RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba -- Rendered At Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:20:05 +0000 Biology Bios https://redcircle.com/shows/biology-bios en-US All rights reserved. Jim Adelman Who are the scientists behind the weekly seminars in Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Memphis? Hear about the research questions they're super-excited about, how they got where they are, and what advice they have for students in biology. 478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba 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.

]]> episodic no Jim Adelman adelmanjs@gmail.com no full 2506 Dr. Judy Cole 2506 Dr. Judy Cole 2506 Jim Adelman 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.

]]> <p>Bio bios&#39; 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&#39;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&#39;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.</p> 734d9462-03ce-4449-9861-65e6c6309c47 https://redcircle.com/shows/478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba/episodes/cad2df94-8d60-4f77-98b6-bd5d0bad3acb Sat, 28 Jun 2025 02:20:37 +0000 4873 no full 2505 Dr. Cissy Ballen 2505 Dr. Cissy Ballen 2505 Jim Adelman 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.

]]> <p>This week I speak with Dr. Cissy Ballen from Auburn University about her research in biology education, the importance of mentors, and &#34;the hidden curriculum.&#34; There are some really valuable nuggets (that particular word came up a surprising amount!), especially for undergrads interested in future paths in biology.</p> 445222e8-1c21-4097-94a1-54b8624ff7c9 https://redcircle.com/shows/478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba/episodes/58ea793c-85f8-4e2d-b389-3db9751fb74f Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0000 1651 no full 2504 Dr. Natalie Clay 2504 Dr. Natalie Clay 2504 Jim Adelman 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.

]]> <p>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.</p> 47b3bb1c-f1f6-4e11-b6ba-8e5a5362196e https://redcircle.com/shows/478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba/episodes/2325dbab-5dd7-46fc-a4e8-26b816b27fa2 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 02:30:00 +0000 1459 no full 2503 Dr. Steve Nowicki 2503 Dr. Steve Nowicki 2503 Jim Adelman 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!

]]> <p>Dr. Steve Nowicki of Duke University is not only a great researcher in animal behavior, cognition, and neurobiology, he&#39;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&#39;t be happier about it!</p> 9c6c14a1-c2ec-44e5-be20-1894e845b80c https://redcircle.com/shows/478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba/episodes/fd25b1fa-912f-4250-93f6-5d9b6fb6d5bd Sat, 15 Mar 2025 20:35:00 +0000 2575 no full 2502 Dr. Scott Sakaluk 2502 Dr. Scott Sakaluk 2502 Jim Adelman 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.

]]> <p>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.</p> 74ba715d-56a9-42df-b4b9-c6c07e47ba1a https://redcircle.com/shows/478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba/episodes/a8f2fc84-acb4-4044-a0c8-ac8f87fd8c6b Sat, 15 Mar 2025 04:50:00 +0000 2068 no full 2501 Dr. Kendra Wright 2501 Dr. Kendra Wright 2501 Jim Adelman 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.

]]> <p>It&#39;s 2025&#39;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.</p> 548966a3-faaf-4f62-b23a-4c71091609f9 https://redcircle.com/shows/478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba/episodes/c2f7308c-b750-42b5-a2a4-56e757fc1a51 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 02:30:00 +0000 1847 no full 2416 Dr. Joe Opferman 2416 Dr. Joe Opferman 2416 Jim Adelman 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.

]]> <p>In our final interview of the Fall 2024 seminar series, I chat with Dr. Joe Opferman of St. Jude&#39;s Children&#39;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.</p> 29c2ae9f-72d5-408f-8737-e71846f6c6d4 https://redcircle.com/shows/478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba/episodes/487a5291-ee6c-4006-80da-481b8e380d71 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:01:00 +0000 1958 no full 2415 Dr. Liz Carlen 2415 Dr. Liz Carlen 2415 Jim Adelman 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.

]]> <p>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.</p> b910605e-011b-4dad-b87a-45bb1b3489c0 https://redcircle.com/shows/478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba/episodes/1fb332e5-1bc8-4448-a985-00ec0c3e037b Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 2041 no full 2414 Dr. Matthew Pollard 2414 Dr. Matthew Pollard 2414 Jim Adelman University of Memphis PhD Candidate, Matthew Pollard, joins me to talk about his dissertation research on the evolution of diet in carnivores, his path to graduate school (and beyond), and just a little D&D.

]]> <p>University of Memphis PhD Candidate, Matthew Pollard, joins me to talk about his dissertation research on the evolution of diet in carnivores, his path to graduate school (and beyond), and just a little D&amp;D.</p> 5ca2d9fb-b3eb-4488-8933-b00e1d325ec6 https://redcircle.com/shows/478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba/episodes/1d0197dd-64dd-4fae-a885-3585575d6b01 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 23:40:00 +0000 2192 no full 2413 Dr. Anna Dornhaus 2413 Dr. Anna Dornhaus 2413 Jim Adelman Join me for a great conversation with Dr. Anna Dornhaus of the University of Arizona about everything from collective behavior of ants through distributed computing and finally some great ideas about the philosophy of science and open science.

