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You’ve heard STEM education is essential, but have you ever thought about why? Learn from experts in the field, in academic and in government about the impact of STEM education on our students now—and what strong STEM education will mean for their futures. STEM Essential is a production of the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council, a statewide initiative leading the way for STEM. And while we’re based in Iowa, STEM Essential is for anyone who sees the value in science, technology, engineering and math.
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Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
On this episode of STEM Essential, Jeff Weld speaks with Balaji Narasimhan, PhD about the production of vaccines and nanovaccines.
2:49 Dr. Narasimhan discusses his education background. Born in India to a geologist and economist, Dr. Narasimhan's family practically had STEM in their DNA. He earned an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. He then earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University. He has been with Iowa State for 20 years, researching nanovaccines.
8:23 Dr. Narasimhan discusses the triad of nanoscience, material science, and medicine that makes up his work. His research looks at how medicines and vaccines can be more effective.
12:24 Dr. Narasimhan discusses the work of the Nanovaccine Institute at Iowa State University.
18:12 Dr. Narasimhan discusses current technology for delivering vaccines to cells, including those for the current COVID-19 vaccines, and the differences for nanovaccines in development.
23:26 Dr. Narasimhan discusses the cost and effectiveness of nanovaccines compared to currently available vaccines.
26:49 Dr. Narasimhan discusses the possible effectiveness of nanovaccines against COVID-19 variants.
28:31 Dr. Narasimhan discusses the potential release date of the nanovaccine.
31:07 Dr. Narasimhan discusses the importance of funding in research.
33:25 Dr. Narasimhan gives advice for Iowa students interested in STEM careers.
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