Company: Praxis AI, Clemson, SC
Company Description: Praxis is the act of transformation powered by data + humans + machines. Praxis AI is a modern education & research company dedicated to solving many of the world’s toughest problems. Founded in 2019, Praxis AI has revolutionized learning at a U.S. university, built a virtual institute for indigenous health research, designed the ISO Digital Learning standard, and hosted a cancer BioHackathon.
Nomination Category: Social Media Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Most Innovative Business Podcast
 Nomination Title: BioHackers Podcast: Global Change through AI & Science
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, provide here an essay of up to 625 words describing the innovations expressed through the nominated podcast since January 1 2021:
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Welcome to the BioHackers Podcast! Every few weeks, David James Clarke IV and Dr. Alex Feltus welcome a world-class guest to explore interesting topics within the BioHacker movement, including Chaos Theory, AI in Biosciences, Climate Change, Space Biology, and BioHackathons.
BioHackers are a community of digital scientists dedicated to solving many of the world’s toughest problems using data-driven AI skills. This ecosystem of credentialed data workers collaborates to mitigate climate change, inequality in education, cancer, world hunger, cultural resilience, and foster global digital transformation.
The BioHackers Podcast comprises a perfect blend of interdisciplinary backgrounds, exploring the worlds of bioinformatics, AI, inclusivity in science, and digital learning. With engaging conversations and an inviting format, the BioHackers Podcast is quickly growing in popularity among the scientific community … and beyond.
The podcast's unique approach combines personal stories, insightful interviews, and thought-provoking discussions to educate and inspire listeners. Each episode runs for approximately 60 minutes, beginning with a casual conversation between the hosts, followed by key questions and, ultimately, a call to action for the audience.
One particularly exciting aspect of the Biohackers Podcast is its commitment to democratizing access to skills and resources for solving the world's big problems. With a focus on biohacking, digital learning, and hackathon concepts, the podcast encourages collaborative problem-solving, hands-on experiences, and an open-source approach to learning.
Following are descriptions of some of the most popular episodes:
- What is a Biohacker? – In the inaugural episode of the series, David and Alex discuss the formation and growth of the BioHacker movement, including the first BioHackathon (for Bill Paseman), the next iteration of the Vulcan Academy, Chaos Theory, the Praxis AI mission, Climate Change, and details on how you too can become a BioHacker (for free)!
- Science for Everyone – David and Alex welcome inspirational bioinformatics professor Tyesha Farmer from Alabama A&M University. Together, they discuss the importance of academic mentorship, the global impact of agriscience, and the power of enabling everyone with the opportunities of a science-based education.
- Restoring Native American Research – David and Alex welcome the inspirational Reno Charette (Sees a Circled Rainbow) from the American Indian Higher Education Consortium. Together, they discuss Reno’s fascinating journey from Miss Indian Montana to indigenous healthcare research, the power of community, STEM education, and all the amazing things native and western people can teach each other.
- Space Plants – David and Alex welcome space biologist Josh Vandenbrink to the show. Together, they discuss the James Webb Space Telescope, heliotropism, overcoming the challenges of space science, NASA GeneLab, Arabidopsis, the Praxis Pyramid, and feeding colonists on Mars.
- BioHacking Turmeric – David and Alex welcome Ayurveda experts Dr. Shivani Gupta and Reed Bender. Together, they explore the confluence of ancient Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric as a healing agent, and modern biochemistry. The result is a wonderful 5,000-year journey into a hopeful, healthier future.
- Emergence of PsychoHistory – David and Alex welcome famous inventor and systems theorist Ken Matusow to the show. Together, they discuss the emergence of quantum mechanics as a tool for curing cancer, the power of imaginary numbers, the New Renaissance, quantum weirdness, and valuable life lessons learned from Isaac Asimov’s Foundation trilogy.
In summary, the Biohackers Podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of bioinformatics, AI, and digital science. Its rich content, dynamic conversations, and commitment to scientific collaboration make it a deserving contender for the Most Innovative Business Podcast Award.
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