Biology Bios

Jim Adelman
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Who are the scientists behind the weekly seminars in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Memphis? Hear about the questions that keep them up at night, how they got where they are, and what advice they have for the next generation of biologists.

  1. 06/28/2025

    2506 Dr. Judy Cole

    Bio bios' first, and possibly only, summer episode features a scientist who was very dear to me, to our colleagues at the University of Memphis, and far beyond, Dr. Judy Cole. It's rare to find someone who can speak with so much insight and curiosity on so many topics and Judy definitely showed that here. I'm so grateful that Jaime Sabel suggested bringing Judy on the show and so grateful to hear another dose of her wisdom and humor. Thank you, Judy. We miss you.

    1h 21m
  2. 2505 Dr. Cissy Ballen

    04/08/2025

    2505 Dr. Cissy Ballen

    This week I speak with Dr. Cissy Ballen from Auburn University about her research in biology education, the importance of mentors, and "the hidden curriculum." There are some really valuable nuggets (that particular word came up a surprising amount!), especially for undergrads interested in future paths in biology.

    28 min
  3. 2504 Dr. Natalie Clay

    04/02/2025

    2504 Dr. Natalie Clay

    This week I talk about forests, salt, community ecology, and way more with Dr. Natalie Clay. Oh, and we may geek out about undergraduate research and Costa Rica a little too.

    24 min
  4. 2503 Dr. Steve Nowicki

    03/15/2025

    2503 Dr. Steve Nowicki

    Dr. Steve Nowicki of Duke University is not only a great researcher in animal behavior, cognition, and neurobiology, he's also the guy who taught me intro bio, which set me down this whole path! This week, I got to chat with him about everything from bird brains and scientific generosity to accordions and tubas--I couldn't be happier about it!

    43 min
  5. 2502 Dr. Scott Sakaluk

    03/15/2025

    2502 Dr. Scott Sakaluk

    Dr. Scott Sakaluk, Professor Emeritus at Illinois State University, joins us to talk about his varied career in evolutionary biology and animal behavior, insects, birds, and yes, pickleball.

    34 min
  6. 2501 Dr. Kendra Wright

    02/24/2025

    2501 Dr. Kendra Wright

    It's 2025's first episode and I sat down with Kendra Wright, a graduate student in the department of Biological Sciences at the University of Memphis. Despite being about a week away from defending her dissertation (!!!), Kendra took time to talk with me about her work in biology education research, specifically about student persistence, her path in research, and gave a couple of TV recommendations to boot.

    31 min
  7. 2416 Dr. Joe Opferman

    11/19/2024

    2416 Dr. Joe Opferman

    In our final interview of the Fall 2024 seminar series, I chat with Dr. Joe Opferman of St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital about his work in apoptosis, how his practice of keeping doors and options open led him to biology in general, and Memphis in particular.

    33 min
  8. 2415 Dr. Liz Carlen

    10/25/2024

    2415 Dr. Liz Carlen

    This week, I chat with Dr. Liz Carlen from Washington University in St. Louis about her work in urban ecology and evolution, the intersection between biology and social sciences, and, of course, the dog park.

    34 min
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Who are the scientists behind the weekly seminars in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Memphis? Hear about the questions that keep them up at night, how they got where they are, and what advice they have for the next generation of biologists.

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  • Creator
    Jim Adelman
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
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  • Show Website
    Biology Bios