04/09/2021A research project to evaluate whether positive human interactions could improve the welfare of leopard geckos led to questions in Franklin & Marshall College's Biological Foundations of Behavior program about how to handle the creatures without causing them stress. "Reptiles are used heavily in scientific studies, but are often misunderstood compared to their mammalian counterparts," Professor of Psychology Meredith Bashaw said.Peter Durantine"I truly consider her such an amazing mentor," Casola says of Professor Bashaw. "I was able to learn more about reptiles and their physiology as well as the other forms of research."Animal Behavior StudiesPsychologyWeis College House