Math Biology

Ask A Biologist Podcast

Chapters
0:00
Intro
2:34
Why are two mathematicians getting involved in biology?
2:44
Genevieve and biology.
2:58
Limnology.
3:37
Cassie chooses math in college.
4:22
What kind of courses have you been taking that blend math and biology? [macro-parasites, mathematical epidemiology, mathematical neurobiology, statistics]
4:55
A few places you could get a job with a degree in math and biology? [CDC or NIH]
5:58
What the word significant means in statistics.
7:46
Different ways math is used in biology.
9:02
Examples of math in nature. [Fractiles, symmetry]
10:31
What is mathematical or biological modeling? [DNA knotting - folding]
11:55
Idea of how compact DNA is [Length of human genome stretched out]
12:19
Cassie's high school text book. [Companion link coming soon]
14:06
Genevieve, what are your plans after you complete your Masters degree?
14:38
Advice for preparing for college. [Professor you like to work with - advisors / mentors]
18:04
Joint appointments of faculty into both mathematics and life sciences.
18:45
Fun math tricks. [Dr. Biology's math trick]
20:28
Genevieve's math trick. [Rule of 11]
21:45
Cassie's math trick. [Cool patterns]
22:58
Genevieve uses math to read Biology's mind.
24:56
When did you know that you wanted to be a mathematician or scientist?
26:19
What would you be if you could not be a biologist or mathematician / scientist?
27:47
What advice do you have for someone that wants to be a scientist or mathematician?
28:49
A few practical tips for going and or getting into college.
30:06
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Ask A Biologist Podcast
Math Biology
Mar 03, 2008 Episode 30
Dr. Biology Talks with Cassie Pawling and Genvieve Toutain

Dr. Biology visits with two young mathematicians that also have a love for biology. Cassie Pawling and Genevieve Toutain talk about how their passion for numbers has blended with biology as well as how they have gotten where they are and future plans. Be sure to listen in to learn some great math tricks you can use to impress friends and family, including some mind-boggling mind reading.

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