Cockroach Response to Solar Magnetic Fields
University
Shawnee State University
Major
Psychology
Student Type
Undergraduate Student
Presentation Types
Oral Presentation (Live)
Keywords:
cockroach, magnetoreception
Abstract
This research project is based on a phenomenon that has been observed in PSYC4150 (Physiology of Behavior), where cockroaches tend to get more active around sunset. This simple experiment involved recording cockroaches placed inside of transparent cups and counting up the transitions that they make between surfaces of the cup. The results are then compared with space weather conditions provided by NASA to determine if there is a correlation between roach activity and solar activity.
Human and Animal Subjects
no
IRB or IACUC Approval
no
Faculty Mentor Name
Kyle Vick
Faculty Mentor Title
Professor
Faculty Mentor Department
Social Sciences
Recommended Citation
Diaz, Griffin, "Cockroach Response to Solar Magnetic Fields" (2025). Celebration of Scholarship. 2.
https://digitalcommons.shawnee.edu/cos/2025/session6/2
Location
LIB 204
Cockroach Response to Solar Magnetic Fields
LIB 204
This research project is based on a phenomenon that has been observed in PSYC4150 (Physiology of Behavior), where cockroaches tend to get more active around sunset. This simple experiment involved recording cockroaches placed inside of transparent cups and counting up the transitions that they make between surfaces of the cup. The results are then compared with space weather conditions provided by NASA to determine if there is a correlation between roach activity and solar activity.
