PhD (2007) - Emory University
MA (2003) - Emory University
BS (1999) - St. Lawrence University

Teaching:
Kristin joined the department of Psychology at Beloit College in August 2007. An experimental/biological psychologist, her courses cover topics including the biological and evolutionary basis of behavior and research methods and design.

Research:
Kristin's research focuses on learning and cognition in animals. She has an ongoing interest in social learning among non-human primates. As a graduate student, Kristin conducted non-invasive observational and experimental research through the Living Links Center of the Yerkes National Primate Research Center, in Atlanta, Georgia. Now, she is conducting collaborative research on social learning among chimpanzees at the Lester E Fisher Center for the Study and Conservation of Apes at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo.

Recent Publications

Bonnie KE, Milstein MS, Calcutt S, Ross SR, Wagner K, & Lonsdrof EV (2012). Flexibility and persistence of chimpanzee foraging behavior in a captive environment. American Journal of Primatology, in press. 

Lonsdorf EV & Bonnie KE (2010).  Opportunities and constraints when studying social learning: Developmental approaches and social factors. Learning and Behavior, 38(3), 195-205. doi:10.3758/LB.38.3.195

Horner V, Proctor D, Bonnie KE, Whiten A, & de Waal FBM (2010).  Prestige affects cultural learning in chimpanzees. PLoS ONE, 5(5): e10625. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0010625

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