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Sarah Boysen

b. 1949

American psychologist

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About Sarah Boysen

Born 1949. Sarah Boysen is an American psychologist, university teacher and ethologist.

Sarah Till "Sally" Boysen (born March 5, 1949) is an American psychologist who is a professor of psychology at Ohio State University. She is a primate researcher and former Director of the Chimp Center at the university. She was selected as one of the top 50 women scientists by Discover magazine in 2002.

Early life Boysen was born on March 5, 1949, in Sandusky, Ohio. She established the Comparative Cognition Project at the Ohio State University Chimpanzee Center in 1983. Boysen's research focuses on chimpanzees' cognitive abilities in relation to intelligence, linguistics and neuroscience.

Shutdown of Centre In February 2006, her research center was shut down by Ohio State University. The university cited lack of external funds to support the high costs of maintaining the center. The chimpanzees in the center were relocated to Primates, Inc. in San Antonio, Texas. Boysen filed a restraining order in February 2006 to stop the chimps from being moved to Texas, but it was denied.

In response to the chimpanzees dying, she filed a federal lawsuit against the university, which was unsuccessful. However, the remaining chimpanzees were relocated to Chimp Haven after the initial deaths.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Ohio State University
Employers
Ohio State University
Awards
Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Also known as
Sally Boysen, Sarah Till "Sally" Boysen, Sarah Till Boysen

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Sarah Boysen's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sarah Boysen?

American psychologist

When was Sarah Boysen born?

Sarah Boysen was born on 5 March 1949 in Sandusky.

What is Sarah Boysen's occupation?

Sarah Boysen is a psychologist, university teacher and ethologist.

What nationality is Sarah Boysen?

Sarah Boysen is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Sarah Boysen

Β· Wikidata: Q16135589

Β· DBpedia: Sarah Boysen

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