James Withrow is a Ph.D. Candidate in Biology and Entomology at North Carolina State University. His research is on honey bees, studying social interactions and queen behavior to address problems with colony productivity and survival. James is also an active student advocate and leader in his graduate programs as well as serving university-wide as a member of the Student Senate and President of the NC State Graduate Student Association. James grew up on a small family farm and previously worked at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. He is pursuing a career in science policy that integrates research, regulation, and stakeholder engagement.