Session 16: Special Session: Diversity Initiatives in Industrial Microbiology and Biotechlnology
Tuesday, August 4, 2015: 3:00 PM-5:00 PM
Philadelphia North, Mezzanine Level (Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel)
Convener:
Susan T. Bagley - Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI
Co-Convener:
Raul J. Cano - California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
Diversity is critical for the advancement of the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology as well as society in general. This session will focus on the value and impact of diversity in academia and the workplace. An invited speaker will address these important issues involving the value of diversity in science, industry, and the discovery process in science as it relates to their career and life experiences. Panelists from diverse backgrounds and careers will answer questions from the audience related to everyday issues facing underrepresented minorities and women. Strategies for achieving increased diversity will also be discussed. All meeting participants are invited to attend and join in the discussion

3:00 PM
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Changing Demographics in Academia and Biotechnology: Are we Ensuring the Future Work Force Will Be Ready to Meet the Challenges in the 21st Century?
Dr. Jennie Hunter-Cevera, Maryland Higher Education Commission, Baltimore, MD
3:30 PM
S79
Announcements and Panel Discussion
Raul J. Cano, Center for Applications in Biotechnology, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, Susan T. Bagley, Biological Sciences, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, Laura R. Jarboe, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, Sara A. Shields-Menard, Department of Biological Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, Felipe Sarmiento, Swissaustral USA, LLC, Athens, GA, Noel Fong, Group Leader, Strain Development, Nucelis, Inc., San Diego, CA, Nigel Mouncey, Dow AgroSciences LLC, Indianapolis, IN and Dr. Jennie Hunter-Cevera, Maryland Higher Education Commission, Baltimore, MD
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