Author: Theresa Gildner

Human Biology Association · SoS 82 – Health Research Across Diverse Populations with Dr. Michael Gurven This week Chris and Cara chat with Dr. Michael Gurven on a variety of topics, ranging from advice on finding a field site that matches your research interests, the long and challenging process of establishing a successful longitudinal study, … Read More

Human Biology Association · SoS 79 – Stress and Intergenerational Health with Dr. Zaneta Thayer In this episode, Dr. Zaneta Thayer joins Chris and Cara to discuss her many projects examining the intergenerational effects of stressful experiences during pregnancy. Dr. Thayer works primarily in New Zealand, where her research has documented links between experienced discrimination … Read More

Human Biology Association · SoS 78 – Take a load off: The energetics of carrying with Drs. Jesús Rodriguez & Ana Mateos In this episode of the Sausage of Science, Cara and Chris talk with Drs. Jesús Rodriguez & Ana Mateos, scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH) in Burgos, … Read More

Human Biology Association · SoS 76 – With a Side of Knowledge Crossover Episode ft. Cara Ocobock In this episode we bring you a cross-over with the podcast “With a Side of Knowledge”, hosted by Ted Fox from the University of Notre Dame’s Provost Office. This interview features our own Dr. Cara Ocobock discussing her … Read More

Human Biology Association · SoS 75- Arch and Anth Crossover Episode ft. Chris Lynn This week, we’re bringing you a cross-promotion with the awesome “The Arch & Anth Podcast”, hosted by Dr. Michael Rivera. A bonus: this episode features our very own Dr. Chris Lynn! We hope that you enjoy hearing more about Chris’ work … Read More

Human Biology Association · SoS 73 – Unpacking the Black Boxes of Neurophysiology and Inheritance with Dr. Aaron Blackwell

Human Biology Association · SoS 72 – Hackademics: Ethical Research and International Student Advising with Dr. Pablo Nepomnaschy In this episode of the Sausage of Science, Cara and Chris talk with Dr. Pablo Nepomnaschy, an Associate Professor of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University. Dr. Nepomnaschy discusses his transformation into a researcher who focuses on … Read More

This week on the Sausage of Science, Cara and Chris talk with Dr. Sam Urlacher, an assistant professor at Baylor University. Dr. Urlacher discusses his work examining life history tradeoffs and energetic constraints among Shuar children of Amazonian Ecuador. In addition, he answers questions about possible links between COVID-19 and child development patterns, and also … Read More

This week Cara and Chris chat with Dr. Eileen Hebets, a Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dr. Hebets discusses her research on spider communication and how these same techniques can be applied to better understand communication in humans and other animals.

Dr. Rebecca Gibson, a visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Notre Dame, shares her fascinating research on the history of corsets in this week’s episode. Dr. Gibson’s primary research examines changes in the skeletal structure of women who wore corsets between 1700-1900 CE. She also discusses her work exploring the romantic and sexual entanglements … Read More