In this episode, our host talks with Vivien Marmerstein about her path from BioBuilderClub student to educator and how synthetic biology helped her build confidence in her teaching. She traces the moments that pushed her toward microbiology, research, and ultimately a return to Western Reserve Academy to lead the next wave of student teams. Learn more about BioBuilder's programs for students, educators, and industry professionals here 👉 https://biobuilder.org/And follow BioBuilder on social media: https://www.facebook.com/BioBuilderFoundation/https://twitter.com/SystemsSallyhttps://www.youtube.com/@BioBuilderhttps://www.instagram.com/systems_sally/https://www.linkedin.com/company/16132078