, Rogers LS, Mackiewicz AG, Mensinger AF. Effect of anthropogenic sound on the communication space of the oyster toadfish, Opsanus tau. Society for integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting. Austin, TX. January 3-7, 2020. Oral Presentation given by Rosalyn L. Putland.
Butler JM, Whitlow SM, Rogers LS, Putland RL, Mensinger AF, & Maruska KP. Reproductive state dependent visual sensitivity in an African cichlid fish. 2018 Society for Neuroscience Meeting, San Diego, CA. November 3-7, 2018. Poster Presentation given by Julie M. Butler.
Mensinger AF, Van Wert JC, Rogers LS. Lateral line activity during self-generated movement in free swimming toadfish, Opsanus tau. 2018 J.B. Johnston Club for Evolutionary Neuroscience Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. November 2, 2018. Oral presentation given by Allen F. Mensinger.
Nissen AC, Vetter BJ, Rogers LS, & Mensinger AF Measuring Impacts of Anthropogenic Sound on Hearing Sensitivities of Bigheaded Carps. 2018 Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference, Rochester, MN. October 15-18, 2018. Oral presentation given by Allen F. Mensinger.
Keyler TD, Hrabik TR, Rogers LS, Gorman OT, & Mensinger AF. Foraging Mechanisms of Siscowet Lake Trout (Salvelinus namaycush) on the Benthic Deepwater Sculpin (Myoxocephalus thompsonii): Effect of Light and Substrate Composition on Native Predator-Prey Interaction. International Charr Symposium, Duluth, MN. June 18-21, 2018. Oral presentation given by Trevor D. Keyler.
Keyler TD, Hrabik TR, Rogers LS, Gorman OT, & Mensinger AF. Foraging Mechanisms of Siscowet Lake Trout (Salvelinus namaycush) on the Benthic Deepwater Sculpin (Myoxocephalus thompsonii): Effect of Light and Substrate Composition on Native Predator-Prey Interaction. 2018 MN Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Meeting, St. Cloud, MN. February 6-8, 2018. Oral presentation given by Thomas R. Hrabik.
Nissen AC, Rogers LS, Vetter BJ, & Mensinger, AF. Impacts of anthropogenic sound on hearing sensitivities of bigheaded carps. 2018 MN Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Meeting, St. Cloud, MN. February 6-8, 2018. Oral presentation given by Andrew C. Nissen.
Keyler TD, Hrabik TR, Rogers LS, Gorman OT, & Mensinger AF. Foraging Mechanisms of Siscowet Lake Trout (Salvelinus namaycush) on the Benthic Deepwater Sculpin (Myoxocephalus thompsonii): Effect of Light and Substrate Composition on Native Predator-Prey Interaction. 2018 Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference, Milwaukee, WI. January 28-31, 2018. Oral presentation given by Trevor D. Keyler
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Van Wert JC, Rogers LS, & Mensinger AF. The effect of self-generated movement on lateral line sensitivity in the Toadfish, Opsanus tau. 2018 Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting, San Francisco, CA. January 3-7, 2018. Oral presentation given by Jacey C. Van Wert
Keyler TD, Hrabik TR, Rogers LS, Harrington KA, & Mensinger AF. Visual sensitivity of Walleye (Sander vitreus). University of Minnesota, Duluth. Twin Ports Early Career Scientist Symposium, Duluth, MN, March 30, 2017. Oral presentation given by Trevor D. Keyler.
Keyler TD, Hrabik TR, Rogers LS, Harrington KA, & Mensinger AF. Visual sensitivity of Walleye (Sander vitreus). Great Lakes Fishery Commission, Ann Arbor, MI, March 27,2017. Oral presentation given by Owen T. Gorman.
Mensinger AF, Rogers LS, & Van Wert JC. An implantable two axis micromanipulator made by a 3D printer for recording neural activity in free swimming fish. 2017 Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting, New Orleans, LA. January 4-8, 2017. Poster presented by Loranzie S. Rogers and Jacey C. Van Wert.
Keyler TD, Hrabik TR, Rogers LS, Gorman OT, Harrington KA, & Mensinger AF. Foraging Behavior and Visual Properties of Select Midwest Fishes. Trout Lake Station, University of Madison, WI, Boulder Junction, WI. June 29, 2016. Oral presentation given by Trevor D. Keyler.
Keyler TD, Hrabik TR, Rogers LS, Harrington KA, & Mensinger AF. Visual Sensitivity of Walleye (Sander vitreus): A comparison of freshwater fishes. 2016 MN Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Meeting, Duluth, MN. February 1-3, 2016. Oral presentation given by Trevor D. Keyler.
Keyler TD, Hrabik TR, Rogers LS, Harrington KA, & Mensinger AF. Visual Sensitivity of Walleye (Sander vitreus): A comparison of freshwater fishes. 2016 Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference, Grand Rapids, MI. January 23-26, 2016. Poster presented by Trevor D. Keyler and Loranzie S. Rogers.
Teaching Experience
University of Washington
Animal Behavior, Fall, 2021
University of Minnesota – Duluth
General Biology II, Fall 2016
Broader Impacts
Departmental Service
University of Washington Psychology Department Diversity Steering Committee Co-Chair – 2021-2023
University of Washington Psychology Department Admissions Committee – 2021
University of Washington Psychology Department Molecular Mechanisms of the Mind Faculty Search Committee – 2020
Society Service
J.B. Johnston Club for Evolutionary Neuroscience Diversity Task Force – 2021-Present
Public Engagement
Lowell Elementary Young Scientists After-School Program – Duluth, MN: November 2017 - May 2019
Teaching 3rd-5th graders once every other week about Minnesota's bodies of water and surrounding land areas through interactive science activities
Northeast Minnesota Regional Science Fair Judge – Duluth, MN: February 2016, 2017, 2018
University of Minnesota Duluth Swenson Science and Engineering Day – Duluth, MN: February 2016, 2017, 2018
Professional Memberships
Society for Neuroscience: June, 2017 - Present
Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology: June, 2016 - Present