Welcome to Episode 8 of the BioHackers Podcast! In this episode, 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. Farmer Expanded Research Opportunities (9:45) The Story of Dr. Farmer’s Journey to a Science Career (10:57) Dr. Farmer Finding Her Identity in STEM (22:27) Providing Access to STEM Opportunities Through Virtual Research (29:51) Scaling Mentorship Opportunities (31:27) Building an International Community of Researchers (34:40) Digital Credentials (37:40) Educating after a PhD (44:00) The Importance of Agriscience Education (46:00) How Alex Started His Science Career in Agriscience (51:24) What is a BioHacker to You? (58:40) Closing Thoughts (59:59) Enjoy the Show!