May 5, 2021
Animal Behavior Meets Social Science:
A Research Symposium
This event is supported by a partnership between the the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Department of Psychological Science, Gladys Porter Zoo, & Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District
A symposium meant to educate the public on animal behavior research through engaging virtual presentations by members of the Rio Grande Valley community.
Partners
Presenters & Moderators
Dr. Mario Gil
Assistant Professor, UTRGV Department of Psychological Science and SOM Neuroscience Institute/Department of Neuroscience
Dr. Wendy James-Aldridge
Curator of Behavior Research at the Gladys Porter Zoo
Dr. Patrick Burchfield
Director of the Gladys Porter Zoo
Ashley Grady
UTRGV Undergraduate Student & Gladys Porter Zoo Primate Keeper
Katelynn Rentería
UTRGV Graduate Student
Patricia Scanlan
UTRGV Graduate Student & Gladys Porter Zoo Curator of Behavioral Husbandry
Teresa Shumaker
UTRGV Alumnus
Claudia Martinez
Lecturer, UTRGV Department of Psychological Science
Dr. Christian Corrales
UTRGV Assistant Vice President of Community Engagement
Linda Salinas
HCISD Stem2 Preparatory Academy
Grady Brashear
Harlingen CISD Student
Aracelli Garcia
Harlingen CISD Student
Destiny Gutierrez
Harlingen CISD Student
Noah Lopez
Harlingen CISD Student
Jonathan Wendorf
Harlingen CISD Student
Emarii Martinez
Harlingen CISD Student
Cordelia Rasa
UTRGV Director of Lab Animal Resources
Esperanza Isabel Alaniz
UTRGV Graduate Student
Joseph Caleb Cantu
UTRGV Graduate Student
Panelists
Dr. Mario Gil
Assistant Professor, UTRGV Department of Psychological Science
Dr. Patrick Burchfield
Director of the Gladys Porter Zoo
Dr. Wendy-James Aldridge
Curator of Behavior Research at the Gladys Porter Zoo
Claudia Martinez
Lecturer, UTRGV Department of Psychological Science
Kathleen McWhorter
Lecturer, UTRGV Department of Psychological Science
Dr. Lucia Carreon Martinez
Lecturer, UTRGV Department of Biology
Linda Salinas
HCISD Stem2 Preparatory Academy
Web Master: Katelynn Rentería, B.S.