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The Alex Foundation | Avian cognition research and education, est. 1977
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  1. 45th Anniversary of the Lab!
    Jun 15, 2022 · original
    Reflections from Dr. Pepperberg June 15 th marked a very special day this year…the 45 th anniversary of the start of my work with Alex! The world of avian behavior was very different then: No one believed that birds were intelligent, particularly given their tiny brains that looked nothing like ours. Even the way intelligence was studied was mostly limited to a standard protocol that involved locking a subject in a box and letting it figure out the task by trial-and-error learning (e.g., a red light shines, then a choice of red versus green appears; if red is chosen, initially by chance—a “match”—a reward is given but if green is chosen, again initially by chance—a nonmatch—a time-out occurs). But there I was, a young woman whose Ph.D. was actually in theoretical chemistry, sitting across from a nervous, roughly year-old African grey parrot, in a very small room in the basement of the De
  2. Spring Fundraiser Update
    May 20, 2022 · original
    Fundraiser update! We have now raised almost $6,500! Thanks to an anonymous donor, should we raise $10,000 they will match up to $20,000! See our donation page to donate.
  3. And the ornament raffle winner is…
    Dec 16, 2021 · original
    LEIGH ANN HARTSFIELD!!! Thanks SO much to everyone who entered, and happy holidays to all those who celebrate!
  4. NEW RAFFLE ACTIVITY!
    Dec 13, 2021 · original
    Griffin and Athena have graciously donated their dropped feathers to this sweet holiday ornament. Raffle ends 11/16! To enter, purchase through our PayPal: 1 ticket for $3; 5 tickets for $10; 10 tickets for $20. Include the text “Ornament Raffle”. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N82W852QP4ESQ
  5. NEW Alex Foundation wrapping paper
    Dec 9, 2021 · original
    Looking for that perfect wrapping paper? Look no further as we have NEW Alex Foundation wrapping paper for all your gift-wrapping needs. Proceeds go towards the Alex Foundation fall fundraiser 3 https://www.zazzle.com/alex_foundation_wrapping_paper-256593144123737985
  6. And the winner is…
    Dec 6, 2021 · original
    MARY ROWAN!!! Huge thanks to all who entered. Comment on this post if you’d like another chance to win a signed copy of “Alex & Me”! All donations go towards our fall 2021 fundraiser 3 https://alexfoundation.org/support-us/
  7. Fall 2021 Fundraiser Update!
    Dec 3, 2021 · original
    Fundraiser update! We now have raised more than $7,000! Thanks to an anonymous donor, should we raise $10,000, they will match up to $15,000! Stay tuned for more fundraising activities! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N82W852QP4ESQ
  8. 15% OFF ON ALL TEESPRING ITEMS!!!
    Dec 2, 2021 · original
    Teespring is having an extended holiday sale of 15% off everything; use code HOLIDAY15 at checkout. Link to browse our merch here: https://alexfoundation.creator-spring.com/
  9. Today is Giving Tuesday!
    Nov 30, 2021 · original
    Today is Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is a day for people across the country to get together and give back to their communities. Since its inception, the movement has raised billions of dollars for nonprofit organizations across the spectrum. The Alex Foundation is one of the nonprofits to which you can donate, and every penny counts to support our birds 3 Here’s where to learn more: https://www.givingtuesday.org/
  10. “Alex & Me” Book Raffle!
    Nov 29, 2021 · original
    Now for our most popular raffle activity…enter to win a copy of “Alex & Me” SIGNED BY DR. IRENE PEPPERBERG! To enter: 1 ticket for $3; 5 tickets for $10; 10 tickets for $20. In your purchase, include “Alex & Me” in the Special Instructions.https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N82W852QP4ESQ&fbclid=IwAR1f5ZIQrSK1LIFDuX_X1y37R-h6YHYCdATIgi_vDJ4t-9ONnxq7P8QmudE

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