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2024-04-161h 33
STEM LabAI Teaching Assistants and Virtual Labs: Using Discovery in STEM Ed (Dr. Alex Feltus, Clemson University)What does the future STEM classroom look like? What will be the role of the human instructor? Dr. Alex Feltus, Professor of Genetics and Biochemistry at Clemson University, addresses these questions and discusses his passion for integrating discovery and real research into his own courses. As a specialist in biomedical data science and informatics, and as Chief Science Officer for PRAXIS, a digital education and research company, Alex is well-placed to predict where education technology is headed.
2023-10-0421 min
BioHackers PodcastBioHackers Podcast Season 2 Ep. 2 – Generative AI in Education featuring Julie JohnstonWelcome 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 you...
2023-06-1558 min
BioHackers PodcastBioHackers Podcast Season 2 Ep. 1 – HI to AIWelcome 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...
2023-06-1243 min
BioHackers PodcastBioHackers Podcast Ep. 12 – Bug Pheromones & Agriculture featuring Markandeya GorantlaWelcome 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...
2023-05-0843 min
Breaking SilosDr. Alex Feltus - Genomics, Praxis AI, Building an Interdisciplinary Research TeamDr. Alex Feltus of Clemson University's Department of Genomics and Biochemistry joins us to discuss his diverse career background, his company, academia, and the varied projects he has worked on which involved bringing together a team of people with very different areas of expertise. Enjoy!
See Dr. Feltus' Company Website and Podcast here:
Praxis AI: https://www.prxai.com
Biohackers Podcast: https://biohackerspodcast.buzzsprout.com
2023-02-1053 min
BioHackers PodcastBioHackers Podcast Ep. 11 – Training Through Trees featuring Alex HarkessWelcome 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/KqFdb4pbVlIHere 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 Di...
2023-02-081h 06
BioHackers PodcastBioHackers Podcast Ep. 10 – BioHacking Turmeric featuring Shivani Gupta and Reed BenderWelcome 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 (0...
2022-12-201h 09
BioHackers PodcastBioHackers Podcast Ep. 9 – Restoring Native American Research featuring Reno CharetteWelcome 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/TFb7vOoZXmAHere 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)Wel...
2022-11-281h 09
BioHackers PodcastBioHackers Podcast Ep. 8 – Science for Everyone featuring Tyesha FarmerWelcome 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 Sto...
2022-11-071h 02
BioHackers PodcastBioHackers Podcast Ep. 7 – Space Plants featuring Josh VandenbrinkWelcome 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 Pla...
2022-08-261h 16
BioHackers PodcastBioHackers Podcast Ep. 6 – BioHackathons featuring Courtney ShearerWelcome to Episode 6 of the BioHackers Podcast!In this episode, David and Alex welcome Courtney Shearer from Harvard Medical School. Together, they discuss Courtney’s journey from Clemson to Crispr to Harvard, the power of biohacking, the joy of interdisciplinary collaboration, the Zen of running, virtual research in biotechnology, and the best way to learn new skills. Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bpHI-ODEI8AHere is a list of topics: Welcome to Episode 6 (00:00)Alex’s Experience with Hackathons (03:39)Upcoming BioHackers BioHackathons (05:09)Welcome Courtney to the Show (06:10)Courtney’s Time at...
2022-08-0752 min
BioHackers PodcastBioHackers Podcast Ep. 5 – Emergence of Psychohistory featuring Ken MatusowWelcome to Episode 5 of the BioHackers Podcast!In this episode, David and Alex welcome famous inventor and systems theorist Ken Matusow to the show. Together, they discuss the emergence of quantum mechanics as a tool for curing cancer, the power of imaginary numbers, the New Renaissance, quantum weirdness, and valuable life lessons learned from Isaac Asimov’s Foundation trilogy. Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/isBLpZwArgc Here is a list of topics: Welcome to Episode 5 (00:00)Complexity: The New Renaissance (01:32)How Can Quantum Mechanics Explain Biology? (06:21)Welcome Ken to the Show...
2022-07-201h 27
BioHackers PodcastBioHackers Podcast Ep. 4 – Dynamic Cellular Models featuring Marc BirtwistleWelcome to Episode 4 of the BioHackers Podcast! In this episode, David and Alex welcome Marc Birtwistle to the show. Together, they discuss mathematical modeling as a time machine for the cell, the lab of the future, great advice for careers in science, kinesthetic learning, and Marc’s cool new company, Blotting Innovations. Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ATWPnCblx0M Here is a list of topics: Welcome to Episode 4 (00:00)In Silico Science (01:01)Modeling Weather of the Cell (03:26)Welcome Marc to the Show (06:42)Don’t Panic – Marc’s Story I (08:54)Pivot into Bios...
