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Byron Adams

Byron Adams in Helicopter giving thumbs up sign
Biologist
Brigham Young University
  • Trips to Antarctica: 16-17 (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

Photo: Jinna Brim