Project Research

Guest: Dr. Christina Staudhammer

Hosts: Derek Maas and Sophia Dudeck

We brought on University of Alabama Professor Dr. Christina Staudhammer to the podcast to ask her about how she came to Alabama (interesting story - Gainesville is involved) and her current research projects both here in Alabama and down in the Amazon Rainforest of Brazil. The Staudhammer Biometrics lab focuses on quantitative research in ecological systems.  The lab's interdisciplinary research covers a broad range of topics, including mixed effects models in forestry and natural resources, design and analysis of experimental data, quantifying size and structure distributional differences in natural systems, and quantifying model uncertainty. The lab aims to promote better conservation and management of natural resources by developing a better understanding of the dynamics of natural systems. The lab research is in three main areas: 1) advancing models of carbon fluxes derived from eddy covariance (EC) studies; 2) developing models characterizing the population dynamics of Bertholletia excelsa (Brazil nut); 3) enhancing models of urban forest structure and growth; and 4) regional scale impacts of forest management on C, water, and biodiversity. For more information about Dr. Staudhammer's work, check out her website: https://cstaudhammer.people.ua.edu/people.html

Hosts: Anna Brooks Allen and Audrey Best 

Guest: Dr. Guy Caldwell 

Dr. Caldwell studies neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and ALS by observing the model organism C. elegans in his lab called the Work Shack. He is a University Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Alabama.The researchers in the Caldwell lab investigate the molecular mechanisms of organismal regulation and metabolic response to protein stressors implicated in human neurological diseases including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and related disorders.  The focus is on discovery of gene targets for therapeutic development and drug discovery, as well as environmental contributors to neurodegeneration using the nematode model system.  For more information about The Caldwell Lab, check out his website: http://wormshack.ua.edu

In today's episode, Brandon Hatchett and Emily Ager are returning to do a podcast with Dr. Lingyan Kong, who is an assistant professor at the University of Alabama. Dr. Kong's focuses on food science through interdisciplinary research. He will discuss his path into food science research, and his work with students here at UA.  Dr. Kong's research group hopes  to understand the structure-function relationships in food biopolymers at the molecular, microscopic and macroscopic levels, and to develop food materials of unique structures and properties for improving food quality and nutritional benefits. His research group values interdisciplinary and collaborative research projects that integrate knowledge from food science, nutrition, physical chemistry, and materials science. Their in-depth inquiry in the field of food science and nutrition should ultimately aim at finding solutions for a safe, nutritious, and affordable food supply that enhances quality of life and human health.For more information about Dr. Kong's research, check out his website at: https://lkong.people.ua.edu/research.html.

In this episode of the project research podcast, we talked with an associate professor from the biology department, Dr. Ryan Earley, about how he got into research. The research that he and his students are currently doing with animal behavior, neurobiology, and gene expression.He also has a few recommendations he has for college students. 

Host: Allison Hayes

Guest: Dr. Michael McKain

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Host: Cassie Minne

Guest: Dr. Adam Knowlden

Join Cassie Minne as she talks with Associate Professor of Health Sciences, Dr. Adam Knowlden, about his research related to chronic disease and the factors associated with chronic disease.  Dr. Knowlden has conducted numerous studies, including several that have been grant funded, all related to improving the lives of individuals living with chronic diseases.  For more information about Dr. Knowlden's research, check out his website: http://aknowlden.people.ua.edu/cv--bio.html

This week, join Allison Hayes as she talks with Dr. Michael McKain, an assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and the University of Alabama's Curator of the Herbarium. Want to know what that is or how you can see it on campus? Tune in this week for a fun conversation and evolutionary biology as well as great tips for getting involved in undergraduate research. For more information about Dr. McKain's research, check out his website: https://bsc.ua.edu/profiles/michael-mckain/

Host: Garrett Burnett

Guest: Dr. Cynthia Peacock

https://cis.ua.edu/cis-theme-staff/dr-cynthia-peacock/ 

Hosts: Joey Westermeyer and Avery

Guest: Dr. Hubner

Join Avery and Joey as they learn from the one and only Dr. Hubner about his research. Dr. Hubner has investigated the fluid dynamics and structure-fluid interactions of micro air vehicles, developed special pressure sensitive coatings for use in aerodynamic analysis, and the effect of him being awesome on the performance of the University of Alabama's own ultimate team. https://eng.ua.edu/eng-directory/dr-james-paul-hubner/

Hosts: Devin, Nia Cosby, and Elizabeth

Guest: Cameron Lacquement

Tune into this week's episode as Devin, Nia and Elizabeth chat with Cameron Lacquement, an assistant teaching professor at the University of Alabama, who studies southeastern archeology and artifacts specific to Moundville, Alabama.  https://clacquement.people.ua.edu/