Expertise in STEM careers with experience in workforce development in nanotechnology, biotechnology, biomanufacturing, chemistry and chemical process technology. .Active in informal education in STEM career promotion, including establishing NanoDay at Impression 5 Science Center.Management experience in private sector contract research, non-profit organizations, grant activities and community college education and policy.Experience in technology commercialization, including technology transfer, startups and scaleup of bioprocesses.Scientific publications in physical organic chemistry, enzymology, biotechnology, bionanotechnology, cell biology, plant molecular biology, vaccine development.My goal is to promote STEM education and STEM careers in Michigan and beyond through education, outreach and multi-institutional organizations.Work in economic development and planning as well through work as a member of the Meridian Township Planning Commission (appointed to a 4th-3 year term in Jan 2013) and with the Michigan State University Office of Community Planning and Development.Specialties: Nanotechnology, enzymology, molecular biology, chemical process technology, biobased products, biotechnology, technology commercialization, formal and informal science education and outreach, academic administration, grant writing and project management
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