Wendy James-Aldridge, who has been conducting research at the zoo for more than 25 years. Gil said UTRGV faculty and students have been volunteering at the zoo for many years by helping the organization collect data and information about their animals.Īmong the research that will be shared during the virtual event will include a project focusing on the parenting behavior of the GPZ gorillas by Patty Scanlan, a UTRGV graduate student, who is continuing the work of Dr. This information can help the GPZ ensure the health and well-being of the animals.” “The GPZ has a special place in the hearts of many people in the RGV, but people may not be aware that research and the scientific method provide a powerful tool for collecting data and gaining knowledge of the GPZ animals. “One of our objectives is to inform the public about the importance of research in the day-to-day operations of the Gladys Porter Zoo,” said Gil. Mario Gil, assistant professor in the UTRGV Department of Psychological Science, said the department and its undergraduate and graduate students have taken a leading role in organizing the virtual symposium. The symposium will be held from 2-5:45 p.m.ĭr.
The virtual symposium’s goal is to educate the public about animal behavior research through engaging virtual presentations by Rio Grande Valley students, a panel of educators, and the Gladys Porter Zoo. RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – A partnership between UTRGV, Harlingen CISD and the Gladys Porter Zoo (GPZ) has yielded some informative animal behavior research that will be shared virtually with the community Wednesday, May 5, during the Animal Behavior Meets Social Science: A Research Symposium.
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