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Career Catalyst: Bridging Biotechnology and National Security

Date & Time

March 4, 2025, noon - March 4, 2025, 12:45 p.m.

Cost

$0

Location

Online

Organizer

BioBuzz

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Description

Are you exploring your next career move? Discover an exciting path that blends biotechnology and national security with Dr. Judy Staveley, a renowned scientist, researcher, and industry leader. With expertise spanning pharmaceutical sciences, biosecurity, and STEM education, Dr. Staveley brings invaluable insights into the critical role of biotech in protecting public safety. This session will dive into the connection between biotech innovation, policy, and security, highlighting career opportunities in biosecurity, regulatory affairs, and defense-related research. Don't miss this chance to gain expert guidance on navigating this impactful and fast-growing field!

About Career Catalyst

Interested in getting hands-on insights and help from subject matter and career experts within the industry?! Well, look no further than our weekly virtual Career Catalyst Community Office Hours.

BioBuzz is thrilled to welcome a different expert every week exclusively for our talent community. LIMITED SPOTS are available to ensure an intimate setting and face time for all participants.

What is the goal of Career Catalyst?

  • To directly connect talent with industry and subject matter experts
  • Provide hands-on insights and best practices to level up in a particular area of expertise
  • Review and answer burning questions submitted by YOU

Who can attend these sessions?

Any BioBuzz Talent Community Member.

Don’t have an account? Don’t worry. Register today for free. If you do have an account RSVP within the Events & Programs section of the “Resources.”

Please note that advance registration is required as space is limited. Our goal is to provide personal introductions to our experts a well as the opportunity to connect ask individual questions.

About Dr. Judy Staveley
Dr. Judy Staveley is a Pharmaceutical and Chief Biotechnologist subject matter expert, scientist, researcher, former Director of the American Junior Academy of Sciences, National Association of Academies of Science Board member, and past President of the Washington Academy of Sciences. Dr. Staveley has been a science educator and a mentor for over 20 years. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from the University of Alaska Anchorage, has a graduate degree in Medical Forensics DNA and Serology from the University of Florida School of Pharmacy, a Master of Science in Biology with a focus on Emerging Infectious Diseases from the University of St. Joseph’s, studied Psychology at the Ph.D. level at Walden University, a degree in Education Specialist and a doctoral degree with a cognate in Educational Leadership with a focus on STEM education from Liberty University, and a Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health from Liberty University. Staveley’s mentoring and educational experience has provided the opportunity to make contributions nationally, state-wide, and locally on enhancing STEM education and retaining students in STEM academics. Dr. Staveley is motivated and passionate about STEM education and the workforce pipeline in the United States.

In addition, she has strong scientific accomplishments and honorable awards. In 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Staveley was presented with a presidential award on behalf of Blue Star Families and the White House. She has been nominated four times for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring award.

Sponsored by Bio-Trac

Over 17,000 Scientists Trained • 300 Scientist Instructors

Bio-Trac® workshops, open to the scientific community, are designed by active researchers to equip bench and research scientists with the latest lab techniques. With over 30 years of expertise, Bio-Trac offers training on cutting-edge biotechnology advancements to a global audience across all biotech sectors. Learn more: https://biotrac.com/