Professor of Biology, Case Western Reserve University
I am primarily a plant molecular biologist and an educator. My research has two main directions. The first has identified how the flax genome responds to environmental stress by making substantial, specific, but limited changes to the genome. The second is an international project to domesticate a wild legume as a new crop for resource poor farmers in arid regions of Africa. AS an education innovator, I developed and direct the MS in Biotechnology Entrepreneurship Program, whose students have been responsible for generating significant resources for the region.
Universities must teach their budding scientists entrepreneurship
Aug 26, 2019 04:23 am UTC| Insights & Views Science
A strong background in science and technology is crucial for students who want to become academic research scientists. But there are many other jobs for budding scientists that also need extra business-oriented...
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