The CU Museum is closed until January 8, 2026.

During this time, collection visits will be available by appointment and other special access requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 
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Byron Adams

Note: the thumb image is copyrighted, we need to get better images.

Trips to Antarctica: 16 or 17, he lost count!

Studying: How organisms survive stress.

Discovered: The southernmost worm on the planet.

Amazed that: He gets to live in a country where people’s taxes fund scientific research in Antarctica.

Said: “Fundamental science results in applied science that benefits humans.”

Fun fact: Plays guitar.