Adam Hartstone-Rose

Adam Hartstone-Rose is a Professor at North Carolina State University’s Department of Biological Sciences, affiliated with the College of Sciences. He directs the Comparative Anatomy & Functional Morphology Research Lab, focusing on anatomical adaptations in mammals, particularly primates and carnivores. His work integrates live animal studies, muscle analysis, and fossil remains to infer dietary and locomotive behaviors of extinct species. Concurrently, he leads funded projects examining STEM education engagement among marginalized youth.

Research interests span functional morphology, paleobiology, and STEM outreach. Notable projects include studying masticatory muscle architecture in lemurs and the effects of STEM activities on student career aspirations. He holds the 2020 American Association of Anatomy’s BioArt Award for scientific visualization.

• Lab Affiliations: Biological Sciences, Comparative Biomedical Sciences (College of Veterinary Medicine), Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology.
• Recent Achievements: Advised PhD candidate Ashley Deutsch, who earned her doctorate; recognized students Arin Berger and Reece Brown for academic resilience and research contributions.
• Key Themes: Combining anatomical analysis with educational outreach to bridge gaps in STEM participation.