Cutting Edge: ChemTech and BioTech Innovations Symposium (Virtual)

Description

Join us for a virtual symposium to discuss the latest developments in BioTech and ChemTech innovations in Delaware.
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SCHEDULE

10:00 a.m. - 10:10: Welcome 

10:10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: BioTech and ChemTech Workforce Development
In this panel, we will talk about how Delaware educational institutions and businesses are working to keep up with the ever-changing and growing demand for highly skilled talent. 

• Alok Patel, Associate Director of External Relations atDelaware Biotechnology Institute (Moderator)
• Dr. Suprawee Tepsuporn, Senior Assistant Dean of Graduate Professional Development at University of Delaware
• Dr. Katherine Lakofsky, Director of Workforce Development and Community Education at Delaware Technical Community College
• Ron Tepner, SHRM-SCP, Human Resource Business Partner at Croda

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.: Delaware Lab Space: Investment in Innovations and Opportunities
In this panel, we will discuss the investment being made in research and development space and resources to strengthen Delaware's innovation ecosystem and paving the way for high-quality job growth in advanced chemistry, bioscience and manufacturing sectors.

• Noah Olson, Director of Innovation, Delaware Prosperity Partnership (Moderator)
• William D. Provine, Ph.D., Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of the Innovation Space
• Charles F. Saller, Ph.D., President & CEO of Analytical Biological Service (ABS)
• Tingzhou Wu, General Manager of Sepax Technologies, Inc.

11:45 p.m. - Wrap up