The American Society of Primatologists is a scientific organization promoting discovery & exchange of primate info. Follows/RTs not necessarily endorsements.
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The ASP Program Committee invites you to present your work at ASP 2026, where we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of ASP in Arlington VA! Both in-person and virtual presentations are welcome.
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This week we’re featuring a ✨dual student spotlight✨ — Abigail McClain & Sims Patton(@simspatton12)!
These graduate students from The George Washington University are helping host this year’s ASP conference in the DC area. 🐒🎉
#FutureFriday #ASP2026
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Beyond research, Sims serves as a Volunteer Keeper Aide in the Ape House at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute 🦧 and Abigail has been involved with outreach with Girls Who Code.
They also Volunteer STEM Pen Pal with Letters to a Pre-Scientist!
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Thank you, Abigail & Sims, for being part of ASP and for helping host this year’s conference! 🎉🐒
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You’re invited to an important conversation: “Building community and resilience in primatological research.”
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The panel will offer insights into building and sustaining collaborations, navigating conflict, managing the pressures of leading primate research, and implementing practical solutions that have proven effective in their own work.
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⏰ Thursday, June 18th @ 2:00 - 4:30
📍 Arlington, Virginia
Check out the conference program for more details at xcdsystem.com/asp/program/qh…
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This Hot Topics in Primate Welfare brings together the science of learning with the art of compassionate care. Autumn Sorrells explores how laboratory animal training can transcend compliance to foster both joy and agency for animals in human care.
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These strategies emphasize how stronger human-animal relationships paired with thoughtful curriculum can create collaborative solutions that improve experiences and data.
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Take a look at her video presentation titled “Bringing Joy and Agency to Animal Care: Laboratory Animal Training, Applied Behavioral Analysis Techniques.” asp.org/2026/06/08/bringing-…
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AmSoc Primatologists retweeted
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An outstanding conference under canvas @IPPLsanctuary congrats to Jennifer Buchanan and staff/volunteers. 3days of news from the frontline of #primate #conservation and welfare, saving the #GardenersoftheForest from illegal wildlife trade & suffering.
@ecoflixofficial
@ASPvoice
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AmSoc Primatologists retweeted
Feliz y honrado de ser uno de los conferencistas magistrales del congreso de @Primates_Slap @sbprimatologia, al lado de colegas increíbles a quienes admiro y respeto, y que son fuente de inspiración en el estudio de los primates.
cbprimatologia.com.br/es/
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Also this coloring page that I made for this upcoming @ASPvoice meeting in Virginia!!
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New Merch Drop 🙊
Happy 50th anniversary, ASP! We are now selling merch via @bonfire. All proceeds will be donated to the ASP General fund.
Designs by ASP member Abby McClain
bonfire.com/store/amsocprima…
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The deadline to apply for the ASP Student Competition has been extended to 11:59 PM (EST) on May 17, 2026.
#primatology #asp2026virginia
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After submitting your application through the portal, please email the ASPEC Co-Chairs, Dr. Gabriela de Faria Oliveira and Dr. Aaryn Mustoe, at education@asp.org to notify them of your submission to the Student Competition.
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You should receive a confirmation email once your submission has been received.
If you have any questions regarding your application, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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