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Sharon Gursky is an Associate Professor and Associate Department Head in the Department of Anthropology at Texas A&M University. She also serves as the Biological Program Coordinator. Her research focuses on primate behavioral ecology and conservation, particularly in nocturnal primates such as spectral tarsiers. She holds a PhD from Stony Brook University (1997).
Her current research explores anthropogenic disturbances, especially the impact of artificial light at night (ALAN) on spectral tarsiers in Sulawesi. She has extensively studied primate responses to ecotourism, predator behavior, and conservation strategies. Key publications include works on Tarsius species distribution, ultrasonic vocalizations, and the effects of environmental stressors on primates.
Teaching responsibilities include courses like ANTH 225 (Biological Anthropology) and ANTH 489 (Primate Conservation). She advises three graduate students: Allison Collins, Katie Hunter, and Alister Brown.
Notable contributions include the 2022 Springer book *Ecotourism and Indonesia’s Primates*, and collaborative projects on global mammal range maps. Her work bridges ecological research with applied conservation, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to primate protection.
