Hello everyone! My name is Dr. Frances White and I am a biological anthropologist specializing in behavioral ecology. My research focuses on the evolution of primate sociality and social systems, including field projects with wild bonobos in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, free-ranging and captive primates in the US, and lab studies of primate morphology. I am a Curator of Primate Osteology with the University of Oregon’s MNCH and my lab houses the UO Primate Osteology Collection. My publications have appeared in the American Journal of Primatology, International Journal of Primatology, Folia Primatologica, and American Journal of Physical Anthropology. As well, my research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the Leakey Foundation and other sources. I teach introductory classes on the evolution of human behavior and sexuality and a Freshman Interest Group (FIG) in animal behavior. My upper level classes focus on primate behavior, conservation, and feeding and nutrition. I have also taught graduate level biological statistics. Currently, I serve as the Head of the Department of Anthropology at the University of Oregon, Chair of the UO Committee on Courses and Chair of UO Academic Council. 

Email: fwhite@uoregon.edu

Hi! My name is Isabella , my pronouns are she/her, and I am the FA for Animal Behavior. I will be a fourth-year student at the U of O and I am a Human Physiology Major. This will also be my third year as a FA, so I am really excited to meet everyone! I was born in New Mexico, and I have also lived in Colorado and Idaho. However, Oregon is definitely my favorite place to be! In my free time, I love to experiment with new mediums of art, go skiing with my family, and listening to music! My happy place is the ocean, and I have been having a great time learning to surf recently. I also love to watch movies and TV shows, so feel free to talk to me about or recommend your favorites! I was in a FIG my first year, and it was such an amazing experience! I am really excited to be a part of this program, so please let me know if you have any questions! See you this fall! 

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