BioHackers Podcast

David James Clarke IV and Alex Feltus
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BioHackers Podcast

Welcome to the BioHackers Podcast! Every few weeks, David and Alex welcome a world-class scientists to explore interesting topics within the AI and BioHacker movement, including Generative AI, Chaos Theory, AI in Biosciences, Climate Change, Advancements in EdTech and BioHackathons. BioHackers are a community of digital biotechnicians dedicated to solving many of the world’s toughest problems by closing the data-driven R&D workforce demand gap. This ecosystem of skilled data workers work together to mitigate climate change, inequality in education, cancer, hunger, cultural resilience, and global digital transformation. 

  1. BioHackers Podcast Season 2 Ep. 2 – Generative AI in Education featuring Julie Johnston

    06/15/2023

    BioHackers Podcast Season 2 Ep. 2 – Generative AI in Education featuring Julie Johnston

    Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 2 of the BioHackers Podcast!   In this episode, David and Alex welcome education innovator and AI evangelist Julie Johnston to the show. Together, they share their perspectives on Gen-AI and the fast-approaching future of education, including challenges for faculty, the speed of change, new assessment models, AI mentoring, and how educators are building policies around the use of Generative AI in the classroom. Disclaimer: Praxis AI is a human-first organization.😊  Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yQhaaxzpHNM  Listen to the audio version wherever you get your Podcasts: https://www.biohackerspod.com    Here is a list of topics:  Welcome to Season 2 Episode 2 (00:00)Thoughts on Generative AI? (02:09)Speed of Change – 16 Lobes in Her Brain (04:17)Welcome Julie to the Show (06:49)Why Is Julie in Higher Ed? Cool Stuff at IU? (07:40)Challenges in Generative AI? (10:10)Generative AI’s Insane Adoption Curve (12:28)Professor vs AI Balance (16:59)Assessment of Embedding Pria into Alex’s Work (21:34)Future of Learning After Generative AI (30:09)Alex’s Take on the Future of Learning (31:07)The Impact of An AI Infused Workplace on Education (36:50)How Are Educators Creating AI Policies? (45:45)Closing Thoughts (55:34) Enjoy the Show!  Thanks for your support: https://www.patreon.com/praxisai

    59 min
  2. BioHackers Podcast Season 2 Ep. 1 – HI to AI

    06/12/2023

    BioHackers Podcast Season 2 Ep. 1 – HI to AI

    Welcome to Season 2 of the BioHackers Podcast! This is Episode 1 – HI to AI.  In this episode, David and Alex look back at the inspiring guests and fun-filled episodes of Season 1. Then, they look ahead to Season 2 and explore the topic on everyone’s minds … artificial intelligence and its role in education. David shares a recent conversation with the digital mentor Pria while Alex discusses his recent experiences using AI in school and research. They end the podcast with a heartfelt plea for assistance scaling the Praxis AI mission. Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DZjo6SLNcec  Here is a list of topics:  Welcome to Season 2 (00:00)Thank You to Season 1 Participants (01:14)Looking Forward to Season 2 (12:55)Recent Conversation with Pria (18:57)AI in Education – Observations from Spring ‘23 (24:25)AI in Research – Sharing Experiences (28:35)Scaling the Praxis AI Mission (39:37)Enjoy the Show! Thanks for your support: https://www.patreon.com/praxisai

    44 min
  3. BioHackers Podcast Ep. 12 – Bug Pheromones & Agriculture featuring Markandeya Gorantla

    05/08/2023

    BioHackers Podcast Ep. 12 – Bug Pheromones & Agriculture featuring Markandeya Gorantla

    Welcome to Episode 12 of the BioHackers Podcast! In this episode, David and Alex welcome world-renown insectologist Markandeya Gorantla from India. Together, they explore insect pheromones as a solution for crop-destroying pests, the power of interdisciplinary research, GMOs, insect attraction, and how computational biology can help anyone solve humanity’s largest problems as well as landing you a sweet bug posse! Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qYAI3hHQcvU   Here is a list of topics:  Welcome to Episode 12 (00:00)Bugs and Crop Production (1:15)Alex, Markandeya, and DNA Microarrays (3:06)Welcome Markandeya to the Show (4:29)Markandeya’s Story: Early Genetics with Rice Crops (6:29)The Development of a Pheromone to Control Bug Populations (9:30)Locust Epidemics and Agriculture (12:11)The Diversity of Insect Pheromones (14:30)Why Bugs Follow Markandeya Everywhere (22:07)The Concept of Clean Food (26:55)  The Magic of Markandeya’s Pheromones (28:26)  Endless Possibilities of Computational Biology Skills (33:23)  The Interdisciplinary Nature of Markandeya’s Work (35:39)  Benefits of Integrating Computational Biology into Research (38:18)  What is a BioHacker to You? (41:33)  Closing Thoughts (42:42)   Enjoy the Show!

    44 min
  4. BioHackers Podcast Ep. 11 – Training Through Trees featuring Alex Harkess

    02/08/2023

    BioHackers Podcast Ep. 11 – Training Through Trees featuring Alex Harkess

    Welcome to Episode 11 of the BioHackers Podcast! In this episode, David and Alex welcome famed plant geneticist Alex Harkess from HudsonAlpha Biotechnology Institute. Together, they discuss genomic time traveling, cloning trees, the bridge from education to research, biohacking, and the power of telling stories for organisms that can’t speak for themselves.  Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KqFdb4pbVlI Here is a list of topics:  Welcome to Episode 11 (00:00)Ethnobotany and Childhood Trees (01:07)Welcome Alex to the Show (06:56)Alex’s Story and Love of Trees (07:28)The Magic of Diversity (13:24)How Did the World Work Together with Hudson Alpha? (16:04)Genome Sequencing is Time Traveling (20:26)How Do Trees Capture Your Imagination? (26:32)Expanding the Harkess Lab Digitally (28:23)Overcoming the Inequity of the Field of Science (30:53)Cloning the Iconic Auburn Oaks (39:15)Unleashing Creativity with Online Learning (44:15)Democratizing Course Creation (47:52)Sharing and Caring in Genomics Academics (51:45)What is the Difference Between Research and Education? (56:00)What is a BioHacker to You? (59:40)Closing Thoughts (01:01:15)Enjoy the Show!

