Texas A&M Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Genetics and Genomics

Blue Genes and Boots

Science EN ↓ 56 episodes

The Texas A&M Genetics Program has a podcast! Blue Genes & Boots is a podcast series where faculty and students talk about the fun science going on right here at Texas A&M University. Graduate students also share insights on how to pursue a PhD and jump-start a career in science. Find Blue Genes & Boots on social media @GeneticsPodcast TAMU Genetics Program Website: https://genetics.tamu.edu/ Blue Genes and Boots YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@geneticspodcast

Author

Texas A&M Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Genetics and Genomics

Episodes

Beagles and Biomaterials with Dr. Sarah Bondos 27.10.2021 54:32

Welcome to Blue Genes and Boots! In this episode, Serina Taluja and Ashley Coffell host Dr. Sarah Bondos, an associate professor in Texas A&M’s department of Molecular & Cellular Medicine. They explore Dr. Bondos’ expertise in biomaterials, running an academic laboratory while simultaneously starting and operating a biotechnology company, overcoming challenges as a woman in science, and be...

First Year's Been Whack with Sam & Steph 29.09.2021 35:53

Welcome to Blue Genes and Boots everyone! In this episode, Lily Sanchez and Madison Williamson host two of our first year graduate students, Stephanie McMahon and Sam Franklin, to discuss their research and their experience beginning graduate school amidst a pandemic. Sam and Steph both joined Dr. Galloway-Pena’s lab in December 2020. Steph joined our program after receiving her bachelors in M...

Sneaking into Graduate School with Dr. David Threadgill 25.08.2021 35:42

Welcome to Blue Genes and Boots everyone! In this episode, Serina Taluja and Ramiah Vickers host the Chair of the Genetics IDP here at Texas A&M, Dr. David Threadgill, to discuss current research in his lab and advice to heed when applying for and beginning graduate school. Dr. Threadgill received his B.S. in Zoology as well as a Ph. D. in Genetics from TAMU. After appointments at Vanderbilt U...

The seniors tell all: Navigating graduate school with Sam and Joe 28.07.2021 49:53

Welcome to Blue Genes and Boots everyone! In this episode, our two hosts Matthew Jevit and Lilia Sanchez sit down with senior graduate students Joseph Dubie and Samantha Iiams. They discuss their research, their experiences as grad students, and give advice to future and current students. If you want to know more about the Genetics program at Texas A&M or Joe and Sam’s research you can visit:...

Elm Trees to Plant Pathology with Dr. Clint Magill 30.06.2021 47:22

Welcome to Blue Genes and Boots everyone! In our pilot episode, our two hosts Serina Taluja and Joshua Meehan sit down with local TAMU legend Dr. Clint Magill to discuss his beginnings, his lengthy scientific career, and get his take on the graduate school experience. Dr. Magill is a seasoned plant geneticist who has been teaching and doing research at Texas A&M for decades, having taught many...

Introducing... Blue Genes and Boots 30.06.2021 5:45

The Genetics Program has a podcast! Blue Genes & Boots is a new podcast series where faculty and students talk about the fun science going on right here at Texas A&M. Graduate students also share insights on how to pursue a PhD and jump-start a career in science. Find Blue Genes & Boots on social media @GeneticsPodcast