Production team:
Host : Maria Xenidou
Producer: Julie-Roxane Krikorian
Introduction Voice: David Bourne
Contact us:
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Music credits:
Like Lee performed by The Mini Vandals
Transition sounds: Swamp Walks performed by Jingle Punks
Mentioned in this episode
International Business Model Competition
John Hopkins' course "Genomics Data Science" on Coursera
Joint Genome Institute in Berkeley https://jgi.doe.gov/
Rhondene on LinkedIn
Maria on LinkedIn
Rhondene onTwitter @R_Winty
Rhondene’s blog
Listen to this episode and explore:
Rhondene’s childhood in the Carribean: climbing trees and reading history and geography books (3.27)
Studying biology in college to become a doctor: learning the complexities of the living organisms (7.31)
Learning to build a start-up during the International Business Model Canvas Competition (9:22)
Becoming a teacher: how she adapted to the learning styles and interests of her students (12:03)
Starting her PhD in the US: how she prepared after numerous application rejections (19:14)
Genomics: the practical applications of Rhondene’s research on genes (27:45)
Considering career options in the future of work: building skills and gaining experience (31:35)
Machine Learning: how Rhondene learned to code as a teacher in Jamaica (35:54)
Futureproofing: how to prepare for the future of work (42:18)
Building essential skills: communicating her research and connecting with her network (46:41)
Inspiring the youth and creating an impact on the world with her research (48:18)
