Looking to Study Bioterrorism?; Biotechs on Wheels; Swimming in Science in San Diego

Tip Trove | Looking to Study Bioterrorism? Courtesy of John Noble The earlier you know that your focus will be on the policy of bioterrorism or the science of it, the better. Networking is key in this field. Many policy-focused schools allow access and exposure to the people who are studying terrorism. In this economy, the government is one of the few employers that is hiring. Speak to a military recruiter. Many military people have spoken to me about the positive experience and training they

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Tip Trove | Looking to Study Bioterrorism?

--John Noble, Director of career services at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University

Training @ | Swimming in Science in San Diego

WHAT: Glycobiology in Biotechnology: Fundamentals for Carbohydrate Method Development

WHERE: San Diego, Calif.

WHY: Glycoproteins are now being used as therapeutic agents for life-threatening diseases

ADVANTAGES: Trains scientists to develop successful methods for carbohydrate residue analysis; trains managers to communicate effectively to the project team the significance of carbohydrate analysis.

WHEN: May 19-20, 2003

DEADLINE: Rolling deadline

COST: $1,499 (commercial); $799 (government and academic)

URL: www.lifesciencesinfo.com/USC2831

Policy Place | Biotechs on Wheels

Maryland area biotechs are fueling up and trucking out in hopes that a big rig will hitch teenagers to science. MdBioLab is an 18-wheel trailer with a well-equipped lab where teachers and researchers can demonstrate the delights of biotechnology careers to high-school students. Funded by MdBio, ...

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