Curriculum Vitae
Colin Michael Brand
365 Condon Hall
1218 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403
[email protected]
EDUCATION
Expected: 6/16
M.S. - Anthropology
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Advisor: Dr. Frances J. White
May 2014
B.A. - Anthropology, Botany, Environmental Science, Zoology
with Departmental Honors in Anthropology
Miami University, Oxford, OH
Advisor: Dr. Linda F. Marchant
Jan - Jun 2013
Junior Visiting Fellow in Division of Biological Anthropology
University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
Director of Studies: Professor William C. McGrew
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
9/14 - Present
Department of Anthropology - Graduate Teaching Fellow
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Course: ANTH 171 - Introduction to Monkeys and Apes
8/12 - 5/14
Department of Anthropology - Undergraduate Associate
Miami University, Oxford, OH
Courses: ATH 175 - Peoples of the World
ATH 255 - Foundations of Biological Anthropology
ATH 355 - Fossil Evidence for Human Evolution
ATH 395 - Primate Behavior and Biology
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Biological anthropology, behavioral primatology, ape biology and behavior, behavioral ecology,
evolution of sociality, hominid evolution, molecular ecology, population genetics, conservation
biology, captive ape management, captive population management.
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
5/12 - 8/12
Grooming and Hair Plucking in a Group of Captive Bonobos
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Columbus, OH
5/11 - 11/11
Variation in Socio-sexual Behavior in Captive Bonobos
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Cincinnati, OH
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Columbus, OH
LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
11/14 - Present
Paternity Assessment of Bonobo Infants
Molecular Anthropology Laboratory
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
1/13 - 5/13
DNA Extraction, PCR, and Gel Electrophoresis
Primate Immunogenetics and Molecular Ecology Laboratory
University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
AWARDS AND HONORS
May 2014
Senior Service Leadership Award
Miami University
May 2014
Senior Service Award
Department of Anthropology - Miami University
May 2014
Ron and Judith Spielbauer Award for the Best Paper in Archaeology
Department of Anthropology - Miami University
April 2014
Employee Service Leadership Award
Miami University
April 2014
President’s Distinguished Service Award
Miami University
September 2013
Provost’s Student Academic Achievement Award
Miami University
$1000 Scholarship
April 2013
College of Arts and Science Dean’s Scholar
Miami University
$750 - research at the Columbus Zoo
April 2013
Rebecca Jeanne Andrew Memorial Award
Department of Anthropology - Miami University
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$500 - research at the Columbus Zoo
April 2012
Rebecca Jeanne Andrew Memorial Award
Department of Anthropology - Miami University
$750 - research at the Columbus Zoo
April 2012
Employee Service Leadership Award
Miami University
TRAVEL AWARDS
January 2014
Undergraduate Presentation Award - $200
Office for the Advancement of Scholarship and Research
Miami University, Oxford, OH
May 2013
Cambridge Junior Visiting Fellows Fund - $500
College of Arts and Science
Miami University, Oxford, OH
September 2012
Undergraduate Presentation Award - $200
Office for the Advancement of Scholarship and Research
Miami University, Oxford, OH
TECHNOLOGY GRANTS
June 2013
Technology Upgrade for Anthropology Classroom - $14,372
College of Arts and Science
Miami University, Oxford, OH
(CM Brand, MA Peterson, AN Friend)
PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS
Brand CM, Boose KJ, Midttveit EC, Marchant LF, White FJ. 2014. Hair plucking and cortisol
levels in a captive group of bonobos (Pan paniscus): Evidence of a female-biased stress
induced behavior. American Journal of Physical Anthropology. 153 (Suppl. 58): p 84.
Brand CM, Marchant LF. 2013. Hair Plucking in Bonobos: A Consequence of Captivity?
American Journal of Physical Anthropology. 150 (Suppl. 56): p 87.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Brand CM, Marchant LF. 2014. “Grooming Distributions in a Group of Captive Bonobos (Pan
paniscus).” Undergraduate Research Forum. Miami University. Oxford, OH. April 16,
2014 (Poster).
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Brand CM, Boose KJ, Midttveit EC, Marchant LF, White FJ. 2014. “Hair plucking and cortisol
levels in a captive group of bonobos (Pan paniscus): Evidence of a female-biased stress
induced behavior.” American Association of Physical Anthropologists. Calgary, Canada.
April 11, 2014 (Podium).
Brand CM, Marchant LF. “Hair Plucking in Bonobos (Pan paniscus): A Consequence of
Captivity?” American Association of Physical Anthropologists. Knoxville, TN. April 11,
2013 (Poster). Presented by L. Marchant.
Brand CM, Marchant LF. “Hair Plucking in Captive Bonobos (Pan paniscus).” Undergraduate
Research Forum, Miami University. Oxford, OH. April 10, 2013 (Poster).
Brand CM, Marchant LF. “Hair Plucking in Captive Bonobos (Pan paniscus).” Primate Society
of Great Britain. University of Lincoln. Lincoln, UK. April 3, 2013 (Podium).
Brand CM, Marchant LF. “Hair Plucking in Captive Bonobos (Pan paniscus).” Midwest Primate
Interest Group. Northern Illinois University. DeKalb, IL. September 29, 2012 (Podium).
Brand CM. “Socio-sexual Behavior in Captive Bonobos (Pan paniscus).” Undergraduate
Research Forum. Miami University. Oxford, OH. April 11, 2012 (Poster).
MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy for the Advancement of Science - Member
American Association of Physical Anthropologists - Student Member
Association of Zoos and Aquariums - Student Member
Council on Undergraduate Research - Member
Date: November 16, 2014

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