Stephanie Poindexter

Stephanie Poindexter is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University at Buffalo (College of Arts and Sciences). Her research focuses on biological anthropology, particularly primate behavioral ecology and movement ecology. She employs field, lab, and desk-based methods to study how primates navigate habitats, emphasizing morphology, cognition, and conservation.

• Education:
• PhD, Oxford Brookes University
• MA, Oxford Brookes University
• BA, Washington University in St. Louis

Her research interests include primate evolution, sensory evolution, and conservation strategies. Recent work explores seasonal habitat utilization in slow lorises and the impact of environmental factors on primate behavior.

Her courses span undergraduate and graduate levels, including Introduction to Biological Anthropology, Primate Behavior and Ecology, and Behavioral Research Methods. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary projects on primate morphology, navigation, and conservation through collaborations with global research networks.