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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

¿Listo para dar el siguiente paso en tu carrera? ¡Ve al enlace en nuestras historias para enviar tu solicitud antes del 17 de agosto! ¡No te lo pierdas!

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Detalles rápidos: Fechas del PCTP: 10 al 16 de agosto del 2027 Lugar: China 🎉Extra: Todos los seleccionados tendrán la oportunidad de asistir al 31avo Congreso de la IPS en Xi’an, justo después del programa Fecha límite de postulación: 17 de agosto de 2026 Resultados: A finales de septiembre de 2026

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Si estás listo para desarrollar tus habilidades, conectar con colegas internacionales y sumergirte en la primatología, esta es tu señal para postularte.

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

📢 ¡ANUNCIO IMPORTANTE! ¡Grandes noticias para todos! ¡Las solicitudes para el Programa de Entrenamiento Pre-Congreso (PCTP) del International Primatlogical Society en China ya están oficialmente ABIERTAS! 🇨🇳✨ ⬇️ #ips #aspvoice #primatology #china #primatologia

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Ready to take the next step in your career? Head to the link in our stories to submit your application before August 17th! Don’t miss out!

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Quick Deets: 📍 PCTP Dates: August 10–16, 2027 📍 Location: China 🎉 Extra: All successful applicants get to attend the 31st IPS Congress in Xi’an right after the program! ⏰ Application Deadline: August 17th, 2026 📩 Results Out: By the end of September 2026

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT ALERT Big news everyone! Applications for the IPS Pre-Congress Training Program (PCTP) in China are OPEN! If you’re ready to advance your skills, connect with international peers, and dive into primatology, this is your sign to apply. ⬇️ #ips #aspvoice #primatology #ipschina

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

As a registered attendee of the ASP conference, the email you received from us should include a link to access the online platform. Each recording features English and Spanish captions and is available until December 20th, 2026! Got questions? Drop them in the comments 📥👇🏼💚

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Missed the ASP 2026 conference? Session recordings are now available! ⬇️ #aspvoice #aspconference #primatology

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Thank you, Abigail & Sims, for being part of ASP and for helping host this year’s conference! 🎉🐒

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Beyond research, Sims serves as a Volunteer Keeper Aide in the Ape House at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute 🦧 and Abigail has been involved with coding outreach with Girls Who Code. They both also a Volunteer STEM Pen Pal with Letters to a Pre-Scientist!

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Abigail is the proud recipient of the Leakey Foundation Research Grant and National Science Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant (both in Dec 2024) and won the ASP Student Presentation Competition at ASP 2025 in Chicago!

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Both Abigail & Sims study chimpanzees and are advised by Dr. Carson Murray at GWU. Sims is the recipient of a Leakey Foundation Research Grant (May 2025) and a National Science Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant (June 2024)! 👏

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

This week we’re featuring a ✨dual student spotlight✨ — Abigail McClain & Sims Patton(@simspatton12)! These graduate students from The George Washington University are helping host this year’s ASP conference in the DC area. 🐒🎉 #FutureFriday #ASP2026 ⬇️

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

⏰ Thursday, June 18th @ 2:00 - 4:30 📍 Arlington, Virginia Check out the conference program for more details at www.xcdsystem.com/asp/program/...

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

The panel will offer insights into building and sustaining collaborations, navigating conflict, managing the pressures of leading primate research, and implementing practical solutions that have proven effective in their own work.

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

This roundtable will bring together primatologists from around the world to share strategies for navigating challenging conditions and fostering resilience through community building at local and global scales.

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

As the American Society of Primatologists marks 50 years of community in primatology, this discussion highlights the urgency of the current moment and calls for renewed efforts to build community and resilience within the field.

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

You’re invited to an important conversation: “Building community and resilience in primatological research.” ⬇️

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

These strategies emphasize how stronger human-animal relationships paired with thoughtful curriculum can create collaborative solutions that improve experiences and data.

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

With extensive experience in ABA, animal behavior, and laboratory animal science, including leadership roles in autism support and biomedical research, Ms. Sorrells brings a practical, welfare-centered perspective to modern training approaches.

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

This feature draws on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to highlight how choice-driven environments and animal led training plans can reduce stress, thereby improving welfare as well as research outcomes.

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

This Hot Topics in Primate Welfare brings together the science of learning with the art of compassionate care. Autumn Sorrells explores how laboratory animal training can transcend compliance to foster both joy and agency for animals in human care. ⬇️

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

New Merch Drop 🙊 Happy 50th anniversary, ASP! We are now selling merch via @bonfire. All proceeds will be donated to the ASP General fund. Designs by ASP member Abby McClain www.bonfire.com/store/amsocp...

