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Chemical Conversations: The Secret Language of Flowers - Mikhaela Neequaye

What makes plant science so fascinating? In this video, Mikhaela shares how the Gatsby Plant Science Summer School first sparked her passion for plants, and how that interest grew into a career in chemical ecology. From discovering the incredible diversity of plants during her undergraduate degree to studying how flowers use chemistry to communicate with pollinators, this journey highlights the dynamic and interdisciplinary nature of plant science today. You’ll hear about fieldwork in the Alps with fragrant orchids, the excitement of exploring chemical diversity in plants, and why seizing opportunities — even unexpected ones — is key to building a career in science. If you’re an undergraduate curious about plant science, genetics, or ecology, this story shows how diverse and rewarding the field can be. 00:00 Where Curiosity Met Chlorophyll 00:39 From Roots to Revelations 01:10 How Flowers Speak to Pollinators 02:13 From Field to Bench to Brainstorm 03:20 Vanilla Orchids and Alpine Adventures 03:46 Opportunities Are Experiments Too 04:27 Plant Science in the Age of Interdisciplinarity Speaker profile: Mikhaela Neequaye is a Research Associate in the Byers Lab at the John Innes Centre. Mikhaela studied genetics at the University of Leicester before completing her PhD at the Quadram Institute in 2019. Mikhaela is a chemical ecologist whose research focuses on the evolution and diversification of pollinator-relevant floral traits, with emphasis on scent and pigment. Mikhaela is a professional science communicator and advocate, currently acting as chair of the John Innes Centre REED (Race and Ethnicity, Equity and Diversity) group and a committee member of the UK-wide organisation Black in Plant Sciences. For more inspiration and guidance on a career in plant science visit https://www.plantsciencefutures.org.uk/ https://blackinplantscience.org/ Filmed at the Gatsby Plant Science Summer School, 2025. #ChemicalEcology #UndergraduateResearch #Fieldwork #PlantScience #Careers #womeninstem #biochemistry #plantsarelife #carboncapture #genetics #plantgenetics #stemcareers