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

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!