Rafael D’Andrea is focused on understanding what makes the queen bee different from her peers. Host Heather Lynch and D’Andrea, assistant professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University, to discuss mathematical models in understanding nature, and the importance of collaboration and data sharing in scientific research. D’Andrea explains his research on eusociality in animals and the factors contributing to diversity in tropical forests. Additionally, they delve into potential biases and the need for reforms of the peer review process.Learn more with:“Eusocial reproduction selects for longevity” by R D’Andrea, CD Kocher, B Skiena, B Futcher“Chesson's coexistence theory” by G Barabás, R D'Andrea, SM Stump“Can editors save peer review from peer reviewers?” by R D’Andrea, JP O’DwyerSkip ahead to the chapter that interests you:00:24 Introduction to Nature's Diversity01:14 Transition from Physics to Ecology06:45 Understanding Eusociality09:05 Longevity and Eusociality24:26 Exploring Tropical Forest Biodiversity27:38 Role of Animals in Plant Reproduction27:42 Introduction to Barro Colorado Island28:43 Unique Data Set of Barro Colorado Island31:12 Peer Review Process in Science32:32 Bias and Interventions in Peer Review34:54 Challenges and Solutions in Peer Review49:11 Future of Theoretical Ecology54:02 Conclusion and Podcast Wrap-UpTell a friend and share a link to this episode.You can find all our episodes at www.stonybrook.edu/c4e or wherever you stream audio.Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/c4e/newsletters.phpFor all things Stony Brook on social media: https://bit.ly/m/sbuC4E Presents is a production of Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth.Host: Heather LynchEditor: J.D. AllenProgram Manager: Jennifer Gilday

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