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Animal Behavior Research with Dr. Erin Frick and the FAB Lab

About the Project

The study of animal behavior has gained a great deal of attention in recent years, with the goal to better understand how and why animals behave the way they do. Knowledge of an animal’s behavioral repertoire is critical to our ability to monitor populations in the wild, enhance rescue and rehabilitation efforts, and provide care in zoological institutions. Research assistants will work in the Frick Animal Behavior Laboratory on active research projects that focus on animal behavior, communication, social learning, and welfare.

2024-2025 Student Researchers

Elle Donoghue

First-Year Research Associate 

Elle is a Data Analyst for the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Projects.

savannah motz

First-Year Research Associate 

Savannah is a Data Analyst for the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Projects.

2022-2023 Student Researchers

Lily Oehlkers

First-Year Research Associate 

Lily is a Data Analyst for the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Projects.

chase baxter

First-Year Research Associate 

Chase was a Data Analyst for the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Projects.

2020 - 2021 Student Researchers

Hailey McGovern

First-Year Research Associate 

Hailey was the Lab Manager and a Project Lead for the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Projects. 

Tara Wehibe

First-Year Research Associate 

Tara was a Data Collector for the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Projects and a Project Lead for the Squirrel Cognition Project.