Kylen N. Gartland
University of Oregon
Department of Anthropology
304 Condon Hall
1321 Kincaid St.
Eugene, OR 97403
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EDUCATION
2019 M.S. – Anthropology
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Advisor: Dr. Frances White
2017 B.A. – Anthropology and Classics Ancient Studies
Washington University in Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO
Advisor: Dr. Crickette Sanz
AWARDS, GRANTS, AND FELLOWSHIPS
2018 Special Opportunity Travel and Research Award, University of Oregon, $1,000
2018 Aaron G. Thomas Family Scholarship, University of Oregon, $2,700
2017 Excellence in Anthropological Research, Washington University in St. Louis
2017 Carl Conrad Prize, Washington University in St. Louis
2016 $1000 Saint Louis Zoo Research Internship Stipend, Career Center, Washington University in St. Louis
2016 Alternate for Goldman Fellows Program, Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement, Washington University in St. Louis
PUBLICATIONS
2018 Gartland, K.N; McDonald M; Braccini Slade S; White F; Sanz C. (In press). Behavioral Changes
following Alternations in the Composition of a Captive Bachelor Group of Western Lowland Gorillas
(Gorillagorilla gorilla). Zoo Biology.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2017-Present University of Oregon, Graduate Employee, 2017-Present.
Courses: Introduction to Monkeys and Apes, Evolution of Human Sexuality, Introduction to Human Origins, Primate Conservation Biology, Introduction to Nutritional Anthropology
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2016-2017Hybrid Baboon Social Behavior, Research Assistant, Washington University in St. Louis.
Supervisor: Monica McDonald and Dr. Crickette Sanz
Analyzed aggressive male-male social interactions in a hybrid Kinda x Grayfoot baboon group;
prepared professional presentations based on preliminary results; preparing results for
publication.
2016Goualougo Triangle Ape Project, Research Assistant, Washington University in St. Louis.
Supervisor: Stephanie Musgrave, Dr. Crickette Sanz and Dr. David Morgan
Reviewed camera trap videos recorded at field site in the Republic of Congo to identify and archive footage of chimpanzees and other large mammals.
2016Saint Louis Zoo, Animal Behavior Research Intern.
Supervisor: Eli Baskir
Collected behavioral data both from video and live observation using multiple ethograms and protocols on multiple species including equids, primates, birds and bears.
2014-2016Gorilla Social Behavior, Independent Research, Washington University in St. Louis.
Supervisors: Dr. Crickette Sanz and Monica McDonald
Collected and analyzed behavioral data on captive bachelor gorilla group at Saint Louis Zoo; prepared professional presentations based on data; submitted article for publication in Zoo Biology.
2014-2015Bachelor Gorilla Group Behavior, Research Assistant, Saint Louis Zoo, 2014-2015.
Supervisor: Dr. Stephanie Braccini
Entered data sheets from research on captive bachelor gorilla group; conducted analyses of individual activity budgets.
2014Kasanka Baboon Project, Research Assistant, Washington University in St. Louis, 2014.
Supervisor: Anna Weyher
Coded behaviors of kinda baboons from video recorded in Zambia.
PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
2018Gartland, K.N. and White, F. (2018), “Behavioral Responses to the Introduction of Immature
Members to a Previously Established Bachelor Group of Western Lowland Gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)”, American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Austin, TX.
2018Gartland, K.N. and White, F. (Accepted), “Testing Similarities and Differences in Japanese Macaque
(Macacafuscata) Maternal Personalities”, International Primatological Society, Nairobi, Kenya.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
2018 Gartland, K.N.; Minton, I.; White, F.J. (Accepted), “Concordance of captive Japanese macaque (Macaca
fuscata) mother personality with infant behaviors”, American Society of Primatologists, San Antonio, TX.
2017Gartland, K.N. and McDonald, M. (2017), “Bark vs. Bite: An Assessment of Dominance Hierarchies
UsingDifferent Agonistic Behaviors”, American Association of Physical Anthropologists Undergraduate Research Symposium, New Orleans, LA.
2017Gartland, K.N. and McDonald, M. (2017), “Bark vs. Bite: An Assessment of Dominance Hierarchies
UsingDifferent Agonistic Behaviors”, Anthropology Undergraduate Research Poster Session, Washington University Department of Anthropology, Saint Louis, MO.
2017Gartland, K.N. and McDonald, M. (2017), “Bark vs. Bite: An Assessment of Dominance Hierarchies
UsingDifferent Agonistic Behaviors”, Saint Louis Area Undergraduate Research Symposium, Saint Louis, MO.
2016Gartland, K.N; McDonald, M; Sanz, C;Braccini, S. (2016), “Social Instability in a Captive Bachelor
Group of Western Lowland Gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla),” Anthropology Undergraduate Research Poster Session, Washington University Department of Anthropology, Saint Louis, MO.
2016Gartland, K.N; McDonald, M; Sanz, C.;Braccini, S. (2016), “Social Instability in a Captive Bachelor
Group of Western Lowland Gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla),” American Association of Physical Anthropologists Undergraduate Research Symposium, Atlanta, GA.
2015Gartland, K.N; Boyer, D; Emerson, K; Sheehan, J; Strickland, C; Braccini, S; McDonald, M. (2015),
“Behavioral Maturation of a Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) in a Bachelor Group”, Midwest Primate Interest Group Poster Session, Saint Louis, MO.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Seattle Aquarium, High School Volunteer, Seattle Aquarium, 2012-2013
Supervisor: Dave Glenn
Docent and exhibit interpretation, guest interactions.
LANGUAGES
Spanish: Conversational, proficient
Italian: Rudimentary
Irish: Conversational
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Eta Sigma Phi, Honorary Society for Classical Studies
Lambda Alpha, Honorary Society for Anthropological Studies
American Association of Physical Anthropologists; Student Member
American Society of Primatologists; Student Member
International Primatological Society; Student Member
REFERENCES
Frances White, PhD
Department Chair
Department of Anthropology
University of Oregon
304 Condon Hall
1321 Kincaid St.
Eugene, OR 97403
Stephanie Braccini Slade, PhD
Vice President of Living Collections
Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Road
Birmingham, AL 352223
Monica McDonald, PhD
Program Coordinator
AZA Reproductive Management Center
Saint Louis Zoo
One Government Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63110