BioHackers Podcast

By: David James Clarke IV and Alex Feltus
  • Summary

  • Welcome to the BioHackers Podcast! Every few weeks, David and Alex welcome a world-class scientists to explore interesting topics within the AI and BioHacker movement, including Generative AI, Chaos Theory, AI in Biosciences, Climate Change, Advancements in EdTech and BioHackathons. BioHackers are a community of digital biotechnicians dedicated to solving many of the world’s toughest problems by closing the data-driven R&D workforce demand gap. This ecosystem of skilled data workers work together to mitigate climate change, inequality in education, cancer, hunger, cultural resilience, and global digital transformation.

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Episodes
  • BioHackers Podcast Season 2 Ep. 2 – Generative AI in Education featuring Julie Johnston
    Jun 15 2023

    Welcome 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 your Podcasts: https://www.biohackerspod.com

    Here is a list of topics:

    • Welcome to Season 2 Episode 2 (00:00)
    • Thoughts on Generative AI? (02:09)
    • Speed of Change – 16 Lobes in Her Brain (04:17)
    • Welcome Julie to the Show (06:49)
    • Why Is Julie in Higher Ed? Cool Stuff at IU? (07:40)
    • Challenges in Generative AI? (10:10)
    • Generative AI’s Insane Adoption Curve (12:28)
    • Professor vs AI Balance (16:59)
    • Assessment of Embedding Pria into Alex’s Work (21:34)
    • Future of Learning After Generative AI (30:09)
    • Alex’s Take on the Future of Learning (31:07)
    • The Impact of An AI Infused Workplace on Education (36:50)
    • How Are Educators Creating AI Policies? (45:45)
    • Closing Thoughts (55:34)

    Enjoy the Show!

    Thanks for your support: https://www.patreon.com/praxisai

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    59 mins
  • BioHackers Podcast Season 2 Ep. 1 – HI to AI
    Jun 12 2023

    Welcome 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: https://youtu.be/DZjo6SLNcec

    Here is a list of topics:

    • Welcome to Season 2 (00:00)
    • Thank You to Season 1 Participants (01:14)
    • Looking Forward to Season 2 (12:55)
    • Recent Conversation with Pria (18:57)
    • AI in Education – Observations from Spring ‘23 (24:25)
    • AI in Research – Sharing Experiences (28:35)
    • Scaling the Praxis AI Mission (39:37)

    Enjoy the Show!

    Thanks for your support: https://www.patreon.com/praxisai

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    44 mins
  • BioHackers Podcast Ep. 12 – Bug Pheromones & Agriculture featuring Markandeya Gorantla
    May 8 2023

    Welcome 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 Show (4:29)
    • Markandeya’s Story: Early Genetics with Rice Crops (6:29)
    • The Development of a Pheromone to Control Bug Populations (9:30)
    • Locust Epidemics and Agriculture (12:11)
    • The Diversity of Insect Pheromones (14:30)
    • Why Bugs Follow Markandeya Everywhere (22:07)
    • The Concept of Clean Food (26:55)
    • The Magic of Markandeya’s Pheromones (28:26)
    • Endless Possibilities of Computational Biology Skills (33:23)
    • The Interdisciplinary Nature of Markandeya’s Work (35:39)
    • Benefits of Integrating Computational Biology into Research (38:18)
    • What is a BioHacker to You? (41:33)
    • Closing Thoughts (42:42)

    Enjoy the Show!

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    44 mins

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