Two behavioral biologists are hoping to enlist local Natives in a study of behavior and group identity.
The study revolves around how people identify with different groups in different contexts and how that affects their interactions with others. The project is hosted by Sealaska Heritage Institute and funded by National Science Foundation.
Researcher Caitlin Stern, who grew up in Haines and works for the nonprofit Santa Fe Institute, is conducting the study with Dr. Jessie…
