During winter break, January 1–19, 2019, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience Ann Jane Tierney led a team of students from BIOL 341 or NEUR 385 on an extended study trip to the Dolphin Research Center on Grassy Key, Fla. The group participated in ongoing cognitive and behavioral research, focusing on current theories and methods in studies of marine mammals. They also considered conservation issues relevant to marine organisms and their environment.
![Professor Ann Jane Tierney and three students motion to a nearby dolphin](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2019-12/resize20190107_DRC_Encounter_120-750x500.jpg?itok=Mf_-Dxcf)
![Student rubs sunscreen on dolphin while trainer nearby watches](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2019-12/resizeDSC_0024-750x500.jpg?itok=CZj71nHH)
![Two students and a trainer sit and hold miniature boats while dolphin watches](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2019-12/resizeDSC_0172-750x500.jpg?itok=hoNIRX7Q)
![Student gives had signal to dolphin as three students and trainer nearby observe](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2019-12/resizeDSC_0301-750x500-1.jpg?itok=yERzj130)
![Students wave at a dolphin as it swims](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2019-12/resizeDSC_0073-750x481.jpg?itok=j51aIn5c)