Authors

Jennifer A. Mather

Jennifer A. Mather is a leading researcher on octopuses, concentrating on their behaviour and personalities. She has been publishing articles on cephalopods since 1978. As a professor of psychology, she teaches a variety of courses including studies of aging and perception. She prefers to do field research, and has done so in a variety of pleasant locations including Bermuda, Hawaii, and the Caribbean. Besides the comparative study of behaviour and cognition, she is interested in the roles and status of women in science and in excellence in university teaching. When not working, she’s a dedicated bird watcher and energetic cook and gardener.