]]> <p>Join me for a great conversation with Dr. Anna Dornhaus of the University of Arizona about everything from collective behavior of ants through distributed computing and finally some great ideas about the philosophy of science and open science.</p> e8c1b5a1-36f9-4fd9-bc12-25b2174d1be2 https://redcircle.com/shows/478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba/episodes/4fb25ca8-d7f0-4d1d-adf7-fbcb79689a77 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 22:40:00 +0000 3454 no full 2412 Dr. Dustin Reichard 2412 Dr. Dustin Reichard 2412 Jim Adelman This week, Dr. Dustin Reichard joins us from Ohio Wesleyan University to talk about his research in animal behavior, the career path that landed him at a liberal arts school with a strong undergraduate research program, as well as songbirds and baking (those last two aren't mixed together, don't worry).

]]> <p>This week, Dr. Dustin Reichard joins us from Ohio Wesleyan University to talk about his research in animal behavior, the career path that landed him at a liberal arts school with a strong undergraduate research program, as well as songbirds and baking (those last two aren&#39;t mixed together, don&#39;t worry).</p> ea20eae1-0803-4402-80b9-e1a801eef390 https://redcircle.com/shows/478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba/episodes/8b41fdec-30c4-40d1-bebf-2517c0dd0bee Sun, 06 Oct 2024 20:00:00 +0000 1904 no full 2411 Dr. Colleen Jonsson 2411 Dr. Colleen Jonsson 2411 Jim Adelman This week, Dr. Colleen Jonsson joins us from just down the road at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center. In addition to running the regional biocontainment lab, Dr. Jonsson does in-depth molecular research on viruses, including some pretty scary ones and others from remote regions of a South American rainforest. We'll hit on Eastern Equine Encephalitis, yoga, and everything in between.

]]> <p>This week, Dr. Colleen Jonsson joins us from just down the road at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center. In addition to running the regional biocontainment lab, Dr. Jonsson does in-depth molecular research on viruses, including some pretty scary ones and others from remote regions of a South American rainforest. We&#39;ll hit on Eastern Equine Encephalitis, yoga, and everything in between.</p> 58220e76-aec9-4b7d-9979-f34b5bd3e904 https://redcircle.com/shows/478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba/episodes/9cd5b15b-0b1e-489b-8cc5-cebe4c612fce Fri, 27 Sep 2024 23:00:00 +0000 2144 no full 2410 Dr. Jackie Lebenzon 2410 Dr. Jackie Lebenzon 2410 Jim Adelman Join us for a conversation with Dr. Jackie Lebenzon from the University of Calgary about her work on potato beetle physiology, baking, and of course, penguins!

]]> <p>Join us for a conversation with Dr. Jackie Lebenzon from the University of Calgary about her work on potato beetle physiology, baking, and of course, penguins!</p> 88fca0a2-b881-4c5d-a5f7-8e201a2aed38 https://redcircle.com/shows/478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba/episodes/3346d09e-7c50-4fb2-bd23-3e06357a478c Mon, 23 Sep 2024 23:48:00 +0000 1247 no full 2409 Dr. Clay Cressler 2409 Dr. Clay Cressler 2409 Jim Adelman Among other topics, Clay Cressler, from the University of Nebraska, talks about blending mathematical theory and experiments, getting into a biology PhD program without ever having taken any biology classes, and backpacking.

]]> <p>Among other topics, Clay Cressler, from the University of Nebraska, talks about blending mathematical theory and experiments, getting into a biology PhD program without ever having taken any biology classes, and backpacking.</p> 8a8ce3c5-7bce-4172-a764-eb2e1e45b65c https://redcircle.com/shows/478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba/episodes/eb15ec40-611e-48e7-81f5-592f7f9b5e50 Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000 2513 no full 2408 Dr. Kate LeCroy 2408 Dr. Kate LeCroy 2408 Jim Adelman Dr. Kate LeCroy from just down the street at Rhodes College shares insights into native bee biology and conservation, finding her people in biology, and the critical importance of Dolly Parton playlists and impersonators in science.

]]> <p>Dr. Kate LeCroy from just down the street at Rhodes College shares insights into native bee biology and conservation, finding her people in biology, and the critical importance of Dolly Parton <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/016tltEONs9p3fuaPdxEJA?si=8564d53ca7f5471a" rel="nofollow">playlists</a> and <a href="https://x.com/BeesYall/status/1398024262087319553" rel="nofollow">impersonators</a> in science.</p> dec492af-9f22-4312-9be7-4994b3270be2 https://redcircle.com/shows/478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba/episodes/12e54df5-7f21-48c9-97d6-1455fd579c88 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 22:42:00 +0000 1468 no full 2407 Dr. Mariel Pfeifer 2407 Dr. Mariel Pfeifer 2407 Jim Adelman It's our final episode for spring 2024 and it's on quite a delay--sorry! But worth the wait--I sat down in person with Dr. Mariel Pfeifer to talk about her work in Biology Education Research and how she got where she is today. For more information on Dr. Pfeifer, check out her webpage, here:

