Emma K. Grigg, M.A. Ph.D. CAAB she/hers) is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Animal Comparative and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Arizona. Dr. Grigg has a strong commitment to using evidence-based approaches to effective, engaging science teaching both in-person and online) and has taught courses in companion animal behavior and welfare, and human-animal interactions for over 14 years. She has authored over 20 scientific research articles and book chapters on canine, feline, and marine mammal behavior. Her primary area of interest is the influence of human attitudes and behavior on companion animal behavior and welfare. Her first book, The Science Behind a Happy Dog, was published in June 2017. She also serves on the board of the International Society for Anthrozoology ISAZ) and as an editorial board member with the journals Human-Animal Interactions and Frontiers in Veterinary Science. Education: Ph.D. Integrative Ecology, University of California, Davis M.A. Animal Behavior and Physiology, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA B.A.Hons) English Literature and Anthropology, McGill University, Montreal, PQ Selected recent publications: Clarkson, S.T. Kogan, L.R. Grigg, E.K. 2024) Exploring the impact of dogs on the human-cat relationshiin private homes. Human-Animal Interactions 12(1) doi.org/10.1079/hai.2024.0007. Grigg, E.K. Liu, S. Dempsey, D.G. Wong, K.B. Bain, M. Sollers, J.J. Haddock, R. Kogan, L.R. Barnhard, J.A. Tringali, A.A. Thigpen, A.P. Hart, L.A. 2022) Assessing the relationshibetween emotional states of dogs and their human handlers, using simultaneous behavioral and cardiac measures. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 9:897287. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2022.897287. Grigg, E.K. and Kogan, L.R. 2022) Associations between laser light pointer play and repetitive behaviors in companion cats: does participant recruitment method matter? Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 18;1-16. doi: 10.1080/10888705.2022.2065880. Grigg, E.K. Chou, J.1, Parker, E.1, Gatesy-Davis, A.1, Clarkson, S.T.1, Hart, L.A. 2021) Stress-related behaviors in companion dogs exposed to common household noises, and owners’ interpretations of their dogs’ behaviors. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 8, doi: 10.3389/fvets.2021.760845 Kogan, L.R. and Grigg, E.K. 2021) Laser light pointers for use in companion cat play: Association with guardian-reported abnormal repetitive behaviors. Animals 11, 2178. https:doi.org/10.3390/ani11082178 Grigg, E.K. Hart, L.A. and Moffett, J. 2020) Comparison of the effects of clay modeling cat cadaver dissection on high school students’ outcomes and attitudes in a human anatomy course. American Biology Teacher 82(9) 596-605. van Haaften, K. Grigg, E.K. Kolus, C. Hart, L.A. Kogan, L. 2020) A survey of dog owners’ perceptions on the use of psychoactive medications and alternatives for the treatment of canine behavior problems. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research 35: 27-33 Kogan, L.R. Schoenfeld-Tacher, R. Hellyer, P. Grigg, E.K. Kramer, E. 2020) Veterinarians and impostor syndrome: an exploratory study. Veterinary Record Online First: 22 June 2020. doi: 10.1136/vr.105914