Hosts: Ellie Booth and Maddy Devin

Guest: Dr. Katherine Chiou, a paleoethnobotanist in the University of Alabama Department of Anthropology. 

Dr. Chiou specializes in ancient plants in the Moche empire of Peru and the domestication of the chili pepper. Her research is impactful on not only the field of anthropology, but history, and biology. Hear her speak about her lab, her research, and her tips for undergraduate students interested in research! If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Chiou or getting in contact with her, email [email protected] or check out her website at http://kchiou.people.ua.edu/.