This month, Camilla and Tobias are joined by Jorden Lane, who is an Immunology PhD candidate. Originally from Waldorf, Maryland and having received a BS in Biology from Towson University, he is currently with the Esterházy Lab studying gastrointestinal lymphatics. Jorden shares with us the importance of science education to translate research and findings to the public, representation of marginalized communities in the scientific workforce, and the recognition of the impact of research on humanity.
Give this episode a listen to learn about how Jorden continues to reckon with the historical lack of knowledge about and access to academic possibilities beyond a certain level of education for marginalized communities, cultivates authenticity in his communities, and honors his family by persevering in science as an underrepresented minority and staying curious.
As mentioned in this episode:
The Gordon Research Conferences® "...provide an international forum for the presentation and discussion of frontier research in the biological, chemical, physical and engineering sciences and their interfaces."
Electric Arches by Eve L. Ewing, UChicago Associate Professor, Department of Race, Diaspora, and Indigeneity
Dr. Raven (Baxter) the Science Maven, who is a science educator sharing all types of science careers through various social media platforms.
The South Side Science Festival, created in 2022, brings the South Side and UChicago communities together for a day of fun outdoor science exploration, inspiring exchanges with faculty and student researchers, live experiments and demonstrations, food, and music.
Access the full transcript here. This transcript for Episode 7: An Interview with Jorden Lane was prepared by a transcription service and edited by an individual. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated.
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