• BioHackers Podcast Ep. 8 – Science for Everyone featuring Tyesha Farmer

  • Nov 7 2022
  • Length: 1 hr and 2 mins
  • Podcast

BioHackers Podcast Ep. 8 – Science for Everyone featuring Tyesha Farmer

  • Summary

  • Welcome to Episode 8 of the BioHackers Podcast!

    In this episode, David and Alex welcome inspirational bioinformatics professor Tyesha Farmer from Alabama A&M University. Together, they discuss the importance of academic mentorship, the global impact of agriscience, and the power of enabling everyone with the opportunities of a science-based education.

    Watch the Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bPrLkt07cPo


    Here is a list of topics:

    • Welcome to Episode 8 (00:00)
    • The Open-Source Movement (1:28)
    • Connecting Marginalized Students to the Right Tools (4:31)
    • Welcome Tyesha to the Show (7:33)
    • How Dr. Farmer Expanded Research Opportunities (9:45)
    • The Story of Dr. Farmer’s Journey to a Science Career (10:57)
    • Dr. Farmer Finding Her Identity in STEM (22:27)
    • Providing Access to STEM Opportunities Through Virtual Research (29:51)
    • Scaling Mentorship Opportunities (31:27)
    • Building an International Community of Researchers (34:40)
    • Digital Credentials (37:40)
    • Educating after a PhD (44:00)
    • The Importance of Agriscience Education (46:00)
    • How Alex Started His Science Career in Agriscience (51:24)
    • What is a BioHacker to You? (58:40)
    • Closing Thoughts (59:59)

    Enjoy the Show!

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