Ep. 12: From Curiosity to Impact with Dr. Jospeh Okeme

In this episode of Lessons from a Ph.D., I sit down with Dr. Joseph Okeme, environmental health researcher and assistant professor at McMaster University, to explore his inspiring journey through academia. Dr. Okeme shares how curiosity—not a perfect plan—guided his path, and how he’s working to make science more accessible through innovative methods and community-focused initiatives. We also talk about balancing passion with well-being, building inclusive labs, and the power of doing your best where you are.

To find out more about Dr. Okeme, visit his lab website or LinkedIn:

https://okemelab.ca

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-okeme-478192151/

To find out more about IdoMetrics, Dr. Okeme's dance plagiarism app, visit https://ido-website-1.onrender.com/