We hope you enjoy this month’s issue of Bio-1 Buzz, a monthly e-newsletter to help you connect with news, events and programs from the WIRED (Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development) Bio-1 region. This month, we've featured some of the exciting educational programs recently launched through Bio-1 partners.  Visit our website at www.bio-one.org, and forward the Buzz.

Sincerely,

Executive Director, WIRED Bio-1

DeVry University Partners with NJ Neuroscience Institute for New AAS Degree Program
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute's Lab Assistant Training Program
Highlights from this month's seminars
Designer Genes Employment Fair is a Big Success
Call for opportunities: Internships, mentoring and research projects at all levels

Association of Women in Science - Central Jersey Chapter (AWIS - CJC):

Scholarship Competition for Central New Jersey High School Seniors

From Designer Genes and co-sponsors:

Wednesday, April 30, 2008, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. (with lunch and networking at 11:30): Pharma Goes Hollywood - Evolving Business Models in the Bioscience Industry, by Dr. David Finegold

The NJEIA-WIRED opens these programs to the Bio-1 Community:

Wednesday, April 30 2008 from 7:00 a.m. to noon: Innovation Summit

Wednesday, June 11-Thursday, June 12: Innovation Management Program

From the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development:

Friday, May 2, 2008 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Career Education & the 21st Century Classroom: How Modern Workplaces can Enliven High School Instruction

From SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business

From the New Jersey Council on Gender Parity:

Friday, May 30, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: The New Jersey Council on Gender Parity’s 2nd Annual Women in the Science and Technology Workforce Summit

Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 3:00: The Council, in conjunction with Bio-1 and the Institute for Women's Leadership will host a special author tea reception with Linley Erin Hall, keynoter from the Summit and author of "Who's Afraid of Marie Curie"

Click to learn more about these programs in the upcoming events section of our website:  

As always, feel free to send news, comments or suggestions to the BIO-1 Buzz Mailbox.  This month's article highlighting the Designer Genes seminars was written by Bio-1 interns Kevin Seamon and Constance Pinkston.  Next month's issue will focus on green activities.  Any articles for publication are due by the 15th of the month.


Editor, Bio-1 Buzz