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!
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 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
Jurassic Park: A Novel
GinkGo BioWorks
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