Episode 6: Rodolphe Barrangou

Get ready for an inside look at the frontier of biotechnology with Dr. Rodolphe Barrangou, a CRISPR pioneer and Distinguished Professor at NC State University. In this episode, Dr. Barrangou pulls back the curtain on his journey from student to the National Academy of Sciences, sharing why failure is actually a scientist’s greatest asset and why he is so optimistic about the future of STEM.

As the keynote speaker for the 2026 North Carolina Science Olympiad State Tournament, Dr. Barrangou also reveals what he hopes competitors will take away from his speech on April 17, 2026, at NC State. Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of the most influential scientists of our time as he discusses the technology—and the mindset—shaping our world.

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