2022-07-0855 min
BioHackers PodcastBioHackers Podcast Ep. 3 - Biodata, AI, & Workflows featuring Ben ShermanWelcome to Episode 3 of the BioHackers Podcast!In this episode, David and Alex welcome Ben Sherman to the show. Together, they discuss the role of AI in finding patterns in data, the magic of workflows, image analytics, the top 3 skills of a computational scientist, and how to become a Groovy coder. Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q5kSRbg2w1MHere is a list of topics: Welcome to Episode 3 (00:00)AI Eyes Find Patterns in Data (02:45)Feltus + GTA + AI = Tumor Genomics (06:00)Welcome Ben to the Show (07:30)How Did You Ge...
2022-06-2958 min
BioHackers PodcastBioHackers Podcast Ep. 2 - Chaos Theory featuring Reed BenderWelcome to Episode 2 of the BioHackers Podcast!In this episode, David and Alex welcome Reed Bender to the show. Together, they discuss creative ways for science to help find order in life’s randomness, including chaos theory, yoga’s role in biosciences, single cell RNA sequencing, democratized compute, sonic brain interactions, and holistic approaches to cancer research. It is a lot of FUN! Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k6g3l8ZI-VMHere is a list of topics: Welcome to Episode 2 (00:00)What is Chaos Theory? (00:44)The Order of Life’s...
2022-06-221h 07
BioHackers PodcastBioHackers Podcast Ep. 1 - What is a BioHacker featuring Alex FeltusWelcome to the inaugural episode of the BioHackers Podcast!In this episode, David and Alex discuss the formation and growth of the BioHacker movement, including the first BioHackathon (for Bill Paseman), the next iteration of the Vulcan Academy, Chaos Theory, the Praxis AI mission, Climate Change, and details on how you too can become a BioHacker (for free)! Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/41VnqSEHLk4Here is a list of topics: • Welcome to Episode 1 (00:00)• What are you vibing right now? (02:02)• What is a BioHacker? (04:31)• BioHackathon collabora...
2022-06-1637 min
The ExperienceUsing “Experience Thinking” to Accelerate Digital TransformationIt is time to get ready for an exciting episode of The Experience, presented by Avaya. That’s right, this week is a very special episode because we are featuring the Avaya Engage User Conference! Our host Steve Forcum passes the show over to the Senior Solutions Marketing Manager at Avaya, Laura Faughtenberry, to moderate an in-depth discussion with some of the key Avaya Experience Builders! Some of them are no strangers to the show and panelists include Chief Marketing Officer for Avaya, Simon Harrison; Professor at Clemson University, Dr. Alex Feltus; Chief Product Officer at Toolwire, David Clarke; CE...
2022-01-2633 min
You Are ThatBad Boys of the forest | Casey and AlexIt's a two-fer episode! This interview gives you a behind the scenes look at podcast pals in their native habitat. There are all the puns you've been pining for because these hosts of Completely Arbortrary are into it. If you thought we would...branch out from such jokes, you're nuts! Ok, but seriously though we have another round of childhood stories and relatable sagas. One music man and one arborist nerd out with us about their paths to making their show and the fun route to friendship. There is big discussion about naming things ironically and Boni has a...
2021-08-021h 19You Are ThatCLT | Alex EllisWhat if you had an epiphany as a kid, followed your dreams to California and became an expert in patience? You’d be Alex Ellis! She’s got incredible singing pipes but also does a wild variety of voices too. Did you know there’s a dialect YouTube? We talk odd jobs and dream gigs. We give a shout-out to all those little girls who just can’t sit still or shut up in class. Hi! We were all this way right? Not only is Alex a total babe, but she’s a force of nature when it comes to brave...
2021-03-291h 09You Are ThatGaykery | Alex WilsonThis episode goes real hard about things love and Valentine's because sometimes we are allowed to dwell on those grade school memories. Are they romantic and whimsical? Not even a little bit. There's much self deprecating conversation about the awkward hideoes ways we saw our younger selves. Alex is a grade A baker who is as real as could be about growing up gay in a community that wasn't the most accepting only to open the very best tiny bakery in that exact same smallish town! Such a supportive and strong community advocate that you wouldn't recognize any of...
2021-02-021h 20
Talkhouse PodcastCraig Finn, Peter Katis, and Katie Harkin talk Frightened RabbitIn honor of the release of Tiny Changes: A Celebration of Frightened Rabbit’s ‘The Midnight Organ Fight’, Talkhouse paired three notable Frightened Rabbit collaborators and friends for a live conversation at Rough Trade NYC. Craig Finn (The Hold Steady), Katie Harkin (Sleater-Kinney, HARKIN), and Grammy-winning producer Peter Katis joined Talkhouse’s Executive Editor Josh Modell — a friend and fan of the band — to share favorite stories about the making of The Midnight Organ Fight, and Scott Hutchison’s life and legacy. —Elia Einhorn, Talkhouse Podcast host and producer Today’s episode was produced by Mark Yoshizumi, Jo...
2019-08-0859 min