Getting Schooled With BioBuilder.

Written By Jordan Taylor

In this episode of Grow Everything, Karl and Erum are joined by Natalie Kuldell to delve into the exciting world of bio companies and the importance of bridging the gap between the present and future. As the founders of BioBuilder, Natalie shares her expertise on how to inspire the next generation to love life science, and how plasmids can make working with DNA much easier. The discussion also touches on the fascinating topic of authentic research experiences that can spark interest in science and engineering. Additionally, they explore how high school graduates can be included in the bio processing industry without needing a PhD, and the factory floor-oriented jobs available. With insightful musings on different learning models, such as gym memberships and libraries, this episode concludes with the pressing need to prioritize high school biology education. Tune in for an engaging conversation on the future of bio companies and how to inspire young people!

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Topics Covered:

  • 00:00:00 The Future Of Companies And The Popularity Of Cannabis

  • 00:04:32 NYC: Hub For Finance And Biotech 00:07:51 From Uni To Kids: Teaching Synthetic Biology

  • 00:09:35 The Power Of Curiosity: Exploring The World

  • 00:11:21 Importance Of Bio Education In High Schools

  • 00:12:45 Common Vocabulary In Bio Education

  • 00:19:39 Mosquito Repellent Synthesized From Plasmids

  • 00:21:06 Resilience And Curiosity In School Programs

  • 00:23:18 Global Accessibility, Local Solutions In Biology

  • 00:26:59 Community College And Work Training In Bio Jobs

  • 00:28:39 Teach Bioinformatics To Address Workforce Shortage

  • 00:31:23 Ideal Lab: Hands-on, Accessible Science Museum Exhibit

  • 00:35:57 The Exciting Future Of Biotech And Synthetic Biology

  • 00:39:31 Cautionary Tale: Bringing Back Woolly Mammoths

  • 00:41:47 Data Gap In High School Science Education

  • 00:44:04 Interview With Natalie And Lab Visit Invite

  • 00:46:27 Idea Accelerator For Biology Product Development

Episode Links:

Natalie Kuldell on LinkedIn

BioBuilder

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