56: Breaking the Binary: Teaching Repetitive DNA Biology and STEM Equity as a Trans Scientist

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a ReviewThis week we chat with Robin Aguilar, a PhD candidate in the Beliveau and Noble Labs at UW Genome Sciences. Their research is focused around repetitive DNA biology, microscopy, and genomic technology development. They play a big role in justice-centered learning spaces in STEM for minoritized and marginalized students. We discuss topics around their article, "Breaking the binary by coming out as a trans scientist," as well as TigerFISH a software tool they developed to help perform imaging of satellite DNA in single cells. Other topics include:FOOD is SCIENCEHaving STEM support is keyThey were working on the human genome TigerFISHHow to link this with flora and fungaWhat does Robin's typical day look like?How does being a trans scientist impact you in your field?The Autobiography of a Transgender ScientistBiggest struggle vs excitement Go listen to Ep 20: Lichenology can be Both Scientific and Artistic and How They're Underrated with Steven and Lili What is 2 spiritWhere to find more of Robin:WebsiteGritHubTwitterResources Mentioned:TigerFISHThe Autobiography of a Transgender ScientistGo listen to Ep 20: Lichenology can be Both Scientific and Artistic and How They're Underrated with Steven and Lili ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::BUY A SHIRTFlorida Herbal Conference CODE "FLORAFUNGA" for $50 offJoin the Flora Funga FB Group (where we have weekly lives)A Modern Healer's JourneyFlora Funga Feedback SurveyI got a new phone number to text in with any questions, comments, or photos!727-477-5974 Support the showText (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your questions, comments, concerns, and IDs Flora Funga: Calm & Collected Tincture — Flora Funga PodcastGoFundMEIf you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening  $keenie19 on Cash AppFollow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubePatreon---------------------------------------------------------------------------Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day...