Posters will be on display during Exhibit Hall Hours in the rear of the Exhibit Hall.  Authors of each poster will be present for discussion during the Poster Reception, Friday, September 16, from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Wine and cheese will be served.

Posters are listed by primary track.

 Animal Care & Management

Snow Leopard Functional Genomics Initiative
• Margaret Barr, Professor, Western University of Health Sciences
• Kristopher Irizarry, Assistant Professor, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
• Janis Joslin, Professor, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
• Todd Mockler, Associate Professor, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, and Associate Member, The Donald Danforth Plant Sciences Center, St. Louis, MO
• Jay Tezloff, Zoo Superintendent, Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington, IL
• Valerie Kendall, Masters of Biomedical Sciences candidate, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 

Measuring Animal Welfare
• Meredith Bashaw, Associate Professor of Psychology, Franklin & Marshall Col.

Various Levels of Involvement in Hand-Rearing Pteropus Species
• Jordan Borstelmann, Keeper II, Lubee Bat Conservancy

Moose Management in North American Zoos
• Roxanna Breitigan, Animal Care Manager, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Impact of "On and Off" Season, Visitor Attendance, and Ambient Noise Levels on the Adrenal and Behavioral Activity of African Elephants (Loxodonta Africana) and Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) at Brookfield Zoo
• Jocelyn Bryant, Behavioural Endocrinology Lab Manager, Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo
• Nadja Wielebnowski, VP of Conservation Science, Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo

Maned Wolf Management and Breeding: Managing Stress in a "Green" Environment that Promotes Positive Health and Successful Reproduction
• Kimberly Clark, Zoo Keeper/Educator, Natural Science Center of Greensboro

Retrofitting Existing Exhibits in an AZA Accredited Zoological Facility
• Geneve Darnell, Supervisor of Birds, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
• Holly Smith, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Are We Doing As Recommended?  Analysis of Outcomes for Breeding and Transfer Recommendation for AZA's Animal Programs
• Lisa Faust, The Alexander Chair of Applied Population Biology, Lincoln Park Zoo
• Sarah Long, Director, Population Management Center
• Melissa Theis, Project Coordinator, Lincoln Park Zoo

Examination of Social Behavior and Pedigree Among a Captive Flock of Marabou Stork (Leptoptilus crumeniferus)
• Gina Ferrie, Research Associate, Disney's Animal Kingdom

Are We in the Dark About Lighting?
• Grace Fuller, Graduate Research Associate, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
• Chris Kuhar, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
• Pam Dennis, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
• Mandi Vick, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
• Mary Ann Raghanti, Kent State University
• Kristen Lukas, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Amphibian Veterinary Outreach Program: Helping ex situ Amphibian Programs Reach New Levels of Success
• Ron Gagliardo, Training Officer, Amphibian Ark
• Allan Pessier, Veterinarian, San Diego Zoo
• Brad Wilson, Veterinarian, Amphibian Ark
• Sam Rivera, Associate Veterinarian, Zoo Atlanta
• Joseph R. Mendelson III, Curator of Herpetology, Zoo Atlanta

Thermoregulation in the Asian Elephant, Elephas maximus
• Brandon Laforest, PhD Student, York University
• Canada Esther J Finegan, PhD, Special Graduate Faculty, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph, Canada
• Steven P Miller, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph, Canada
• Otto C Fad, Curator of Elephants, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, USA
• Jim L Atkinson, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph, Canada

Validating Keeper Assessments of Gorilla Activity Level with Behavior Data
• Elena Hoellein Less, Graduate Research Associate, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
• Christopher Kuhar, PhD, Curator of Primates and Small Mammals, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
• Pam Dennis, PhD, DVM, Veterinary Epidemiologist, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
• Kristen Lukas, PhD, Curator of Conservation and Science, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Rehabilitation and Release of 2.0 Orphaned Fisher (Martes pennanti)
• Jess Hoffman, Animal Care Technician, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Thinking "Outside the Tank"; Exploring the Aquatic Training Program at Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
• Tarah Jacobs, Conservation Education Specialist, Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

Application of a Novel Cognitive Bias Task for Measuring the Psychological Value of Enrichment
• Heidi Keen, Graduate Student, Washington State University
• O. Lynne Nelson, Associate Professor, Washington State University
• Charles T. Robbins, Professor, Washington State University
• Ruth C. Newberry, Associate Professor, Washington State University

Study of Social Cognitive Abilities in Pteropus
• Tasha King, Head Keeper/Team Leader, Lubee Bat Conservancy

Using Science to Understand Elephant Welfare
• Katherine Leighty, Research Manager, Disney's Animal Kingdom
• Jill Mellen, Education & Science Director, Disney’s Animal Kingdom

ZIMS is Zoos and Aquariums
• Adrienne Miller, Training Content Developer, International Species Information System (ISIS)

