BioHacker: Digital Biology
Issued by
Praxis AI
Earners of the Digital Biology BioHacker credential have successfully demonstrated experiential skills in computational biology, python programming, Linux command line, applied genomics, and running biological workflows on Kubernetes. The Digital Biology badge requires 50+ hours of hands-on activities and labs across 20+ skills in biotech R&D. This BioHacker credential was built in collaboration with world renowned professor Alex Feltus, currently at Clemson University.
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- Level Intermediate
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Skills
Earning Criteria
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Complete 20+ hands-on digital biology labs using live biological computing systems
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AND - Complete all required learning resources in the Digital Biology online journey – 20+ lessons – including, videos, articles, activities, and discussion posts
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AND - Pass short assessments (80% or better) in all lessons
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AND - Participate in weekly virtual collaboration sessions with instructor(s), mentor(s), and peers
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AND - Conduct original digital biology research using the skills, resources, and tools within the Digital Biology journey
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OR - Pass capstone assessment of 100 questions at 80% score or greater
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OR - Ph.D. or 5-years of professional experience or ten published manuscripts in digital biology