    1h 6m
  5. BioHackers Podcast Ep. 10 – BioHacking Turmeric featuring Shivani Gupta and Reed Bender

    12/20/2022

    BioHackers Podcast Ep. 10 – BioHacking Turmeric featuring Shivani Gupta and Reed Bender

    Welcome to Episode 10 of the BioHackers Podcast! In this episode, David and Alex welcome Ayurveda experts Dr. Shivani Gupta and Reed Bender. Together, they explore the confluence of ancient Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric as a healing agent, and modern biochemistry. The result is a wonderful 5,000-year journey into a hopeful, healthier future.    Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DWb190Ov774  Sign up for the “BioHacking Turmeric” BioHackathon (Free): https://forms.gle/3RCzBd421RUnHopFA  Here is a list of topics:  Welcome to Episode 10 (00:00)Ayurveda – Polygenic Effects (01:54)Biochemistry Machines (03:45)Welcome Shivani and Reed to the Show (07:09)What is Ayurvedic Medicine? (09:19)Reed’s Journey – Mind-Body Biology (11:12)Shivani’s Journey – The Naïve Optimist (12:44)Biochemistry of Sticky Curcumin Molecule (17:20)Role of Black Pepper in the Formula (20:58)Entourage Effect – Holistic Approach to Curcumin (24:57)Nobel Prize, Praxis Mission, and Turmeric BioHackathon (32:48)Technology Allows Us to See the Complexity (40:24)Role of Doshas in Health (43:00)What are Doshas? (46:59)Personalized Genetic Medicine (50:05)Can Quantum Mechanics / AI Help? (54:54)Don’t Put the Frog in a Blender (58:50)Inflection Point | Closing Thoughts (1:01:30)   Enjoy the Show!

    1h 9m
  6. BioHackers Podcast Ep. 9 – Restoring Native American Research featuring Reno Charette

    11/28/2022

    BioHackers Podcast Ep. 9 – Restoring Native American Research featuring Reno Charette

    Welcome to Episode 9 of the BioHackers Podcast! In this episode, David and Alex welcome the inspirational Reno Charette (Sees a Circled Rainbow) from American Indian Higher Education Consortium. Together, they discuss Reno’s fascinating journey from Miss Indian Montana to indigenous healthcare research, the power of community, STEM education, and all the amazing things native and western people can teach each other. Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TFb7vOoZXmA Here is a list of topics:  Welcome to Episode 9 (00:00)Empowering Access with Indigenous Context (01:25)Value of Perspective in Learning (03:39)Welcome Reno to the Show (07:00)Reno’s Amazing Story – Running (07:54)Reno Gets Serious in College (12:42)Bull Riding Native Math to Success (16:34)Reno’s Transition Into Native-centric Projects (24:44)Native + Western Have a lot to Teach Each Other (30:57)Eldest Daughter of an Eldest Daughter … (37:29)Aseto’ne Virtual Institute (41:15)Great Native BioHackathon Ideas (45:57)Restoring Native Research – First Baby Steps (54:11)Global Virtual Tribal University (59:10)Closing Thoughts (1:06:48)Enjoy the Show!

    1h 9m
  7. BioHackers Podcast Ep. 8 – Science for Everyone featuring Tyesha Farmer

    11/07/2022

    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!

    1h 2m
  8. BioHackers Podcast Ep. 7 – Space Plants featuring Josh Vandenbrink

    08/26/2022

    BioHackers Podcast Ep. 7 – Space Plants featuring Josh Vandenbrink

    Welcome to Episode 7 of the BioHackers Podcast! In this episode, David and Alex welcome space biologist Josh Vandenbrink to the show. Together, they discuss the James Webb Space Telescope, heliotropism, overcoming the challenges of space science, NASA GeneLab, Arabidopsis, the Praxis Pyramid, and feeding colonists on Mars.   Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mK3uMV0_PAY  Here is a list of topics:  Welcome to Episode 7 (00:00)James Webb Space Telescope (01:37)Perspective = Outer Space + Inner Space (06:30)Welcome Josh to the Show (09:48)Josh’s Story in Biosciences (14:23)Josh’s Clemson Adventure (18:48)Space and Plant Heliotropism (21:01)Feeding Colonists on Mars (25:00)NASA GenLab: Mice & Rice (28:00)When Are You Visiting the Space Station? (35:23)Golden Age of Space Science (43:02)Josh is a Space V.I.P. (49:20)Major in What You Love … and Learn Python (56:23)Interdisciplinary Nature of Bioinformatics (01:05:25)What is a BioHacker to You? (01:08:55)  Enjoy the Show!

    1h 16m
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Welcome to the BioHackers Podcast! Every few weeks, David and Alex welcome a world-class scientists to explore interesting topics within the AI and BioHacker movement, including Generative AI, Chaos Theory, AI in Biosciences, Climate Change, Advancements in EdTech and BioHackathons. BioHackers are a community of digital biotechnicians dedicated to solving many of the world’s toughest problems by closing the data-driven R&D workforce demand gap. This ecosystem of skilled data workers work together to mitigate climate change, inequality in education, cancer, hunger, cultural resilience, and global digital transformation. 

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  • Creator
    David James Clarke IV and Alex Feltus
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    14
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    © 2024 BioHackers Podcast
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