Penn State's Center for Human Evolution and Diversity
Penn State undergrads interview research scientists forging new pathways to understanding human evolution. A production of Penn State's Center for Human Evoluti...
Penn State’s Forensics alumna Sam Muller interviews anthropologist Sagan Friant about her research on human-environment interactions and their impacts on human health, particularly in Nigeria. Much of Friant's work centers on the emergence of new zoonotic diseases, which originate in animals and can be transmitted to humans. Sam MullerPenn State Forensics alumna, Class of 2022Sagan FriantAssistant Professor of Anthropology, Penn State
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Ancient Microbiomes and Modern Medicine
Penn State undergrad Thomas Sontag interviews associate professor of anthropology Laura Weyrich about her research on the history of our microbiomes and explains why it holds relevance to contemporary medicine.Thomas SontagUndergraduate student at Penn State double majoring in Microbiology and GermanLaura WeyrichAssociate Professor of Anthropology at Penn State
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The Evolution of Infectious Diseases
Penn State undergrad Emma Sieminski interviews Biology and Entomology professor, former Director of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, and current Senior VP of Research, Andrew Read about his research on the ecology and evolution of infectious disease. Emma Sieminski Undergraduate student at Penn State majoring in Forensic ScienceAndrew ReadEvan Pugh Professor of Biology and Entomology, Senior Vice President of Research at Penn State
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Water Challenges Across the Globe
Penn State undergrad Thomas Sontag interviews associate professor Asher Rosinger about his research, which explores how people in different parts of the world meet their water needs.Thomas SontagUndergraduate student at Penn State double majoring in Microbiology and GermanAsher RosingerAssociate Professor of Biobehavioral Health at Penn State
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Making New Laws for New Scientific Discoveries
Penn State undergrad Emma Sieminski interviews professor Jennifer Wagner about her research at the interface of emerging science and law. Emma SieminskiUndergraduate Forensic Science student at Penn StateJennifer WagnerAssistant Professor of Law, Policy and Engineering at Penn State
Penn State undergrads interview research scientists forging new pathways to understanding human evolution. A production of Penn State's Center for Human Evolution and Diversity.
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