Maximizing Animal Care by Utilizing Enrichment Preference Assessments:  Lions, Tigers and Cheetahs
• Lance Miller, Scientist, San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research
• Amy Alexander, Volunteer, San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research
• Ian Becker, Volunteer, San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research
• Amelia Meier, Summer Fellow, San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research

The Great Ape Heart Project: An IMLS Funded Initiative to Address Heart Disease in Captive Great Apes
• Hayley Murphy, DVM, Director of Veterinary Services, Zoo Atlanta
• Rita McManamon, DVM, University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine
• Linda Lowenstine, DVM, PhD, Dipl ACVP, University of California School of Veterinary Medicine UC Davis
• Patricia Dennis, DVM, PhD, Dipl ACZM, Veterinary Epidemiologist, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
• Marietta Dindo, PhD, Coordinator, Great Ape Heart Project, Zoo Atlanta

Burying Beetles: Increasing Invertebrate Diversity in Zoo Exhibits
• Becky O'Neill, Graduate Student, Idaho State University

Impacts of Changing Group Composition on the Social Relationships of Captive Hamadryas Baboons
• Amy Ryan, Graduate Student, Hunter College of CUNY
• Dr. Mark E. Hauber, Department of Psychology, Hunter College of CUNY

Role of Nutrition on Reproduction and Health in Male Black-Footed Ferrets
• Rachel Santymire, Director, Davee Center for Epidemiology & Endocrinology, Lincoln Park Zoo

Giraffe Maternal Deprivation Consequences: Survey Results
• Leila Siciliano, Graduate Student, Michigan State University

Using PMCTrack to Understand and Improve Management in AZA's Animal Programs
• Melissa Theis, Project Coordinator, Lincoln Park Zoo
• Lisa Faust, The Alexander Chair of Applied Population Biology, Lincoln Park Zoo
• Sarah Long, Director, Population Management Center

Ethosearch: A New Online Resource for Behavioral Ethograms
Steven Thompson, PhD, Senior VP of Conservation Programs, Lincoln Park Zoo
Megan Ross, Vice President of Animal Care, Lincoln Park Zoo
Elizabeth Lonsdorf, PhD, Director of Field Conservation, Lincoln Park Zoo
Leah Melber, Director of Student and Teacher Programs, Lincoln Park Zoo
Dr. Steve Ross, Assistant Director, Fisher Center, Lincoln Park Zoo
A. B. Clark, Binghamton University

Increasing Animal Management Strategies through Innovative Enclosure Design
• Patricia Walsh, Animal Care Manager, Myakka City Lemur Reserve

WelfareTrak: A Quantitative Welfare Monitoring Tool for Zoological Institutions
• Jessica Whitham, Animal Welfare Biologist, Chicago Zoological Society-Brookfield Zoo
• Nadja Wielebnowski, Vice President of Conservation Science, Chicago Zoological Society-Brookfield Zoo

Effect of Handling Frequency on Blood Chemistry and Hematology Parameters of Female Eland Antelope
• Gemechu Wirtu, Assistant Professor, Tuskegee University
• C. Earle Pope, Senior Scientist, Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species, New Orleans, LA
• Robert A. MacLean, Senior Veterinarian, Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species, New Orleans, LA
• Jason Galiguis, Research Associate, Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species, New Orleans, LA
• Dale L. Paccamonti, Professor, Louisiana State University
• Betsy Dresser, ex-director, Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species, New Orleans, LA
• Robert A. Godke, Professor, Louisiana State University

Lions and Tigers in Zoos, Oh My!  An Exploration of Thermal Comfort and Its Implications for Zoo Enclosure Design
• Tory Young, Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Guelph, Canada 
• Robert D. Brown, PhD, Professor, School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, University of Guelph, Canada
• Esther Finegan, PhD, Special Graduate Faculty, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph, Canada

 Aquarium Affairs

Water Quality Solutions for a Recirculating Aquarium of Unprecedented Size
• Alistair Dove, Senior Scientist, Georgia Aquarium Research Center

An Ethological Approach to Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) Behavior Using a Novel University/Aquarium/Volunteer Program
• Alistair Dove, Senior Scientist, Georgia Aquarium Research Center

Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems: the Importance of Life in the Twilight Zone
• Edward Roberts, Aquarist, Reef HQ Aquarium

Business Operations

Forecasting Zoo Attendance with Weather and Climate Cues
• David Perkins, Research Associate/Graduate Student, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 Conservation

Community Engagement and Capacity Building: The Northern Cheyenne Reservation and Black-footed Ferret Recovery
• Rachel Bergren, Vice President, Education, Lincoln Park Zoo
• Rachel Santymire, PhD, Director, Davee Center for Epidemiology & Endocrinology, Lincoln Park Zoo

