How to Make Your Cat Love You. With Science!
OCTOBER 10, 2025
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD
Feline Minds
What is the talk about?
What if there was a science to making your cat love you? In the next Hot Science – Cool Talks, Dr. Mikel Delgado explores the secrets behind feline behavior. Learn what makes cats unique, how to create their purrfect home, and how to build a stronger bond with your whiskered companion with the power of science! [Send us pics of your cat!] [Check out the list of hands-on activities before the talk.]
About our presenter
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD
Mikel is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, cat behavior consultant, and co-owner of Feline Minds. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed postdoctoral research at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, focusing on feline health and welfare. With over 20 years of experience, Mikel works with cat owners, shelters, and pet-related companies to improve feline behavior and well-being. She is the author of Play With Your Cat! and co-author of Total Cat Mojo.