The Innovation Hub Team and members of the 2024 BCF Planning Committee. Left to right: Peter Dimoulas, Rick Mingione, Derek Faulkner, Heather Stearns, Helen Keegan, Sana Muneer, Allison Kross, Arianna Ruiz, Imani Smith, Dr. Christine Broadbridge, Dr. Rachel Jeffrey, Dr. Kelly Bordner, Dr. Meghan Barboza.
2024 BioScience Careers Forum at 101 College Street
The annual BioScience Careers Forum brought together 100+ attendees including students from across the state, industry professionals, and community partners. Check out the coverage from Southern CT State University in the News at Southern article linked here.
Jackson Laboratory at the 2024 BioScience Careers Forum
Our partner, Jackson Laboratory plays a crucial role in the success of the annual BioScience Careers Forum. Learn more about the background of this event, and hear from Jackson Laboratories Director of Education, Sarah Wojiski in their October 1st article linked here.
Nguema N. (JR) Ramon, 2024 Werth IAF Fellow
SCSU + Boehringer Ingelheim Partner for Student Success
SCSU’s Innovation Hub and Boehringer Ingelheim have joined forces to enhance STEM opportunities for underrepresented students in our local communities. This collaboration, supported by the Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation, aims to foster a diverse and inclusive STEM talent pipeline in Connecticut. More information is available in News at Southern article linked here.
Southern Connecticut State University Networking Event Connects Students of Color
The now-annual Connecting Students and Professionals of Color event brought together students and professionals as a way to boost networking in the bioscience industry. Visit the link to watch News 8’s coverage of the event.
Southern CT State University: The BioPath Degree Program and the SCSU Innovation HUB
Connecticut’s Morning Buzz Host Natasha Lubczenko, Dr. Christine Broadbridge, and Paula Marie Simpson discuss SCSU’s Innovation Hub, the burgeoning field of life science and STEM education in Connecticut, and the exciting opportunities available to students. Visit the link to see the full interview.
Southern and New Haven Area Students Helping to Transform the Life Science Industry
Here in Connecticut, a Life Science hub is growing in New Haven County. Taking advantage of talented scientists at local universities and hospitals, one such startup in Branford, EvolveImmune Therapeutics, is revolutionizing cancer treatments. A growing team of specialized scientists, including a cohort of student interns and recent graduates from Connecticut universities supports EvolveImmune’s efforts.
Young Women in Bio Event Hosts 150 High School Students Interested in Careers in STEM
SCSU in collaboration with the Innovation Hub sponsored and hosted the Young Women in Bio event where high school students engaged with professionals in workshops spotlighting STEM fields including Biology, Earth Science, and Physics.
Southern Secures $3.2 Million NSF Grant to Supercharge STEM Diversity
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Southern Connecticut State University a five-year, $3.2 million grant designed to recruit, retain, and graduate students currently underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
Biotech Development is Reshaping New Haven here’s why
Biotech development is reshaping New Haven here's why From major building projects to new companies to educational pipelines, biotech is reshaping New Haven Vincent Gabrielle June 19, 2023 Updated: June [...]
SCSU panel aims to boost diverse student interest in STEM
Matt Verrilli - Contributor Originally published https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/scsu-panel-aims-to-boost-diverse-student-interest-in-stem Karen Walters, a pharmaceutical scientist, told a group of area college students Thursday that networking is key throughout your career. Before networking and [...]
$200K Bioscience Scholarship Fund Launched
Thomas Breen - Contributor As a new lab and office tower continues to rise at 101 College St., Career High School senior Laila Mohammed has her sights set on growing science-career prospects [...]
Jonathan Law Alumna Makes Impact In SCSU Biology Program
Rich Scinto - Contributor Class of 2019 graduate Sydney Rossi has become a star pupil in Southern Connecticut State University's Biology Department. MILFORD, CT —Jonathan Law High School Class of 2019 [...]
UConn, SCSU Partner on Postgrad Research Program for Underserved Communities
Matt Engelhardt - Contributor UConn is collaborating with Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) on a program designed to teach critical research skills to college graduates seeking employment in growing fields like [...]
Hillhouse Grad, Budding Chemist, ‘Making Waves’ In Bio-Tech Industry
Ellyn Santiago - Contributor NEW HAVEN, CT — Gillian Ofori-Ntiamoah, a 2019 graduate of Hillhouse High School, is making waves in New Haven’s growing life science industry. A "superstar" senior [...]
STEM Career Grow; Biopath Teaches Students
Benjamin Paquette – Contributor As STEM careers continue to grow, demand for job-ready college graduates increased 17%, according to UC Davis. Bridging the gap in education and experience is the STEM Innovation and Leadership Lab located in Jennings Hall. [...]
Watch: Virtual Bioscience Careers Forum
Southern hosted the Virtual Bioscience Careers Forum April 30, 2021. The program featured a panel discussion that included Braun, as well as Erika Smith, CEO of ReNetX Bio of New [...]
SCSU’s BioPath Partnership Launches Efforts to Boost State’s BioScience Industry
BioPath – an SCSU-led partnership of industry, academic and government leaders — has announced several new programs designed to meet the workforce needs of Connecticut’s growing bioscience industry.The BioPath Skills Academy [...]
Digging into Biotechnology
Students enrolled in biotechnology — applied molecular and cellular biology — at Southern Connecticut State University get their hands dirty. No, really. Part of the required learning for the B.S. in biotechnology [...]
SCSU Takes Leadership Role in Regional Bioscience Initiatives
Academic and local government entities often talk about the importance of town-gown relationships. But a partnership that includes Southern, the city of New Haven and regional bioscience companies has evolved [...]
Biotech Major Begins This Fall
A new major at Southern will provide students with an opportunity to take their scientific knowledge and conquer real world problems in the areas of medicine, genetics and other related [...]
In the News
New Haveners Seek Out New Careers – New Haven Independent
101 College, Route 34 Fill-in Ground Broken – New Haven Independent
Downtown bioscience development wins final approvals – NewHavenBiz
Amid Hard Times, Biotower Plan Advances – New Haven Independent
Biotower Plan Proceeds Despite Pandemic – New Haven Independent
Sister Biosciences Tower Comes Into View – New haven Independent