Building Ties Between AZA Institutions and Local Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers
• Geneve Darnell, Supervisor of Birds, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
• Holly Smith, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Capacity Building for the Conservation of Great Apes in the Democratic Republic of Congo
• Alison Grand, Research Fellow, Disney's Animal Kingdom
• Tammie Bettinger, Senior Research Biologist, Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Atlanta Partnerships for Plant Conservation
• Danielle Green, Horticulture & Environmental Initiatives, Zoo Atlanta

Bush Meat Crisis in Uganda: Creating Publicity and Awareness through Conservation Education
• David Musingo, Education Officer-Outreach Programs, Uganda Wildlife Education Centre
• James Musinguzi, Executive Director, Uganda Wildlife Education

Translocation as a Tool to Reintroduce and Supplement Florida Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) Populations on Restored Conservation Lands
• Michelle Smurl, Director of Animal Programs and Conservation, Brevard Zoo

Virginia Living Museum Turtle Censusing Project: Building Community Awareness About Non-Native Species
• Susan Summers, Education Associate, Virginia Living Museum
• Travis Land, Herpetology Curator, Virginia Living Musem

A Citizen Science Training Model for Investigating Amphibian Chytrid Fungus
• Tiffany Vanderwerf, Curator of Education, Buffalo Zoo
• Penny Danielewicz, Reptile & Amphibian Manager, Buffalo Zoo

 Education

We’ve Got Smiles on Our Faces and We’re Having Fun: An Analysis of Zoo Family Photography
• Mary Benbow, Associate Dean (Academic), Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, University of Manitoba

Live Aquarium Exhibits and Visitors with Vision Loss: Describing Dynamic Visual Displays
• Carrie Bruce, Research Scientist, CATEA at Georgia Tech
• Bruce Walker, Associate Professor, Georgia Tech

Beyond the Campus: Efficacy of Informal Science Institutions as a Professional Development Provider for Undergraduate Pre-service Teachers
• Robyn Charlton, Director of Professional Development, Wildlife Conservation Society
• Thomas Frankie, Education Specialist, Wildlife Conservation Society
• Francesca Cristofaro Williams, Education Specialist, Wildlife Conservation Society

Increasing Student Achievement with Investigations and Inquiry in Informal Settings - How Zoos & Aquariums can Increase Student Investigation Skills and Performance in Long Term Science Investigations
• Robyn Charlton, Director of Professional Development, Wildlife Conservation Society
• Amanda Wagy, Education Specialist, Wildlife Conservation Society
• Andrea Beauchamp, Education Specialist, Wildlife Conservation Society

Zoobiquity Conference: A Conversation Between Veterinarians and Physicians Caring for the Same Diseases in Different Species
• Wesley Friedman, Student, UCLA
• Meredith Masters, Student, USC Keck School of Medicine
• Kate Kang, Student, USC Keck School of Medicine

Bringing Marine Debris Education Inland through Community Partnerships
• Alicia Hamilton, Educator III, Landry's Downtown Aquarium - Denver

Different Strokes for Different Folks: Evaluation Models, Methods and Merit
• Kathayoon Khalil, Evaluation Specialist and Research Associate, Oregon Zoo

Learning from Sharks and Sea Stars: A Closer Look at a Common Animal Encounter
• James Kisiel, Associate Professor, California State Univeristy Long Beach
• Tamara Galvan, Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific and California State University, Long Beach
• Shawn Rowe, Assistant Professor, Oregon State University and Learning Specialist, Oregon Sea Grant Extension

Talking About Ecology at Aquarium Touch Tanks
• Charles Kopczak, Curator, Ecology Programs, California Science Center
• James Kisiel, Associate Professor, California State Univeristy Long Beach

The Influence of Teacher Professional Development on the Knowledge and Attitudes of Early Elementary Students Following an Inquiry-Based Intervention
• Christine Korhnak, Senior Education Specialist, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Our Actions Matter: A Campaign to Cultivate an Awareness of the Impact of Conservation Behavior
• Amy Landers, Marketing & Graphics Coordinator, Albuquerque Biological Park
• Allyson Zahm, Former Education Curator, Albuquerque Biological Park
• Rhonda Saiers, Senior Zookeeper, Elephants, Albuquerque Biological Park

Seals, Satellites and Science:  Telling the Story of Ocean Exploration from Space
• Darcie Larson, Interpretation Coordinator, Seattle Aquarium

Protecting Our Prairies Outreach Program
• Nicole Mantz, Education Curator, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Live from the Field: Connect Your Zoo & Maximize Motivation for Conservation
• Cara Martel, Senior I Animal Care Specialist, Busch Gardens Tampa

