Women Leading with Purpose: Merging Innovation, Community, and Food Security with Scientist Laura Boykin Okalebo, PhD

How do you bridge the worlds of agriculture and technology to addres  global challenges like food security and health? This special episode of Women Leading with Purpose is a celebration of perseverance, vision, and the power of community. 

Join the conversation with computational biologist, Dr. Laura Boykin Okalebo, Senior Scientific Consultant and founder of the Cassava Virus Action Project, as she discusses her work with local scientists to enhance food production using portable technology and training communities to adopt these innovations. 

This episode celebrates perseverance and vision, highlighting the strength of community, knowledge-sharing, and support. Dr. Boykin Okalebo is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in science, emphasizing how these principles are essential for creating lasting opportunities. 

From integrating agriculture and technology to fostering sustainable solutions, Dr. Boykin Okalebo shares valuable insights on equitable design and community-driven projects—perfect for aspiring scientists and change-makers. 

About Laura Boykin Okalebo, PhD:⠀

• TED Talk Speaker, TED Senior Fellow, Gifted Citizen Prize Winner, Computational Biologist, Activist, Equity in Science, Food Security, Supercomputing, Genomics⠀

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TED Talk:  https://www.ted.com/talks/laura_boykin_how_we_re_using_dna_tech_to_help_farmers_fight_crop_diseases?subtitle=en

Personal page: http://www.lauraboykinresearch.com

Cassava Virus Action Project:https://cassavavirusactionproject.wordpress.com/

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Contact Laura: [email protected]

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