Current Applied Ethology Lab Members
PhD Student, Emily DePaoli, MSc
Emily was raised in Southern Alberta on a mixed grain and cattle operation, where she developed an initial interest in agriculture and animals. She completed her BSc in Animal Health at the University of Alberta in 2021 and her MSc in 2023. Emily's research interests include projects that work to improve animal agriculture in relation to: animal welfare, the environment and the well-being of producers.
MSc Student, Emily Lowen, BSc
Emily grew up on a cattle ranch in Northern Alberta where her love for animals began. She graduated from the University of Alberta with a degree in Animal Health in 2023. After completing her undergrad Emily worked as the Applied Ethology Lab's research technician for a year before transitioning into a graduate student position. Emily's research focuses on improving the welfare of gestating sows.