Maria Zapetis

Maria Zapetis has a diverse work experience in various research and teaching roles. Maria started as a Research Intern at the National Science Foundation, where they conducted research on savanna plant life. Maria then worked as a Research Assistant at Reed College, conducting experiments on economic behavior in pigeons. Maria also worked as a Biology Teacher at Lewis Elementary School. Maria later became a Visiting Researcher at Animal Angels Foundation in India, collaborating with a nonprofit organization on animal-assisted therapy research. Maria then joined Dolphins Plus as a Research Intern, conducting daily ethograms on dolphin behavior. Maria then worked at The University of Southern Mississippi as a Graduate Assistant and Instructor, teaching courses on psychology of personality and statistics. Currently, Maria is working as a Marine Resource Scientist (DoD US Navy Contractor) at the National Marine Mammal Foundation.

Maria Zapetis has a diverse educational background. Maria earned their Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from The University of Southern Mississippi, where they studied from 2013 to 2019. Apart from this, Maria attended SeaBASS (BioAcoustic Summer School) in 2014 to gain knowledge in Marine Bioacoustics. Prior to their doctoral studies, they completed their Bachelor's degree in Biology at Reed College from 2008 to 2012. Maria also holds a certification in CPR and First Aid from the American Red Cross, although the specific month and year of attainment are not specified.