Poster Presentations
For the first time in 75 years, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Annual Conference will take place as an all-virtual event, September 14-18. The virtual Annual Conference will provide attendees many ways to learn from and connect with their colleagues during a time when leaning on and learning from each other is more important than ever.
A live, virtual Poster Presentation session will take place on Thursday, September 17, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT. Presenters will be given an opportunity to chat live with conference attendees about their posters.
Posters are listed by primary track.
Animal Management, Health & Welfare
A Buoyancy Compensation Device for a Large Mouth Bass, Micropterus salmoides, to Help Alleviate Negative Buoyancy Disorder
- Melissa Morrow, Aquarist II, Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium
Changes in Behavior of Male Amur Tigers Following Introduction to John Ball Zoo
- Caitlin Gerke, Student, Grand Valley University
Characterization of Sand Tiger Shark Enclosure Use and Behavior to Understand Wellbeing and Reproduction
- Lara Metrione, Research Associate, South-East Zoo Alliance for Reproduction & Conservation
Effect of Age and Captive Environment on Sperm Quality Metrics in Critically Endangered Mississippi Gopher Frogs (Lithobates sevosus)
- Ashley Watt, PhD Student, University of Windsor
Enclosure Alterations Affect Behavior of Canada Lynx (Lynx canadensis) at John Ball Zoo
- Hailee Cederquist, Student, Biology Department, Grand Valley State University
Examining Necrotizing Enteritis in Lorikeets
- David Minich, Veterinary Student, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Examining Penguin Behavior, Pre-Habitat Renovation at The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
- Kelly Jackson, Animal Excellence Assistant, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Hold on Loosely: Handling Reptiles for Better Welfare
- Meredith Bashaw, Professor, Franklin & Marshall College
- Stephany Casola, Hackman Research Fellow, Franklin and Marshall College
- Corey Kreidler, Vivarium Assistant, Franklin and Marshall College
- Thomas Wolf, Associate Chemist, Eurofins
Impact of Overnight Separation on Wounding Frequency in Bachelor Groups of Western Lowland Gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)
- Kylen Gartland, Doctoral Candidate, University of Oregon
- Jodi Carrigan, Associate Curator of Mammals, Zoo Atlanta
- Dr. Frances White, Professor and Department Head, Department of Anthropology, University of Oregon
Oral Stereotypies in Captive Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) Associated with Food Intake
- Rosalyn Pardave, Junior Research, National Agrarian University La Molina
Reproduction in The Southern Tamandua (Tamandua tetradactyla): Behavior to Birth
- Colleen Adams, Interpretive Keeper, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
Reproductive Patterns in The Genus Panthera: Does Captivity Influence Litter Size?
- Johanna Staerk, Conservation Scientist, Species 360
Sex-Specific Actuarial and Reproductive Senescence in Zoo-Housed Tiger
- Morgane Tidière, Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Species 360
The Influence of Crowd Size, Composition, And Noise Levels on Penguin Habitat Use
- Ashley Edes, Animal Welfare Scientist, Saint Louis Zoo
- Eli Baskir, Manager of Behavioral Sciences, Saint Louis Zoo
- Karen L. Bauman, Manager of Reproductive Sciences, Saint Louis Zoo
- Nathasha Chandrasekharan, Graduate Student
- Anne Tieber, Curator of Birds, Saint Louis Zoo
The South American Salsa: Evaluating the Behavioral Compatibility of a Giant Anteater and Black Handed Spider Monkeys in a Mixed Species Habitat
- Victoria Pellegatto, Student, Fairfield University
Unveiling of PMCTrack 2.0: New Features to Help SSP Coordinators, Institutional Liaisons, Institutional Representatives, and TAG Chairs
- Raven Spencer, Research Coordinator, Lincoln Park Zoo
You Are What You Wear: How do Amur Tigers Distinguish Between Humans?
- Hannah Cullagh, Student, Fairfield University
You’ve Got a Friend in Me: The Behavioral Compatibility Between a Golden Lion Tamarin and a Goeldi’s Marmoset at The Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
- Kenneth Fernandez, Student, Fairfield University
Conservation
Aquarium and Zoo Energy and Water Conservation Practices in Life Support Systems
- Adam Mitchell, Principal, CambridgeSeven
FIshial Recognition
- Tomas Di Leo, Student, Fairfield University
Incorporating Molecular Data into Zoo Management
- Francesca Golus, Graduate Student, Biology Department, Grand Valley State University
The Role of Distance Language on Conservation Engagement with the Public
- Miranda Cottrell, Student, Eckerd College
Education
Impact of Animal Programming on Human Attitudes of Local Wildlife
- Ashton Jerger, Student, Otterbein University
- Nicole Tariverdian, Interactive Producer, RLMG
- Greg Sprick, Technical Director, RLMG
- Kasey Cole, Software Developer, RLMG
- Duncan Irschick, Professor and Director, Digital Life, UMASS Amherst
- Jeremy Bot, CG artist, Digital Life UMASS Amherst
- Johnson Martin, CG artist, Digital Life UMASS Amherst
- Robert Gutierrez, CG artist, Digital Life UMASS Amherst
- Krista Weatherford, Director, Programming & Community Engagement, Maymont
- Joe Neel, Senior Manager of Zoology, Maymont
- Peggy Singlemann, Director of Park Operations and Horticulture, Maymont
The Value of a Close Encounter
- Josh Dodson, Interpretation Manager, Indianapolis Zoo
Public Relations & Marketing
Using Facebook to Promote Conservation Awareness and Action in Zoo Audiences
- Kathryn Glatfelter, Zookeeper, Denver Zoo and Master's Student, Advanced Inquiry Program - Project Dragonfly, Department of Biology, Miami University
- Karen Plucinski, Assistant Director, Advanced Inquiry Program - Project Dragonfly, Department of Biology, Miami University
Volunteer & Intern Engagement
But That's Not What I Thought I'd Be Doing! Aligning Expectations with College Student Interns
- Jodee Hunt, Professor, Biology Department, Grand Valley State University
