October 17: BioME Annual Conference
Please
SAVE THE DATE and join the Bioscience Association of Maine at our
2019 Annual Conference on October 17, 1PM-6PM. The theme this year is State of the Industry based on key findings from the BioME Industry Report.
This year's conference promises in-depth presentations by leading experts, a networking reception and a first look at our comprehensive Industry Report that will be released at the event. Don't miss our keynote speaker, John Konsin, CEO & Co-Founder of Prapela.
The 2019 Conference will be held at the University of Southern Maine in Portland.
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2019 BioME Industry Report
This fall, BioME will be releasing a comprehensive Maine Bioscience Industry Report at our 2019 Annual Conference. If you are interested in supporting the report, we have limited space for 1/2 & 1/4 page ads.
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Women in Bioscience
On June 12th, BioME hosted a second annual Women in Bioscience event at Grace in Portland. Almost 200 attendees celebrated female scientists and entrepreneurs by sharing success stories and challenges along with practical concepts to advance women in the bioscience industry.
The discussion panel included Dr. Julie Cross (IDEXX), Jean Hoffman (former CEO of Putney), Dr. Lucy Liaw (MMCRI), Georgia Wraight (Covetrus) and Dr. Kristy Townsend (University of Maine). Moreover, 7 girls from SMART group at Bangor High School presented their award winning science projects. The program concluded with a networking reception with lots of inspiring conversations and delicious cupcakes.
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Save the Date! ME Bioscience Day 2019
 Calling volunteer speakers! Maine Bioscience Day will take place on November 21, 2019. This statewide event aims to get middle school students excited about science. The event focuses on educating Maine's youth about the opportunities they might have working in science-related fields in their future. Professionals in science-related fields volunteer to visit local middle school classrooms to talk with students about their career in science, their daily tasks, and the opportunities that are available in science based careers.
If you are interested in visiting a local middle school to talk about your career, please click below.
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Event recap: BioME Student Showcase
Our very first BioME Student Showcase took place on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at USM's Hannaford Hall in Portland. The event started as an initiative in 2019 to support innovation and commercialization of student ideas in Maine, as well as connect current students with potential future employers and entrepreneurial resources in the state. 11 college students and 13 high school students presented their original biotech research in competition for cash and academic prizes.
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Maine BioGENEius Challenge
BioME Student Showcase high school winner, Melissa Tian of Bangor High School, got to represent Maine at the international BioGENEius finals at the BIO International Convention in Philadelphia as part of her 1st place prize. You can read about her experience below.
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BioME Summer Science Camp Winners
Did you know that this year BioME has funded 5 scholarships in the form of 1-week-long summer science camps at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics in Limestone. We originally intended to give out 4 scholarships but after reviewing all applications, BioME Board of Directors decided to grant an additional award ! All 5 awardees attend schools that participated in ME Bioscience Day 2018.
The
MSSM
Summer Science Camp program provides an opportunity for campers to exchange ideas and experiences with like-minded peers and an enthusiastic and dedicated staff who share their passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Noteworthy Job Openings:
Research Scientist
, Artel
Lab Technologist,
SeraCare
Scientist - BioProcess
, IDEXX
Protein Chemistry Scientist R&D, EnviroLogix
Molecular & Cell Biology Technologist
, Jackson Laboratory
Research Scientist, Optimum Imaging Diagnostics
Molecular Transfer Scientist, Alere
Laboratory Technician
, InSphero
Research Scientist ll, MMQCI
To see these and more openings, please go to our Job Board
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