Zongqi Yu
Pronouns: Ms.
Research Mentor(s): Andrew Bernard, Research Scientist; Graduate Student Instructor; Ph.D. Candidate
Research Mentor School/College/Department: Department of Anthropology, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
Presentation Date: Thursday, April 22, 2021
Session: Session 2 (11am – 11:50am)
Breakout Room: Room 8
Presenter: 4
Abstract
My research investigates the impacts of anthropogenic climate change on primates and their environments. To accomplish this, I compiled fourteen years of weather data from the Cabang Panti Research Station in Gunung Palung National Park, Indonesia. Specifically, I used R computing software to organize, analyze, and visualize trends in temperature and precipitation over time. Results have shown upward trends in average temperature and corresponding increases in precipitation, although the magnitude of these trends differs across forest types. Integrating these results with additional datasets on primate abundance and food availability will be valuable for anthropological and ecological studies, as well as primate conservation.
Authors: Zongqi Yu, Andrew Bernard
Research Method: Library/Archival/Internet Research
