2005-2006- Research associate. Worked for Dr. Charles Janson, Stony Brook University.
Grant management. Transferring and analyzing data on predator detection experiments.
2001, 2002-2004- Independent research. Iguazu Coati project
Directed a long term field study of ring-tailed coati behavior and ecology. This project was the first thorough study of the species. In addition to standard ecological and behavioral data, we conducted a series of feeding experiments in order to test variables which determine the finder’s share, and the distance at which coatis can detect food items. This data was then combined with natural observations of dominance and feeding behavior.
2002- Field project director: Iguazu capuchin project
In addition to continuing previous work on group movement patterns, we conducted predator exposure experiments in order to understand predator/prey detection processes.
2000- Independent research. Laikipia, Kenya
A study was undertaken to understand the costs and benefits of within group spatial position on feeding success in vervet and patas monkeys
1999- Field assistant. Worked for Dr. Charles Janson, Stony Brook University, Evolution and Ecology.
Acted as a field assistant in Iguazu, Argentina for an experimental study of group movement patterns in brown capuchin monkeys. Responsibilities included continuous follows of the study group, and recording spatial and social data. An independent project testing correlates of vigilance behavior was undertaken concurrently.
1997- Lab work. Worked for Dr. William Hopkins, Yerkes Regional Primate Center & Berry College
Conducted focal samples of chimpanzee hand usage at YRPC using similar measures of handedness as previous studies on bonobos and gorillas for comparative purposes.
1996- Data entry. Worked for Dr. Kim Bard, Yerkes Regional Primate Center
Entered and analyzed data on infant chimpanzees and caregivers. Compiled and analyzed data for use in future publications.
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