Dr. Robert W. Korn (distinguished botanist and professor of biology at Bellarmine University) recently passed away at the age of 89. He published more than 50 research papers, mostly in the area of developmental biology, and was one of the first to apply computer modeling to the study of cellular and plant development. Here is our interview with Bob about his life, career and research. This episode originally aired on August 19, 2019.

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Music is from 'The Four Seasons' by Antonio Vivaldi (1723). The 1st concerto 'Spring' (1st movement) was performed by John Harrison and the Wichita State University Chamber Players in 2011. This public domain recording was provided by freemusicarchive.org.