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

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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!

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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

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!