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

If you have any questions regarding your application, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

After submitting your application through the portal, please email the ASPEC Co-Chairs Dr. Gabriela de Faria Oliveira and Dr. Aaryn Mustoe at education@asp.org to notify them of your submission to the Student Competition. You should receive a confirmation email once your submission has been received

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

To be considered for the competition, applicants must complete the submission form, which includes a brief overview of their project (maximum 1,000 words), along with the required application materials outlined in the portal.

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Students interested in participating should log into their ASP profile homepage to complete and submit the official application form. Please note that indicating interest in the competition by clicking the interest box alone does not constitute a completed application.

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Due to recent technical issues with the submission system, we are extending the deadline to ensure that all students have adequate time to complete and submit their applications.

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

The deadline to apply for the ASP Student Competition has been extended to 11:59 PM (EST) on May 17, 2026. (More information below)

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Lion tailed macaques are one of the eleven macaque species that are classified as endangered. Help us protect them by supporting ASP conservation research. #internationalmacaqueweek #primatology #conservation #primatesarenotpets #macaque

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

We look forward to reading and hearing more about your work in the future, Mifta — and thank you for being a part of ASP! 👏🐒

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Mifta also advocates for community-engaged conservation strategies that benefit both wildlife and local livelihoods. While he has not yet published formal results, he is preparing manuscripts and looks forward to sharing his work at future conferences.

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Fun fact! Patas monkeys are extraordinary runners — capable of reaching speeds up to 55 km/h — an adaptation that helps them evade predators and travel long distances across open landscapes. 🏃‍♂️🐒

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Studying the Blue Nile Patas is both an exciting scientific frontier and an urgent conservation priority. They are currently classified as Data Deficient due to limited information about their ecology and conservation needs.

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Mifta’s work helps us better understand the vulnerable 🐒 Eastern Patas Monkey (Erythrocebus patas pyrrhonotus) and the recently recognized 🌍 Blue Nile Patas (Erythrocebus poliophaeus). Eastern Patas face habitat loss, agricultural expansion, and human–wildlife conflict across unprotected corridors.

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

This week’s student spotlight is Mifta Jemal, a graduate student collecting ecological data to inform conservation planning, highlight conservation challenges, and clarify the distributions of Eastern and Blue Nile Patas populations. ⬇️⬇️ #FutureFriday #FollowFriday

photo 1: Mifta out in the savannah with his field notes and camera

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

If you have already registered, but would like to add a t-shirt to your order, you can update your registration within your ASP member portal (click “my profile” in the top right corner of the screen). Each shirt costs $25. Please visit the meeting website for more details: asp.org/asp-meetings...

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ASP 2026 - American Society of Primatologists

The 48th Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists June 17-20, 2026 We hope you’ll join us in Arlington, VA, for what is sure to be an amazing 48th ASP conference. 2026 is the 50th anniversary...

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Two months until ASP 2026! We hope you can join us in Arlington or virtually! When you register for ASP 2026, don’t forget to order your conference t-shirt! The custom design by ASP member and ASP 2026 local host Abby McClain celebrates the 50th anniversary of the society ⬇️ asp.org/asp-meetings...

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

 Thank you, Mildred, for being a part of ASP!! We’re proud to spotlight your work and accomplishments!

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Mildred earned University First Rank during her Master’s degree (2019) and received the Teep@Asia Plus Student Exchange Fellowship from Taiwan’s Ministry of Education (2022–2023). While in Taiwan, she studied human–macaque interactions at Shoushan Nature Park in Kaohsiung.

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Her research is gaining traction, with recent findings highlighted in regional newspapers and news channels following publication.

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

 Mildred works through Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India, advised by Drs. Thiruchenthil Nathan and Paul Garber. Mildred and Dr. Garber are working together through the ASP scientific collaboration Program!

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

 This week’s student spotlight: Mildred Berlena Blessy Herald Victor, PhD research scholar studying pyrocognition and problem-solving in bonnet macaques. Check out her exciting recent publication! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... #FutureFriday #FollowFriday

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

‪Rhiannon Schultz, Ph.D., received the award for her project “Developmental and Health-related Variation in Activity and Total Energy Expenditure in Male Western Lowland Gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla).”‬

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AmSoc Primatologists @aspvoice.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🐒 New Hot Topics in Primate Welfare! This quarter we are featuring the work of the two ASP 2025 winners. Amanda Bartlett, MRes, received the award for her project “Behavior and Vertical Space Use of Captive Callimico (Callimico goeldii): Implications for Welfare.” ⬇️

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