https://www.pfeiferlab.com/

]]> <p>It&#39;s our final episode for spring 2024 and it&#39;s on quite a delay--sorry! But worth the wait--I sat down in person with Dr. Mariel Pfeifer to talk about her work in Biology Education Research and how she got where she is today. For more information on Dr. Pfeifer, check out her webpage, here:</p><p>https://www.pfeiferlab.com/</p> aff208d8-701f-4883-847b-8f3de146cc9e https://redcircle.com/shows/478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba/episodes/2f0e9486-5966-4055-acb2-00c3880df256 Mon, 06 May 2024 16:34:37 +0000 1661 no full 2406 Dr. Vanessa Ezenwa 2406 Dr. Vanessa Ezenwa 2406 Jim Adelman This week Dr. Vanessa Ezenwa joins us from Yale University to talk about her research on wild African buffalo, their wormy and bacterial co-infections, and how taking an animal behavior class in college changed the course of her career.

]]> <p>This week Dr. Vanessa Ezenwa joins us from Yale University to talk about her research on wild African buffalo, their wormy and bacterial co-infections, and how taking an animal behavior class in college changed the course of her career.</p> cecbf8aa-d094-4a48-a203-a77bb536bb77 https://redcircle.com/shows/478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba/episodes/ea32e858-0792-4bae-bfe8-bb456bf605c8 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:43:28 +0000 1397 no full 2405 Dr. Amber Smith 2405 Dr. Amber Smith 2405 Jim Adelman This week, I sit down with Dr. Amber Smith to talk about she blends mathematical models with experimental manipulations to understand how infection with more than one pathogen at the same time (or in rapid succession) can alter immune defenses and disease outcomes. Embrace the nonlinearity!

]]> <p>This week, I sit down with Dr. Amber Smith to talk about she blends mathematical models with experimental manipulations to understand how infection with more than one pathogen at the same time (or in rapid succession) can alter immune defenses and disease outcomes. Embrace the nonlinearity!</p> 6de192db-88bb-47c4-9ab9-05811b96009b https://redcircle.com/shows/478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba/episodes/165c725c-8378-46c6-bebc-77aa106745fb Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:00:10 +0000 1323 no full 2404 Dr. Kim Cooper 2404 Dr. Kim Cooper 2404 Jim Adelman Although Dr. Cooper's talk at Memphis has already passed, we were able to sit down and chat about her path in Biology, which ended up in some really interesting realms of evolution and developmental biology (and some pretty darn charismatic study organisms--jerboas).

]]> <p>Although Dr. Cooper&#39;s talk at Memphis has already passed, we were able to sit down and chat about her path in Biology, which ended up in some really interesting realms of evolution and developmental biology (and some pretty darn charismatic study organisms--jerboas).</p> 288b36d2-896f-4eea-a8dc-b3e252b1bd10 https://redcircle.com/shows/478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba/episodes/60bed4eb-f779-4aee-8cb1-48f6f8e45378 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 21:57:13 +0000 1665 no full 2403 Dr. Christina Kwapich 2403 Dr. Christina Kwapich 2403 Jim Adelman Dr. Christina Kwapich joins Biology Bios to talk about how her love of critters, most notably ants, turned into an adventure that's taken her all across the nation and around the world.

]]> <p>Dr. Christina Kwapich joins Biology Bios to talk about how her love of critters, most notably ants, turned into an adventure that&#39;s taken her all across the nation and around the world.</p> 37389f9e-8c05-40d1-a6bb-d4c4fec772e5 https://redcircle.com/shows/478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba/episodes/b2e736e6-084d-4e22-8ae6-101c109e5122 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:40:00 +0000 1402 no full 2402 Dr. Heather Bergan-Roller 2402 Dr. Heather Bergan-Roller 2402 Jim Adelman Dr. Heather Bergan-Roller joins us from the University of Northern Illinois to talk about her work in biology education research, equity in STEM, and how she balances work and life.

]]> <p>Dr. Heather Bergan-Roller joins us from the University of Northern Illinois to talk about her work in biology education research, equity in STEM, and how she balances work and life.</p> bff542f7-bf24-473b-b9a0-9f073ee0742d https://redcircle.com/shows/478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba/episodes/7abaacab-f7e4-49b0-86bd-e347c20167f1 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:40:00 +0000 1169 no full 2401 Dr. Sheila Poo 2401 Dr. Sheila Poo 2401 Jim Adelman Our first episode ever features Dr. Shiela Poo from the Memphis Zoo talking about animal conservation projects from Mississippi to Sri Lanka.

]]> <p>Our first episode ever features Dr. Shiela Poo from the Memphis Zoo talking about animal conservation projects from Mississippi to Sri Lanka.</p> eb958415-e8f3-4e64-8579-bfb98b9e868e https://redcircle.com/shows/478b7c00-e0b8-4c48-b660-ea976b7f90ba/episodes/ec70231f-5dba-41fa-8a9a-604bdc2b0510 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:53:00 +0000 1216 no