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Mail address:
Biology Department
Wartburg College
100 Wartburg Blvd.
Waverly, Iowa, USA 50677
Publications (PDF)
Courses Taught
BI 117 Environmental Biology
BI 151 Ecosystems, Cells, and Evolution
BI 152 Phylogeny, Structure, and Function
BI 325 Behavioral Ecology
BI 455 Methods of Biological Research
BI 456 Student-Originated Research
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Research interests:
My research interests include the various functions of olfactory communication in wild and captive primates. I have examined how female and male wild golden lion tamarinds differ in their use of scent marking and how captive capuchins seemingly use urine washing to mitigate aggression received. We have also observed that the alpha male capuchin doubles his rates of urine washing during sexual solicitations by females! I have explored the abiotic and biotic factors that influence feeding behaviors in primates, in addition to the relationship between energetic and reproductive strategies in primates. Lastly, I am interested in identifying measures of temperament and how temperament (e.g. bold vs. shy) may influence reactions to predators and conspecifics.
Personal interests:
I love the comic strip “Get Fuzzy” and my favorite activity is to hike with my husband and our two four-legged kids! |
