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

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This 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 SCIENCE
• Having STEM support is key
• They were working on the human genome 
• TigerFISH
• How to link this with flora and funga
• What does Robin's typical day look like?
• How does being a trans scientist impact you in your field?
• The Autobiography of a Transgender Scientist
• Biggest 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 spirit

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Resources Mentioned:
TigerFISH

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