Biography and Science w/ C. Brandon Ogbunu | Attribution Ep. 20
While science is traditionally practiced objectively, C. Brandon Ogbunu, Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University, performs his research taking inspiration from his autobiography. His research questions are often mined from his own experiences, starting with his interaction with police in college, which informed his thesis titled “The Liberation of RNA.”
A New York City native, Ogbunu grew up with all the “trappings” of being economically disadvantaged which, to some, would make his success in science exceptional. But he credits his curious, strong and independent mother, who protected him from what was going on around him – HIV/AIDS and the crack epidemic – to encourage his inquisitiveness and inspire his scientific mind.
His writing appears in academic journals and for Wired, The Atlantic and ESPN, focusing on topics related to the intersection of science with justice and culture.
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