It's an Honor

Sean McClain, a former student of Dean Pollard and, now, the founder and CEO of Absci, sits down with Dean Pollard to discuss his journey from undergraduate at the University of Arizona to successful entrepreneur. Absci is on a mission to create biologics for patients faster, as an innovative drug creation company unlocking novel biology through generative AI.  

What is It's an Honor?

Welcome to It’s an Honor, a podcast from the W.A. Franke Honors College. It’s an Honor invites listeners into nuanced conversations that embrace the complexity of the world we inhabit. By examining the areas where ideas rub against each other, guests will engage in bold discussion that fosters understanding, empathy, and growth. Exploring different perspectives enhances our own—it's an honor for us to learn from one another. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the W.A. Franke Honors College.