Graduate Spotlight
Adam Salyer
February 2014
Advisor
Dr. Gary Bennett and Dr. Mike Scharf
Expected Graduation
Fall 2015.
EGO Officer Position
Welcome Chair
Originally From
Waukegan, IL, then Lakewood, CO
Future Career Plans
I plan on having a career in my future. That career could be in academia, industry, or government.
Area of Research
My Master’s work detailed odorous house ant (Tapinoma sessile) ecology. My PhD work will characterize the gut microbiome and phylogeny of carpenter ants (Camponotus pennyslvanicus).
Summary of Research
My Master’s work detailed odorous house ant (Tapinoma sessile) ecology. My PhD work will characterize the gut microbiome and phylogeny of carpenter ants (Camponotus pennyslvanicus).
How You Got Into Entomology
A radioactive ant stung me when I was 5. Since then, I’ve struggled with the responsibility of super powers. I also had an excellent entomologist as my undergrad advisor who had revealed to me the awesomeness of insects.
Favorite Insect and Why
Ants. They are so influential to the world and express endless varieties of behavior and morphology.
Hobbies
Playing/writing music, sketch work, super-hero stuff.
Favorite Cookie Flavor
Butterscotch Oatmeal. Soft and freshly baked with a glass of milk... Mmmmmmmmmmm…
Favorite Movie
My favorite movies are the “Indiana Jones” trilogy.
Favorite Book
Song of Ice and Fire series
Place I Would LIke to Visit in the Future
In the future I would like to visit a world where no one goes hungry. Where peace is shared between all countries. Where we work to save the natural wonders of our world. And if none of those options are available, my future rich self would like to take my wife on a second honeymoon to Italy or Australia.
