Georgia Institute of TechnologyCenter for Conservation and BehaviorWestern lowland gorilla with infantherd of zebras in a field

Alumni

Alumni Achievements

The Center for Conservation and Behavior enjoys a reputation for consistently producing some of the nation's finest experimental psychologists. As a result, the Center's doctoral–level graduates occupy some of the field's most competitive positions in universities, zoos, aquariums, and research centers throughout the country. Following are some of our distinguished alumni.






Dr. Meredith Bashaw Dr. Meredith Bashaw
Ph.D. 2003
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Franklin and Marshall College
Dr. Mollie Bloomsmith Dr. Mollie Bloomsmith
Ph.D. 1987
Associate Director, Center for Conservation and Behavior
Head of Enrichment and Associate Research Professor, Yerkes National Primate Research Center
Adjunct Professor, Georgia Tech School of Psychology
Dr. Kyle Burks Dr. Kyle Burks
Ph.D. 2002
Guest/Cast Continuous Improvement Manager, Disney's Animal Kingdom
Dr. Michael P. Hoff Dr. Michael P. Hoff
Ph.D. 1982
Professor of Anthropology and Psychology, Dalton State College
Dr. Christopher Kuhar Dr. Christopher Kuhar
Ph.D. 2004
Research Associate, Disney's Animal Kingdom
Dr. Kristen Lukas Dr. Kristen Lukas
Ph.D. 1999
Curator, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Dr. Megan Reinertsen-Ross Dr. Megan Reinertsen-Ross
Ph.D. 2001
Hope McCormick Curator of Birds, Lincoln Park Zoo
Dr. Rebecca Snyder Dr. Rebecca Snyder
Ph.D. 2000
Curator of Giant Pandas, Zoo Atlanta
Dr. Tara Stoinski Dr. Tara Stoinski
Ph.D. 2000
Manager of Conservation Partnerships, Zoo Atlanta; Director of Research and Education Partnerships, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International
Dr. Lorraine Tarou Dr. Lorraine Tarou
Ph.D. 2003
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Grand Valley State University
Dr. Ken Gold
Ph.D. 1992
General Curator, Singapore Open Zoo
Dr. Gwen Murdock
Ph.D. 1983
Professor of Psychology, Missouri Southern University
Dr. Jackie Ogden
Ph.D. 1992
Director of Conservation, Disney's Animal Kingdom
Dr. Evan L. Zucker
Ph.D. 1983
Professor of Psychology, Loyola University