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THE VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL 16 www.TheValleyBusinessJournal.com March 2017 Share your news on Facebook Innovations in Training and Education for the Biomedical Products Industry Workforce Over the last five years there has been a stunning acceleration of innovation in biotechnology: • CRISPR (Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats) and its refinements will lead to precision gene editing that will improve food crop yields and provide cures to cancer. • Lightning-fast gene sequencing will allow the early detection of cancer from a simple blood test. • High-speed bulk data transfer allows the entire genomes of millions of people to be compared online to search for cures to both common and rare diseases. • Neuromorphic chips will accelerate the dawn of artificial intelligence, and smart prostheses will allow para- and quadriplegic patients to move, the deaf to hear and the blind to see. • Discovery of synergies in applications that blur the boundaries of traditional science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines will continue to fuel the exponential growth of innovation. The 2016 BIO/Teconomy Report identified a 6.6% job growth rate with a 16.7% wage increase in the Drugs and Pharmaceuticals industry sector of California from 2012-2014. Likewise, in the Research, Testing and Medical Laboratories bioscience industry sector, a 2.3% increase in jobs was accompanied by a 17.6% increase in wages. Similar trends exist in the bioscience-related distribution sector, and this growth trend was sustained through 2016. In short, this data means that companies in the California bioscience industry sectors are expanding and aggressively competing for skilled talent. But exactly what type of employee should companies be seeking to hire? Of course it’s hugely important that employees of the biomedical products sectors be well-trained technically, and, in the past, employers generally hired primarily according to an applicant’s technical skillset. With high loss rates of new hires during initial training periods, however, companies have realized that technical depth rarely equates to long-term productivity, employment longevity and career success. Instead, positive career success depends heavily on a combination of technical expertise with a strong work ethic, an ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, and solid written and oral communication skills. To accomplish this type of training, industry has partnered with academic institutions. This arrangement provides strong benefits to all participants. The Master of Science in Biotechnology Studies at Azusa Pacific University, launching in fall, 2017 and currently accepting applications at www.apu.edu/biotech is an example of this type of degree program that is designed to accommodate working professionals. In general, the paradigm of applied training partnerships between companies and academic institutions is a practical model for providing welltrained workers for continued expansion of the bioscience industry sectors through the 21st century. “Innovations in Training and Education for the Biomedical Products Industry Workforce” Dr. Dyer will speak at APU Murrieta Campus’s first Speakers Series event: Tuesday, April 4, 2017 from 6 – 8pm -Azusa Pacific University Murrieta Regional Campus located at 40508 Murrieta Hot Springs Road in Murrieta. Dinner provided. Adults only. David Dyer, Ph.D., David Dyer, Ph.D., Executive Director, MS Biotechnology Program, Azusa Pacific University. RSVP: Gloria Wolnick at (951) 304-3400 or murrieta@apu. edu Shop and dine local. Support our small businesses.
March 2017 THE VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL www.TheValleyBusinessJournal.com 17 Azusa Pacific University Faculty and Financial Aid Counselors Speaking at March 23rd School of Education Information Meeting The School of Education at Azusa Pacific University equips teachers and counselors for excellence and leadership in educational settings. The APU Murrieta Campus is hosting a free Graduate & Credential Information Meeting on Thursday, March 23rd from 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm at 40508 Murrieta Hot Springs Road (to the right of Sam’s Club). A light dinner will be served. This information meeting will cover key topics including: program information, admissions requirements, navigating the application process, financial aid opportunities, and important dates and deadlines. This meeting is also a great opportunity for prospective students to speak with APU School of Education faculty and/or advisors. Graduate Student Financial Aid Services and Graduate Loan/Grant Advising is also available on this day. An appointment must be scheduled in advance, call (951) 304-3400. The APU Murrieta Campus offers a variety of graduate degrees and teaching credentials. Among these are Kindergarten through 12th Grade combined teaching credentials and master’s degrees plus the Masters in Educational & Clinical Counseling. Additionally, APU offers online degrees in Educational Leadership including PASC Tier 1 & CASC Tier 2 Credentialing programs. APU’s School of Education has earned these notable accreditations: WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), CTC (Commission on Teacher Credentialing), CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, a national accreditor), and the NASP (The National Association of School Psychologists). APU is a leading Christian university and continues to be recognized annually among the nation’s best colleges by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. The APU Murrieta Regional Center is proud to be a part of Southwest Riverside County for over 30 years. The March 23rd information meeting is for adults and their guests (age 18+). To RSVP for the event go to: https:// apueducation-mar2017.eventbrite.com or murrieta@apu.edu. If you have questions or would like to RSVP by phone please call (951) 304-3400. To learn more about APU and these programs visit www.apu.edu/murrieta MARCH 23 5:45pm 40508 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd. connect: www.apu.edu/murrieta Menifee Teacher, Anthony Bissot , Surprised with Teachers are Heroes Award Anthony Bissot, 6th grade teacher at Bell Mountain Middle School in Menifee, received a nice surprise when he was named the December/ January Teachers are Heroes recipient. On Tuesday, January 24, 2017, Azusa Pacific University and KATY 101.3, The Mix, made a special visit to Bell Mountain Middle School and presented Mr. Bissot with the Teacher Are Heroes award as well as prizes from KATY’s The Mix Prize Closet. The Bell Mountain Middle School Principal, Ernesto Lizarraga, and Bissot’s students were part of the celebration. The awards presentation concluded with a popcorn party. Mr. Bissot was nominated by one of his students, Matthew Beckman. Matthew said about him, “Mr Bissot has helped me in math class and with bullying and other issues. Even though I hate math, Mr Bissot is my favorite teacher ever. He cares about me and my feelings, and he is my hero.” Bissot has been teaching math for 10 years in the Menifee Union School District. He takes pride in teaching and making improvements in the learning process and teaches using a 21st century approach to facilitating learning. He incorporates Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in the lessons that he facilitates. His wife, Alma, is also a teacher for the Menifee Union School District. Mr. and Mrs. Bissot are Azusa Pacific University alumni. The Teachers are Heroes program will run through April 2017. Teachers may be nominated by students, parents, and even other school administrators. All selected teachers and their classes will attend a private celebration at the end of the year at the Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium. For more information go to www.1013themix.com, keyword: Teachers or go to http://www.apu.edu/ murrieta/teachers/. Back row from left to right: Karan McGlynn, Ernesto Lizarraga, Anthony Bissot, Matthew Beckman, Rachel Jacobs and Dr. Kathleen Bautista with Mr. Bissot’s students
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