Michelle L. Rafacz, Ph.D.

B.A., Biological Sciences, Knox College
M.S., Biological Sciences, Loyola University Chicago
Ph.D., Committee on Evolutionary Biology, University of Chicago

Professional interests:
1. Evolution of animal behavior (specifically primates and birds)
2. Interaction between environment, hormones, and behavior (specifically urban wildlife
3. Animal learning and memory
4. Environmental enrichment for zoo-housed animals
Personal interests:
1. Film and music, travel and trying new foods
2. Bird-watching, nature walks
3. Baking, candy-making, cooking
4. Boxing and martial arts (Kuk Sool Won)