My name is Kiri Li Stauch. I have my Bachelor of Arts degrees in Anthropology and Psychology from Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU), Bloomington, Illinois. While at IWU I conducted research looking at the domestic dogs’ understanding of human intentions and goal-oriented behavior. I also conducted research with rats looking at the influence of exercise on learning.  

I have a Master of Science degree in Primate Behavior and Ecology from Central Washington University (CWU), Ellensburg, Washington. Most recently I achieved a Master of Science degree in Psychology from Oklahoma State University (OSU), Stillwater, Oklahoma. Currently, I am working on my doctorate in Psychology. 

While at CWU, I conducted research in China where I studied tourist-Tibetan macaque interactions. Specifically, my thesis research was based on observational data of aggressive and stress behaviors exhibited by the Tibetan macaques following interactions with tourists. While at OSU, I conducted honey bee research in Puerto Rico where I compared a novel vapor ethanol delivery method to the traditional ethanol dosing method. I enjoy teaching students about psychology and animal behavior.