Best Practices PanelBest Practices Panel Elizabeth Friedman (moderator) Illinois Institute of Technology Robert Gamache University of Massachusetts,

Best Practices PanelBest Practices Panel Elizabeth Friedman (moderator) Illinois Institute of Technology Robert Gamache University of Massachusetts, Lowell Paul Hamilton North Carolina State University Patricia Komuniecki University of Toledo

University of Massachusetts University of Massachusetts Development and Approval of 22 UMass PSM programs within a two year period.

UMass PSM Plus Courses Available Online Spring 2013 Professional and Scientific Communication Project Management for Science Professionals Leadership for Scientists

Best Practices Panel: Industry Case Study Projects Best Practices Panel: Industry Case Study Projects Paul Hamilton November 9, 2012 NPSMA Annual Conference Masters of Microbial Biotechnology

Masters of Microbial Biotechnology Professional Science Masters degree in Microbial Biotechnology at NCSU Accepted its first students in 2003 80 graduates to date 28 current students (12 second year & 16 first year students) 2-year, 40 credit hour interdisciplinary program 16 credit hours of science courses 9 credit hours of MBA-level business courses industry case study projects (12 credit hours) summer internship (3 credit hours)

Industry Case Studies Course Every MMB student takes the course for 4 semesters while in the program A team of 4-7 students works with a local bioscience company Projects run 8-12 weeks Companies choose the project Typically business-focused problem outside of the critical path for the company Technology or market analysis Process improvement SBIR grant development

Industry Case Studies Course Projects are designed to be a win-win situation for the students and the companies Students: Gain hands-on experience on a specific, company-relevant project Develop their professional skills (teamwork, communication, etc.) Expand their professional network Companies: Are not charged for the work; 1-2 employees volunteer 2-5 hr/wk Receive 200-300 person-hours of work by a team of intelligent, energetic, enthusiastic students

Industry Case Studies Course 29 Case Study Projects with 21 companies over the last 3 years Recent Industry Case Study Projects Case Study Company Case Study Topic/TitleDate NovozymesEvaluation of Attached Growth Bioreactors for Potential use in Industrial Enzyme Production Fall 2012 NovozymesRegulatory and Market Assessment of Biological Soil Crust ReclamationFall 2012 RTI InternationalMarket Analysis of Oleaginous Yeast and Fungi TechnologiesFall 2012 RTI InternationalThe Medicinal Plant Industry: Market OpportunitiesFall 2012 RTI InternationalAnalysis of Applications of Human Microbiome Diagnostic TechnologiesFall 2012 ArbovaxOpportunities in the Veterinary Vaccine MarketSpring 2012 GentrisSBIR Grant OpportunitiesSpring 2012 Biogen IdecTechnology Transfer Process for External Biologics ProductsFall 2011 BioMerieuxProcess Flow Map for Pilot Bottle ProductionFall 2011 BioMerieuxPersonal Protective Equipment Process OptimizationFall 2011 Becton DickinsonIndustry Survey: Fine Needle Aspiration BiopsyFall 2011 Becton DickinsonInnovation Best PracticesFall 2011 The Hamner InstituteEstrogen Assays and Cost AnalysisFall 2011 Agile SciencesQualification of the medical device market opportunity for the companys biofilm dispersing technology Spring 2011 Advanced Liquid LogicMarket analysis around digital microfluidics for cellular analysisSpring 2011 HumacyteCharacterization and analysis of serum-free and animal-free culture medium supplements and their function in cell culture Spring 2011

FallSpring Industrial & Ag Biotech Pharma 1 st Yr Small Biotech 2 nd Yr Medical Devices* 1 st Yr Small Biotech 2 nd Yr Medical Devices* Semester Rotation of Projects by Type 2013-14 2012-13 *Lab-based course

Cumulative Peer Evaluation Performance Each team member confidentially evaluates their team mates for 7 attributes. Scores for the entire cohort were averaged and tracked over 3 consecutive semesters in the Case Studies class.

Cultivating Case Study Projects Continuous interactions with the local biotech community Professional & personal network Meetings, conferences, networking events Marketing the MMB program to companies/industry professionals Industry Advisory Board Alumni of the program are the best ambassadors

Thanks Sarah Luginbuhl Past and present MMB students Biotech community

PATRICIA R. KOMUNIECKI THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO NOVEMBER 9, 2012 Best Practices PSM Panel: From Concept to Graduates

Discovering PSMs at UT 2009 April MAGS Meeting, Kansas City Nov. CGS-PSM Workshop, Washington DC Nov.NSF-SMP Grant Submission 2010 Nov. NPSMA Annual Meeting, Atlanta Dec.CGS-PSM Workshop, Washington DC

PSM Timeline at UT Fall 2009 - Graduate Faculty Address Spr. 2010 - Graduate Council Approval Fall 2010 - First PV Cohort Admitted Spr. 2012 - Submitted UT PSMs to CGS Sum. 2012 - First PV Cohort Graduated Fall 2012 - First Biomarker & Diagnostics Cohort Admitted - PSM in Green Chemistry submitted to Graduate Council

Getting Buy-In The UT Process Faculty Used Annual Graduate Faculty Address College Worked with Deans, Assoc. Deans, and Dept. Chairs Business Dean Engaged Early Important for plus courses (challenging?) University Engaged early Important to get backing of senior leadership (financial support, publicity)

Challenges Getting campus excited about the PSM concept Emphasizing that PSMs bring in a new audience (not stealing from current MS enrollment) Identifying funding (e.g., Ohio Board of Regents Choose Ohio First scholarship support) Identifying appropriate Advisory Board members (e.g. UT Innovation Enterprise, Regional Growth Partnership, Rocket Ventures, and regional corporate leaders)

Questions to Consider Who will serve as your PSM champion? What niche program areas can your university support to avoid competition with nearby universities and boost the regional labor force? What approval process(es) do you have to go through at your institution? How will sustainability be assured? What is your funding scheme?

UT Outcomes 2009-12 Two PSMs approved in niche areas: PV and Biomarkers & Diagnostics First PSMs in Ohio at a public university 100% placement of 1 st PV cohort (~5 students) Four other PSMs in varying stages of development: Green Chemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Sustainability, and Industrial Math/Stats

Final Thoughts Select the program carefully - be distinctive and relevant. Be sure to cultivate faculty interest at the outset. Dont get mired in the details - keep the goal in mind. Stay enthusiastic. Join the 126 universities in 35 states offering PSM degrees.

Questions Cant think of a question? Check your handout We thank you for your attention.

Shadeplex LLC Toledo, OH Fellowship at US Department of Energys Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Washington, D.C. Willard & Kelsey Solar Group Perrysburg, OH Ferro Corp Independence, OH UT First PV Cohort Internships/Placements

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