Adam Bynum

Adam Bynum serves as an Instructor of Biology at Our Lady of the Lake University, emphasizing critical thinking and inclusive pedagogy in his teaching philosophy.

His academic background includes:

• Master of Science in Marine Biology, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
• Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Dayton

Dr. Bynum specializes in computational biology and bioinformatics, developing computer models to study population recovery after bottlenecks and invasive species expansion. His methodology integrates simulated data with empirical observations to refine predictive accuracy for conservation applications.

He co-directs the $5 million USDA NextGen TExAS FAST grant for agricultural science training. Outside academia, he maintains diverse pets, balcony/community gardens growing peppers/strawberries/cucumbers, and actively participates in tabletop gaming communities.