Ep 28: Biosphere 2; A Masked Success
Synopsis
The Deputy Director of Biosphere 2.0 joined the podcast to discuss the history of Biosphere 2.0 and highlight the achievements not widely seen by the public. This public masking was due to pop-culture influences that outweighed the science, and bad decision making from the communication side of management. Tune in to learn what’s to come at Biosphere 2.0 and how it is helping us better understand Biosphere 1.0 (Earth)!
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Meet the Guest Star
John Adams
For two decades, John has helped drive the evolution of Biosphere 2 through starting in 1995, when he lead all terrestrial experiments inside Biosphere 2. Building on his deep knowledge of the facility and its science, Adams became Biosphere 2’s Media Coordinator and Public Spokesperson at Columbia University in 1999, fielding B2 inquiries from around the world. Building public understanding of the University’s groundbreaking earth systems science research and developing its K-12 education programs (Passport to Learning™).
At the same time, Adams assumed leadership for B2’s exhibits and public outreach staff. After a year in the private industry biotech sector overseeing R&D as well as aspects of sales, marketing, engineering and design for an innovative water treatment technology, Adams returned to B2 in 2004, bringing his unique institutional knowledge of the facility to bear as a critical member of the B2 transition team.
John filled critical roles such as; Facilities Manager, Health & Safety Supervisor, Public Outreach Coordinator and Biological systems manager which led him to being named Assistant Director of Planning and Facilities - a mantle he held for seven years.
In 2014, Adams advanced to his current leadership role of Biosphere 2 Deputy Director. In part, the promotion marked a return to his roots, engaging as a key member of the team that plans and directs all research and related activities inside Biosphere 2 and the surrounding campus.
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