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12 SciTech Lecture Series Puts Science Ideas into Action
The SciTech Science Ideas in Action Lec-
ture Series set a goal in 2009 to bring CENTER F OR THE BIOTECHN O L O G Y WORKFORCE
high-profile speakers to Forsyth Tech;
invite experts to present their knowledge and ex- TIONAL www.biotechworkforce.org
pertise in personal ways. The challenge was to find
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those with common interest for the student body,
faculty and the community. SciTech finds them
and delivers every year.

“Our SciTech team hosts accomplished scientific Click on image to access

and technical experts who share their passions

and projects in stimulating presentations, always SciTech IDEAS IN ACTION
free and open to the public,” says Russ Read, exec- Lecture Series
utive director of the sponsoring National Center Forsyth Technical Community College
for the Biotechnology Workforce. “We give each 2009-2016
person attending new facts, expanded knowledge of
cutting-edge scientific research, and experiences of Click image to access this online “flip book” publi-
the latest discoveries in advanced technology.” cation that presents materials, information and links
about the SciTech Ideas in Action Lecture Series
Topics - presented from insider points of view - program. Included are more in-depth PDF reports on
range from Steven Burke, former CEO of the Bio- the subjects as well as videos of the talks available
fuels Center of North Carolina (on manufacturing on You Tube.
new biofuel) to the advanced criminal forensics
used in Jennifer Bryant’s biotechnology lab.

Dr. Frank Carver lectured on how his visit to Li-
beria, Africa changed his life and his philosophies,
while giving him a global understanding in his
teaching of environmental issues.

These lectures strengthen Forsyth Tech’s partner-
ships with business, organizations, manufacturing
and biotechnology firms, medical establishments,
and other educational institutions. Most were
recorded and are available on YouTube - you can
find the links in the SciTech flip book publication.

Australian Fulbright scholar Ray Cadmore (holding certifi- Dr. Anthony Atala (right) spoke
cate) gave a well received SciTech Lecture, shown with his on the Wake Forest Institute
spouse Lesa (in white sweater). for Regenerative Medicine’s
groundbreaking work.

His eye-opening lecture high-
lighted Forsyth Tech’s 50th
anniversary theme - “A Legacy
of Learning.”