Ethosearch and STEM Education: Supporting Student Scientists in Authentic Research
• Leah Melber, Director of Student and Teacher Programs, Lincoln Park Zoo
• Steve Thompson, Senior VP of Conservation Programs,  Lincoln Park Zoo
• Megan Ross, VP of Animal Care, Lincoln Park Zoo
• Elizabeth Lonsdorf, Director of the Lester E. Fisher Center for the Study and Conservation of Apes, Lincoln Park Zoo
• Steve Ross, Assistant Director of the Lester E. Fisher Center for the Study and Conservation of Apes, Lincoln Park Zoo

Flocking with Flamingos: An Interactive Tour Made Possible Through Collaboration
• Katie Mixon, Coordinator of Interpretive Programs, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Wallowing in Success: Black Rhino Interpretive Graphics at Lincoln Park Zoo
• Jessica Monahan, Director of Public Programs and Guest Engagement, Lincoln Park Zoo
• Allison Martin, Manager of Guest Engagement, Lincoln Park Zoo

Creating Unique Experiences for Special Audiences
• Kimberly Morris-Zarneke, Manager of Education Programs, Georgia Aquarium
• Jahmar Hannans, Manager of Guest Programs, Georgia Aquarium

SENSEsational Experiences in Free-Choice and Public School Partnerships
• Emily Mortimer, Naturalist, Tulsa Zoo Management Inc.
• Dr. Robert Howard,  Professor of Chemistry, University of Tulsa, Grant PI
• Saeed Sarani,  ITQ Program Administrator, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

The Mission of Education: What do Zoological Institution’s Websites Communicate to the Public about Available Educational Programs?
• Patricia Patrick, Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University
• John Middleton, Graduate Student, Texas Tech University

Ocean Acidification and Native American Tribes: Our Sacred Clear Waters
• Mark Plunkett, Conservation Curator, Seattle Aquarium
• Karen Matsumoto, Marine Science Education Coordinator, Seattle Aquarium

The Relationship Between Zoo Visitation Frequency and Wildlife Value Orientations
• Rebecca Thomas, Graduate Research Assistant, Colorado State University
• Tara Teel, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, Colorado State University
• John Fraser, Ph.D., AIA, Wildlife Conservation Society Fellow and Director, Institute for Learning Innovation, New York

The Voices in a Zoo
• Sue Dale Tunnicliffe, PhD, Researcher/Lecturer  - University of London, Institute of Education

Collaborative Evaluation for Zoo Family Engagement: A Home School Program Case Study
• Vanessa Vernaza-Hernandez, Doctoral Student, University of South Florida
• Walter Rosales-Mejía, Doctoral Student in Measurement and Evaluation at the University of South Florida
• Chunhua Cao, Doctoral Student in Measurement and Evaluation at the University of South Florida
• Paromita De, Education Specialist Student in Measurement and Evaluation at the University of South Florida

New Directions in Audience Research:  A Partnership Between the Woodland Park Zoo and the University of Washington Museology Graduate Program
• Nicholas Visscher, University of Washington Internship Coordinator, University of Washington - Museology Program

Evaluating the Impact of a Nonformal “Mommy and Me” Marine Science Program
• Jim Wharton, Vice President, Education Division, Mote Marine Laboratory
• Miranda Wrobel, Public Programs Coordinator, Mote Marine Laboratory
• Kerri Wilkinson

Effective Aquarium Engagement with Schools: Shedd Navigators as a Case Study
• Melissa Williams, Education Director, John G. Shedd Aquarium

A Retrospective Investigation on the Impact of Ocean Science Professional Development
• Cherie Williams, Curator of Education, Seattle Aquarium
• Andrea Anderson, PhD, Soundview Evaluation and Research
• David Plude, Soundview Evaluation and Research

Motivating Audiences for Conservation Action and Climate Change through Market Research: Stories From the Field
• Wei Ying Wong, Communications Project Coordinator, The Ocean Project
• Debra Kerr, Executive Director, Youth Muse

 Other

Ins and Outs of Animal Show Venues
• George Carpenter, Curator of Interpretive Animal Collection, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Design on a Dime: Using an Inhouse Graphics Team to Maximize your Exhibit Graphics Budget
• Lance Hill, Graphics Technician, North Carolina Zoo

Small Exhibit, Small Budget, BIG Impact - The Honey Bee Garden Exhibit at the NC Zoo
• Ellen Greer, Curator of Design, North Carolina Zoological Park

Using Principles of Universal Design in Interpretation
• Diana Villa, Graphics Supervisor, North Carolina Zoo

  PR/Marketing

Marketing Your Venue: From the Web to the Door
• Aaron Long, Partner and Director of Business Development, Schipul - The Web Marketing Company

Turning your Green Up Efforts into Green Dollars
• CS WURZBERGER, Founder/CEO, A Trip to the Zoo.com
• Yonathan Bassal, Marketing Intern, A Trip to the Zoo.com