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.