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Life-Changing Science: The BioBuilder Podcast

BioBuilder Educational Foundation

Monthly episodes explore the impact of BioBuilder on the careers of our guests, from graphic designers to teachers, entrepreneurs, and students.

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30:00

Maria Bennes: A Veteran Educator Changing Lives with...

Life-Changing Science: The BioBuilder Podcast ·

2025/10/25

What happens when a pharma trainer, academic workshop lead, and high school teacher are all the same person? You get a blueprint for science education that actually prepares students for real biotech work. We sit down with Maria Bennes, a biotech instructor at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational High School, to unpack how tailored communication, hands-on practice, and community support turn nervous ninth graders into lab-ready talent. Maria traces the throughline of her career—education a...

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27:27

From Classroom to Career: Edwin Gonzalez and his...

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2025/08/31

Edwin Gonzalez shares his journey from a BioBuilder apprentice to becoming a lead scientific support specialist at Thermo Fisher by age 23, highlighting how hands-on experiences and mentorship shaped his career path. • Middle school science teacher sparked Edwin's interest in science through engaging projects and supportive environment • First in his family to pursue science, without STEM role models at home • Joined BioBuilder apprenticeship program in 2019 after learning about it from a cl...

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30:44

Curiosity, Teamwork, and Synthetic Biology: Building...

Life-Changing Science: The BioBuilder Podcast ·

2025/06/30

In this inspiring episode of the BioBuilder Podcast, Dev and Joshua, co-founders of the startup AIVON, take listeners through their personal journeys of curiosity, innovation, and social impact. The conversation weaves through their formative experiences with science and technology, their time in the BioBuilderClub, and their ambitious venture into the world of AI-powered healthcare. Origins of Scientific CuriosityDev recounts how growing up in a science-loving household, with parents a...

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27:05

Nicole Mumbi: scientific curiosity meets...

Life-Changing Science: The BioBuilder Podcast ·

2025/04/27

What happens when scientific curiosity meets life-changing opportunity? Nicole Mumbi shares her remarkable journey and provides a powerful answer to this question. Moving from Nairobi, Kenya to Boston in 2019, Nicole faced the challenge of cultural transition while nurturing her budding interest in science. Though initially experiencing culture shock and language barriers, her determination never wavered. A simple middle school experiment on atmospheric pressure had already planted the seed ...

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17:36

Cultivating Curiosity: Greg Wu's Journey in Synthetic...

Life-Changing Science: The BioBuilder Podcast ·

2025/02/26

Greg Wu shares his transformative journey from high school in China to becoming an aspiring pioneer in synthetic biology. His story highlights critical educational opportunities at BioBuilder that shaped his passion for science and his future ambitions. • Greg's initial interest in natural sciences during high school • Discovering BioBuilder and its influence on his academic career • Experience in synthetic biology and engineering bacteria for unique projects • Transitioni...

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19:27

Transforming High School Science Education: an...

Life-Changing Science: The BioBuilder Podcast ·

2024/12/26

Daniel Kemp shares his transformative journey in integrating synthetic biology into high school education. Listeners will gain insights into practical applications in the classroom, the establishment of the BioBuilderClub, and the significance of bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world skills.• Introduction to Daniel Kemp and his experience with synthetic biology• Overview of the BioBuilder Professional Development Workshop and its relevance to teaching• Importance of hands-on learning...

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Finding Synthetic Biology: Nicolas Rojas Taborda...

Life-Changing Science: The BioBuilder Podcast ·

2024/10/26

In this episode of Life-Changing Science, we sit down with Nicolas Rojas Taborda, a senior at Revere High School. Nico's interests shifted dramatically thanks to his involvement in the BioBuilder Apprenticeship Challenge. Nico describes his discovery of synthetic biology and his team's project idea, the K Detective, an innovative at-home kit for cavity detection. This project not only sharpened his technical prowess with tools like PCR and gel electrophoresis but also positioned him to succe...

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28:33

Unlocking Nathan Kirokwa's Path to Bioengineering

Life-Changing Science: The BioBuilder Podcast ·

2024/08/18

In this episode of Life-Changing Science, we sit down with Nathan Kirokwa, a rising senior at Pioneer Charter School of Science, who guides us through his journey from a curious child captivated by the human body's healing magic to a dedicated bioengineer. Nathan recounts how his mother's insights and his own early experiments fueled his passion for science. He also shares how his interests evolved from a broad fascination with medicine to a focused pursuit of bioengineering through problem-s...

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25:03

From Books to Biotech: Vanessa Murati and BioTechBuilder

Life-Changing Science: The BioBuilder Podcast ·

2024/06/30

Ever wondered how a love for reading can shape your career path? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Vanessa Murati, an ambitious junior at Pioneer Charter High School of Science. Vanessa's childhood obsession with character development led her to explore human behavior and neuroscience, seamlessly blending her passion for both STEM and the humanities. She shares the vital lab skills she picked up through the BioTechBuilder curriculum and how her Albanian parents' appreciation for t...

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23:33

Hana Shinzawa: A Journey Beyond the Textbook with a...

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2024/04/28

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Where Life Sciences Meet Tech Training in High School...

Life-Changing Science: The BioBuilder Podcast ·

2024/02/26

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From High School Fascination to Cutting-Edge Biotech:...

Life-Changing Science: The BioBuilder Podcast ·

2023/12/30

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Tara Peterson: One High Schooler's Journey from...

Life-Changing Science: The BioBuilder Podcast ·

2023/10/29

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Inside the Lab: Yesenia Collins' Adventures in...

Life-Changing Science: The BioBuilder Podcast ·

2023/08/01

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28:54

Season 3 Episode 3: Igniting Passion for Biology with...

Life-Changing Science: The BioBuilder Podcast ·

2023/06/11

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Season 3 Episode 2: Meet BioBuilder Rachael Smyers

Life-Changing Science: The BioBuilder Podcast ·

2023/04/22

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Season 3 Episode 1: Meet BioBuilder Lyle Musesengwa

Life-Changing Science: The BioBuilder Podcast ·

2023/02/26

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Season 2 Episode 12: Meet BioBuilder Jacob Lei

Life-Changing Science: The BioBuilder Podcast ·

2022/12/25

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21:46

Season 2 Episode 11: Meet BioBuilder Presley Simelus

Life-Changing Science: The BioBuilder Podcast ·

2022/11/30

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30:48

Season 2 Episode 10: Meet BioBuilder Jo-Anne Purdy

Life-Changing Science: The BioBuilder Podcast ·

2022/10/31

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