Bill Schy Email & Phone Number

Rtp, Nc

Provide services for various organizations, including the NC Biotechnology Center, Carolina Biological Supply Company, and the National Center for the Biotechnology Workforce. These services include product development and workshop facilitation.

Director, Education and Training Program 2010-2013Manager, Education and Training Program 1999- 2010Coordinator, Education and Training Program 1997-1999• Manage two grants programs, Education Enhancement Grants (EEG) Program and Education Mini-Grants Program. Generated 300-400% growth in applications received in larger (EEG) grant program;• Manage Statewide Biotechnology Summer Workshops for Educators Program. Work with university faculty across NC annually to conduct popular statewide Summer Workshops for Educators Program. Developed web-based marketing strategy that increased workshop attendance from 50-100%, providing professional development for over 2000 teachers in 98 out of 100 North Carolina counties;• Conceived and developed a collaborative meeting between academic and industrial scientists focused on developing a plant-based industrial bioproducts industry in North Carolina;• Provide direct outreach in biotechnology education, agricultural and other applications of biotechnology, development of plant-based industrial products, career opportunities in bioscience, and special topics to diverse groups statewide.• Manage the Reservable Equipment Loan and Free Laboratory Supplies Programs for North Carolina Educators in collaboration with staff at Carolina Biological Supply Company for North Carolina teachers statewide; completely revamped the program to improve usability and convenience for teachers; • Participate as member of grant review committee for a program devoted to the development of a new biofuels sector in North Carolina• Co-chaired K-12 Education Work Group to develop Strategic Plan for Growing the Economy Statewide through Biotechnology at the request of Governor Easley• Serve on committees and boards of organizations devoted to improving education at all levels in partnership with members of the academic and industry communities

Reidsville, Nc

As a water treatment plant operator, I work independently during a 12 hour shift to produce drinking water for the citizens of Reidsville and surrounding cities and towns within our service area that is safe and pleasing to the taste The water must also satisfy the specific needs of businesses with our service area.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Teach Lecture and Laboratory in Basic Laboratory Techniques in Biotechnology( BTC 181) and General Biology (Bio 111). Topics covered in BTC 181 include cGMP, Laboratory Safety, Biopharmaceutical Production, Separation of Biomolecules, Laboratory Instrumentation

Work with BIFP Fellows to assist in making the connections between biotechnology content presented in the program and practical work skills required in industry.

Create and develop laboratory education kits for the college science market

Greensboro, Nc

• Reviewed and interpreted results of paternity testing, signed final reports• Supervised paternity testing• Provided expert witness testimony at trials across the United States• Participated in continuing education in paternity testing and analysis• Gave invited presentations on forensics and genetic testing to diverse audiences

Scottsdale, Az

Taught both lecture and laboratories for the following courses: • General Biology• Human Anatomy and Physiology• Advanced Biology• Environmental Biology

Greenfield, In

• As part of a drug development team, determined one of the mechanisms of action of the anti-cancer drug, Gemcitabine (Gemzar), generating annual sales of over $1.3 billion• Brought new technologies into laboratory, by fostering collaborations with other research groups • Analyzed and interpreted data using computerized kinetic analyses and curve fitting • Designed and conducted independent research projects investigating induction of liver cancer in laboratory animals• Gave presentations summarizing research results, within the company and to the scientific community at national scientific meetings• Published results of this research in scholarly journals

Toronto, Canada Area

• Designed and conducted independent research projects to understand the mechanisms underlying mutations induced by chemical agents and developed methods for their detection• Analyzed and interpreted data• Presented results of research at scientific meetings and published results in scientific journals

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Cell Biology

Activities and Societies: Research Assistant, 1983-1986 Teaching Assistant, Plant Biology 1986-1987

Master'S Of Science, Biology

Activities and Societies: Research Assistant, 1981-1983

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology