Mary Lee Jensvold, Ph.D
Assistant Director, Chimpanzee & Human Communication Institute

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Mary Lee Jensvold studies communication and other behaviors in chimpanzees. She has been working with Washoe and her family since 1986. In 1985 she received a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Oregon, in 1989 a M.S. in Experimental Psychology from Central Washington University, and in 1996 a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from the University of Nevada-Reno.

She specializes in ethological studies of Great Apes, animal intelligence, communication, and language. Her studies include chimpanzee conversational skills, imaginary play in chimpanzees, and environmental enrichment for captive chimpanzees. She is adjunct faculty for the Primate Behavior and Ecology Program and the Anthropology Department at Central Washington University.

Mailing Address:
Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute
Central Washington University
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, Washington 98926-7573

Phone: (509) 963-2215

E-MAIL: jensvold@cwu.edu