Grow Everything Biotech Podcast 30. Breaking into Biotech: Linnea Fletcher's Inclusive Education and Workforce Upskilling at InnovATEBIO
Episode Description:
In this episode of Grow Everything, hosts Karl and Erum are joined by Linnea Fletcher, a passionate scientist with a PhD in biochemistry and a strong advocate for biotech education at the community college level. Linnea discusses the importance of education and its intersection with biotechnology, recognizing the growing significance of the Bioeconomy. She emphasizes the need for more individuals to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to support or create companies in this field. Linnea shares her own journey, starting from high school programs, where she realized the limitations of memorization-based education and outdated textbooks. She believes in the importance of training students in troubleshooting skills and providing them with scaffolded information to prepare them for careers in biotech. Additionally, Linnea highlights the immense opportunities in gene therapies and synthetic biology that people should be aware of.
Grow Everything brings to life the bioeconomy when hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories from the field and interview leaders and influencers in the space. Life is a powerful force and it can be engineered. What are we creating?
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Topics Covered:
- 00:00:00 - The Difficulty Of Understanding Science And Risk Assessment
- 00:01:41 - From California to Brooklyn: Exciting Adventures and the Transition back into the World of Work
- 00:07:26 - the Secrets of Amino Acids: Exploring Phenotypic Possibilities Beyond the Central Dogma
- 00:09:05 - The Cutting-Edge Potential of New Amino Acids and Apple Vision Technology
- 00:17:02 - Exploring the Vast Career Opportunities in Biotech
- 00:23:20 - Embracing Open-Ended Possibilities in Biotech Research
- 00:23:37 - Empowering Researchers to Design, Experiment, and Troubleshoot
- 00:28:03 - Revolutionizing High School Science Education
- 00:29:18 - From Memorization to Hands-On Learning
- 00:32:36 - Unveiling the Fascinating World of Heart Cell Differentiation
- 00:35:33 - From Layoffs to Liftoff: Soaring into a New Career in Biotechnology
- 00:38:18 - Inspiring High School Students to Explore the Boundless World of Life Sciences
- 00:42:46 - Biotech Careers for All, From High School to PhD
- 00:47:23 - Understanding Science Reporting and Clinical Trials
- 00:52:47 - Embracing Biology-Friendly Solutions for Healthier Work Environments
- 00:57:00 -The Untapped Power of Hands-On Learning
- 00:59:54 - A Leader's Journey to Inspire and Educate
- 01:01:25 - From Fermentation to Biotech - Exploring the Surprising Simplicity and Growing Demand in the Biotechnology
- 01:04:25 - Why Hiring Based on Credentials May Be Costing Biotech Companies Big Bucks
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