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Cannabis Professor Jose Lema - Part 02 - Cannabis Education at SIU
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Welcome to the second half of Cannabiz Conversations with Jose Lima! In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of cannabis research and education at Southern Illinois University (SIU).
Join us as we discuss the groundbreaking work being done at the Cannabis Science Center, where multidisciplinary teams are coming together to explore the potential of cannabis in horticulture and plant science. Jose shares his journey as the first faculty member dedicated to cannabis studies and the challenges he faces with bureaucracy in academia.
We also explore the innovative courses being offered, including Controlled Environment Agriculture, Cannabis Production, and the hands-on Cannabis Practicum, where students grow their own plants and compete for the highest yield.
Discover how SIU is leading the way in cannabis education, the increasing enrollment of passionate students, and the exciting career opportunities in the rapidly growing cannabis industry.
Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that highlights the importance of science, education, and the future of cannabis!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - Overview of Fat Nugs Magazine
01:07 - The beginnings of the cannabis program at SIU
03:07 - The impact of cannabis on horticulture and agriculture
06:06 - Bureaucratic challenges in cannabis research
12:29 - The need for updated cannabis science
15:46 - Course descriptions and hands-on learning
20:38 - Student success stories and career opportunities
24:47 - Final thoughts and upcoming events
Subscribe and share this episode with someone who loves the CannaBiz!
50 episodes
Manage episode 473440798 series 3527989
Welcome to the second half of Cannabiz Conversations with Jose Lima! In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of cannabis research and education at Southern Illinois University (SIU).
Join us as we discuss the groundbreaking work being done at the Cannabis Science Center, where multidisciplinary teams are coming together to explore the potential of cannabis in horticulture and plant science. Jose shares his journey as the first faculty member dedicated to cannabis studies and the challenges he faces with bureaucracy in academia.
We also explore the innovative courses being offered, including Controlled Environment Agriculture, Cannabis Production, and the hands-on Cannabis Practicum, where students grow their own plants and compete for the highest yield.
Discover how SIU is leading the way in cannabis education, the increasing enrollment of passionate students, and the exciting career opportunities in the rapidly growing cannabis industry.
Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that highlights the importance of science, education, and the future of cannabis!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - Overview of Fat Nugs Magazine
01:07 - The beginnings of the cannabis program at SIU
03:07 - The impact of cannabis on horticulture and agriculture
06:06 - Bureaucratic challenges in cannabis research
12:29 - The need for updated cannabis science
15:46 - Course descriptions and hands-on learning
20:38 - Student success stories and career opportunities
24:47 - Final thoughts and upcoming events
Subscribe and share this episode with someone who loves the CannaBiz!
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