April 20, 2022
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, & Brownsville 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
Speakers, 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
Maria Avendaño
UTRGV Undergraduate Student
Corinthia Aranda
UTRGV Undergraduate Student
Gladys Porter Zoo Intern
Cristian Botello
UTRGV Graduate Student
Alexandra Chalons
UTRGV Undergraduate Student
Mabry Evans
HCISD Stem2 Preparatory Academy Student
Seth Perez
HCISD Stem2 Preparatory Academy Student
Gianna Dominguez
HCISD Stem2 Preparatory Academy Student
Justin Delgado
HCISD Stem2 Preparatory Academy Student
Sean Gonzalez
HCISD Stem2 Preparatory Academy Student
Gideon Rodriguez
HCISD Stem2 Preparatory Academy Student
Panelists
Dr. Wendy-James Aldridge
Curator of Behavioral Research at the Gladys Porter Zoo
Amy Mutore
Sr. Research Compliance Specialist, UTRGV Office of Research Compliance
Dr. Ioan Muntean
Lecturer, UTRGV Department of Philosophy
Patricia Scanlan
UTRGV Graduate Student & Gladys Porter Zoo Curator of Behavioral Husbandry
Dr. Mario Gil
Assistant Professor, UTRGV Department of Psychological Science and SOM Department of Neuroscience/Institute of Neuroscience
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