IHAC Impact

Since we were founded in 2006, IHAC has been a leader in human-animal-environment interaction (HAEI) research and education. Through many research students, educational courses, and events, we have worked hard to achieve our mission of advancing knowledge and practice in HAEI research and education. Below is just some of impact our work has had in HAEIs and the people involved!

“The Institute for Human-Animal Connection is exactly the answer to all among us who know that animals deserve better.” 

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Colorado First Gentleman Marlon Reis
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Publications

More than 140 research publications by IHAC faculty and staff.

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Presentations

Over 350 research presentations sharing our findings.

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Collaborations

We have worked with over 25 different organizations on research projects in various ways including grants, writing, data collection, and project creation.

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Fellows

6 research fellow positions that provided robust training in HAEI social science research.

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Student Positions

Over 250 graduate and undergraduate research assistants (GRAs) and 68 MSW interns from the Graduate School of Social Work have been part of our team.

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Student Authors

Students have been co-authors on our publications over 100 times.

28 HAEI professionals have contributed lectures to our educational offerings

100+ Cohorts of students have participated in certificates and courses

450+ Individual courses run across our IHACPro offerings

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