Biology grad student goes wild for primate research in Uganda

Fifteen students from across the U.S., including Marshall University Biological Sciences graduate student Mary Zarilla, have just returned from an unforgettable two-week adventure in Uganda. The group took part in Primate Behavior and Conservation (BSC 580), a field course offered in collaboration with the Semliki Chimpanzee Project — a 30-year research and conservation effort.

From observing chimpanzees in their natural habitat to exploring Uganda’s diverse ecosystems, students gained hands-on experience in primate research and conservation. The trip offered a rare opportunity to combine travel, fieldwork, and global collaboration — and to bring those experiences back to the classroom.

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