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SciTech IDEAS IN ACTION www.biotechworkforce.org

egenerative medicine is the next frontier of medicine for the SciTech LECTURE SERIES
21st century,” Dr. Anthony Atala, a leading doctor in the field,
told the SciTech Ideas In Action audience during his recent
‘Rpresentation. “And we are seeing the inflexion point right now, Speakers for Academic Year
it is really growing, really taking off. The future is bright.” Speakers for Academic
Making science come alive to wider and wider audiences, the SciTech 2009 - 2010 Year 2012 - 2013
Ideas in Action Series brings in-depth looks at scientific and technical
topics from the inside. They range from the Wake Forest Institute for Re- Oct. 21, 2009: Amy Greeson Sep. 20, 2012: Doug Drabble
generative Medicine’s work by Dr. Atala and his team to regenerate tissue Nov. 12, 2009: Dr. Floyd “Ski” Chilton Oct. 25, 2012: Charles Calkins
and organ function, to the advanced biotechnology in Jennifer Bryant’s
Russ Read criminal forensics lab. From its earliest days - created and planned at an Feb. 25, 2010: Dr. Kevin Conley Nov. 15, 2012: Dr. Adesanmi
NCBW Exec. Director
informal faculty / staff weekly morning coffee in 2009 - Forsyth Tech’s Mar. 25, 2010: Chris Sowers “Abel” Ojo
innovative SciTech Ideas in Action lecture series has had over thirty speakers with over three thousand Mar. 21, 2013: Dr. Christy Shaffer
attendees. April 22, 2010: Judith and Dr. Tom Ginn
“Our SciTech team hosts accomplished scientific & technical experts who share their passions and
projects in stimulating presentations, always free and open to the public,” says Russ Read, executive
director of the sponsoring National Center for the Biotechnology Workforce (NCBW). Speakers for Academic Year

orsyth Tech’s SciTech Ideas In Action lecture series are held once a month during fall and
spring terms to maximize attendance by students and include participants from the community 2010 - 2011
Fand other colleges. “We want to give each person who attends a new set of facts, an expanded Sep. 29, 2010: Dr. Frank Torti
knowledge of cutting-edge scientific research, and Oct. 27, 2010: Dr. Mark Wainberg
an experience of the latest discoveries in advanced
technology. It has become a known brand in the com- Nov. 15, 2010: Steven Burke
munity. Imagine the multiplier effect if every com- Jan. 26, 2011: Dr. Anthony Atala
munity college across the country was to hold their
own SciTech series.” Feb. 24, 2011: Dr. Frank Carver
This “flip book” publication presents materials, Mar. 17, 2011: Dr. J. Donald deBethizy
information and links about the SciTech Ideas in
Action program across the past nine years. Included
in the pages of this flip book are posters for all the
speakers and topics presented. There are also links to Speakers for Academic Year Speakers for Academic
more in depth PDF reports as well as videos of the talks available on You Tube. Finally, we have includ- 2011 - 2012 Year 2013 - 2014
ed a mid - term write up which coincided with the college’s 50th anniversary in 2011.
This year the National Center for the Biotechnology Workforce celebrates its 10th year of operation. Sep. 22, 2011: Nancy Johnston Sept.19, 2013: Dr. Eric Tomlinson
We are hopeful of another great year of lectures that will appeal to our community. We also want to Oct. 20, 2011: Dr. Morris J. Clarke Oct. 17, 2013: Dr. Roger Cubicciotti
thank our sponsors who have made the series possible and going forward these include the college,
Math Science and Technology, Economic Workforce and Development, ForsythTech Foundation, Nov. 17, 2011: Dr. Carol Strohecker Jan. 16, 2014: Gwyn F. Riddick,
BioNetwork and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center. Jan. 27, 2012: Dr. Tim Bertram M.B.A.

I want to thank the staff of the NCBW for their diligent work in making SciTech a great success! Feb. 20, 2014: Dr. Stephen A. Hill
Lastly, we dedicate this isssue to Mona Cofer, our editor on SciTech since its inception, who has elect- Feb. 23, 2012: Dr. Steven B. Mizel; Mar. 20, 2014: Dr. Paul Kortenaar
ed to retire after more than twenty years of service to the NCBW and the college. Thank you Mona. Bruce Kaylos
Mar.15, 2012: Jerry Barker June 26, 2014: Dr. V. Celeste Carter