Martin L. Block

Specialization: Animal Behavior

A comparative research program is underway that seeks to identify the roles of environmental, cognitive and other psychological variables that regulate species-typical and uncommon behaviors used by animals to deal with problems related to their ecological conditions.   Currently, the subjects of study are a variety species, e.g., Lowland gorillas and African Wild Dogs that are living in a local zoological park.   The research investigates the changes in behavior patterns and problem-solving strategies of individuals and groups following enrichment of their environment or periodic introductions of novel tasks that simulate challenges they might encounter in their natural habitat.

Perrin S. Cohen

Specialization: Ethics, Learning and Motivation

Dr. Cohen's scholarly work focuses on research and clinical ethics in science education. As director of NUCASE, he helps science students to reflect upon research and problem-solve ethical concerns they encounter in classroom, lab, clinic and other contexts.