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Laura Abondano is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Biology at Miami University, affiliated with Project Dragonfly. She holds a Ph.D. in Biological Anthropology from the University of Texas at Austin, an M.A. in Biological Anthropology from UT Austin, and a B.S. in Biology from Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Biological Anthropology, University of Texas
- M.A., Biological Anthropology, University of Texas
- B.S., Biology, Universidad de los Andes
Her research focuses on primate conservation, tropical biodiversity, and the intersection of ecological and genetic factors influencing primate behavior. She uses field and laboratory methods to study woolly monkeys in Ecuador and Verreaux’s sifaka in Madagascar, emphasizing reproductive strategies and environmental adaptations. Abondano collaborates with Peruvian conservationists to study montane forest biodiversity and engages in community-based conservation efforts. She develops bilingual STEM programs for K-12 students and involves local communities in Colombia and Peru in conservation initiatives. Her work bridges scientific research with public education to promote biodiversity protection.
Abondano’s research spans primatology, genetics, and ecology, with key contributions to understanding primate social structures, reproductive patterns, and conservation strategies in anthropogenic landscapes. Her outreach programs aim to democratize scientific knowledge and empower communities in biodiversity hotspots.
Her teaching portfolio includes courses on environmental biology, conservation science, primate behavior, and community stewardship. She leads interdisciplinary programs like the Galapagos: Islands of Change course, integrating fieldwork and ecological theory.
