Love Nature - The Biophilia Podcast

Oct 20th, 2020 - EPISODE #05

Lights, Camera…Ants!

Love Nature

The Biophilia Podcast

Biophilia, a term coined by legendary biologist Dr. E.O. Wilson, is described as humans’ innate urge to seek a connection with nature. “Love Nature: The Biophilia Podcast” explores this relationship, with an eye toward science as a way to understand and navigate a changing world, and to allow us to live better, and more responsibly, on the planet. Join co-hosts Dr. Eric Dorfman, Director and CEO of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dr. Dan Dombrowski, the Museum’s Chief Veterinarian along with their featured guests as they identify and explore our innate connections to nature through science, art, and living to promote the importance of preserving and protecting our wildlife and wild places to maintain these connections for better health and happiness. Listen today.

EPISODES

Pat Simmons
Oct 20th, 2020 - EPISODE #05

Lights, Camera…Ants!

Did you know the Museum has our own “Ant-Man”? Meet Dr. Adrian Smith, Head of the Museum’s Evolutionary Biology & Behavior Research Lab. On social media, his exciting videos inspire curiosity and fascination as he provides unique, observable views of insects and their behavior. Join us for this illuminating conversation.

Pat Simmons
Oct 6th, 2020 - EPISODE #04

The World’s Largest Natural Habitat Zoo

Meet Pat Simmons, Director & CEO of the North Carolina Zoological Park. “One of the things zoos do best,” she notes, “is reach out to large masses of people and give them that up-close personal experience with nature. A safe place where you can rely on experts to dispel fears and bring in joy. It’s incredibly important to the human soul.”

Rob Dunn
Sept 29th, 2020 - EPISODE #03

Studying the Species in Peoples’ Lives

Join us as we chat with Dr. Rob Dunn, Professor of Applied Ecology at NC State University and author of five popular science books, including “Every Living Thing” and “The Wild Life of our Bodies.” From bellybutton microbes to fabulous face mites, listen and learn all about the species that are on us, in us and around us.

E.O. Wilson in the field
Sept 22nd, 2020 - EPISODE #02

Part II: E.O. Wilson and the Half-Earth Project

Part II of our conversation with Dr. E.O. Wilson explores his concept of Half-Earth, a call to protect half the Earth’s land and sea in order to manage sufficient habitat to reverse the species extinction crisis and ensure species have the space they need to thrive. Hear how the Half-Earth Project is bringing this vision to life.

E.O. Wilson talking with chidren
Sept 15th, 2020 - EPISODE #01

Meet legendary biologist E.O. Wilson

The inaugural episode of the Love Nature podcast explores humans’ innate desire to connect with nature, a desire legendary biologist and author Dr. E.O. Wilson termed “biophilia.” Join us to meet the hosts and to hear from E.O. Wilson as they all share their personal attraction to, and journeys through, nature.

Behind the mic

Eric Dorfman

Dr. Eric Dorfman

Director and CEO, NCMNS

Dr. Eric Dorfman is Director and CEO of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Eric is also the author of several popular books and scholarly publications. His most recent book is The Future of Natural History Museums (Routledge 2018).

Dan Dombrowski

Dr. Dan Dombrowski

Chief Veterinarian, NCMNS

Dan is Chief Veterinarian at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences and Adjunct Faculty at the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine.

Eban Crawford

Engineer

Eban is the composer and soundscape designer on the NC Museum of Natural Sciences digital media team.

Micah Beasley

Producer

Micah is the P.R. & Marketing Coordinator for the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences.

Ben Norton

Producer

Ben is Head of Technology at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

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