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Science Communication and the Impact of Community Colleges on Biotech and Beyond with Linnea Fletcher, Ph.D.
In this episode of the show, Mark interviews Linnea Fletcher, Ph.D., Biotechnology Department Chair, & Director, InnovATEBIO National Biotechnology Education Center at Austin Community College. Dr. Fletcher shares her journey into science, her perspective on the evolving life sciences industry, and the importance of public understanding of biotechnology. Dr. Fletcher emphasizes the need for early…
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