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Summer's career path : Biology major > Undergraduate research > internship project "DNA barcoding a College Campus Arboretum" > 3D printing courses > Boys and Girls Club job tutoring students > internship at U.S Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) > full-time position at Aberdeen Proving Ground as a Research Fellow with the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory.

Credentials earned : A.S. in Biology from Harford Community College, Professional Certificate in Additive Manufacturing for Innovative Design and Production from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

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Wow! I have never seen so much gleaming stainless steel. AGC made a video tour of its Boulder Technical Facility and it is stunning. The video is so detailed you feel like you are in the rooms, walking between buffer tanks and prep stations, popping into labs with row after row of freezers and instrumentation. It is rare to be able to get such a detailed look at a facility and it is absolutely worth checking out.

AGC Biologics manufactures biological projects, from pre-clinical studies through commercial approvals. The company offers cGMP manufacturing for the... Read more

I never knew there was a bioscience incubator inside the Austin Community College (ACC) Highland mall location! And not only is the Austin Bioscience Incubator there but Dan Dillard hosts a podcast called ‘ Science in the Mall, Y’all ’--so we can all learn about it. During the podcast Dan has conversations with businesses and organizations associated with the incubator and learns why these startups were, well, started! The science is there in the conversation, but even more so the listener gets to hear what really motivated the entrepreneurs. The podcast series started in May,... Read more

The Long Run by Luke Timmerman podcast is for, and about, scientific adventurers. I listened to Luke and Amy DuRoss (co-founder and CEO of Vineti) talk about software and logistics for cell and gene therapy. I had never really thought about the behind the scenes power and organizational processes needed to back up the therapies, it was eye-opening! And even better, the industry is realizing that standardization could help let the scientists do science, and help Vineti do what it does best, and with that partnership, patients would benefit. A win-win! I got to hear how... Read more

This Week in Virology (TWiV) , is a podcast about viruses, “the kind that make you sick.” It is hosted by Vincent Racaniello, with various co-hosts and guest speakers coming in to help cover ‘all things virus’. The podcast started in 2008 but not surprisingly, gained a considerable following during the pandemic. Daniel Griffin, a physician specializing in infectious diseases, was at first a reoccurring guest giving clinical updates about COVID-19, and eventually his episodes became stand-alone segments. The podcasts are full of clearly explained and interesting science, whether imparting basic knowledge about viruses or highly relevant data about SARS-CoV-2... Read more

What are core labs?

Core labs, also known as core facilities, shared resource facilities, or shared research facilities, are found in most Universities, public / private / government research institutes, and companies. They provide the infrastructure for modern research by making it possible for investigators to access technical expertise, laboratory services, and specialized instruments.

Core labs make today’s cutting-edge research possible. By centralizing expertise and high-end instrumentation, core labs provide a more efficient use of resources and help researchers to draw on multiple techniques from multiple disciplines. It's impossible for individual researchers to become proficient in... Read more

An interview with Tyson Crary, a Biotech Program graduate from Madison College in Madison, Wisconsin.

1. Where did you attend college?

I completed an Associates degree in the Madison College Biotechnology Program in Madison, Wisconsin.

2. What do you currently do (what is your job or what educational program are you attending)? Please elaborate on your career pathway or education after finishing the biotech program.

I am currently a Research associate II at Invenra. We are a research and development company doing novel antibody discovery. We are focused... Read more

An interview with German Umana, a Biotech Program graduate from Madison College in Madison, Wisconsin.

1. Where did you attend college and what degree did you complete?

I completed a Biotechnology Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Biotechnology at Madison College in Wisconsin.

2. What do you currently do (what is your job or what educational program are you attending)? Please elaborate on your career pathway or education after finishing your college program.

Since I graduated from Madison College, I have been working at the Wisconsin Energy Institute-Great Lakes Bioenergy Research... Read more

An interview with Ryan King. King completed an Associate's degree through the Madison College Biotech Program.

1. What do you currently do (what is your job title/company)?

I currently work at Aldevron as an Associate Scientist 1. I provide assistance with making buffers, packing columns, and writing methods for the AKTAs, using a spectrophotometer to test concentrations, doing Tangential Flow Filtration and doing aseptic dispenses. Also, there have been opportunities to assist in improving purification methods involving scaling up and getting a high protein purity during certain parts of projects.

2. How... Read more

An interview with Kayla DeGuire. DeGuire completed an Associate's degree through the Madison College Biotech Program.

1. What do you currently do (what is your current job title/company)? Please elaborate on your career pathway after finishing our program if needed.

I am a biomanufacturing senior associate at Catalent Pharma Solutions. I have worked at Catalent since 2017, developing experience in both biomanufacturing and quality control microbiology positions. In my current role, I manufacture clinical phase biologic pharmaceuticals to treat illnesses ranging from cancer to the COVID-19 pandemic to genetic diseases. Our manufacturing department covers a variety... Read more