We had an excellent event last week featuring our own Janie Butler and Jordan Haas from Green Key Resources, titled “Crafting Your Path: Mastering the Art of Resume Writing for Undergraduates.”
We had an excellent event last week featuring our own Janie Butler and Jordan Haas from Green Key Resources, titled “Crafting Your Path: Mastering the Art of Resume Writing for Undergraduates.”
To meet employer needs, the QA/RA certificate will include access to career-enhancing experiential learning opportunities and mentorship. A partnership including the Colorado Bioscience Institute, and 16+ industry leaders will facilitate an innovative approach to providing participants with opportunities to increase economic mobility in high-demand, high-skill, high-wage occupations. The four courses that make up the certificate will be delivered online and asynchronously with a 3-day, in-person experience hosted by local Denver Metro area companies in the final capstone class. The curriculum is customized with input from our Advisory Board members to meet the QA/RA needs of the local bioscience community. The program provides specialized job training as well as mentorship and job matching activities offered by the Institute.
April 9th we hosted the annual Life Sciences Industry Showcase! This event consists of a panel that connects Colorado life sciences companies to Colorado university talent from undergraduate to post doc to demonstrate the breadth and depth of the Colorado Life Sciences Ecosystem. Participating companies showcased their company, technology and talent recruitment initiatives with an overview presentation and engaged with attendees through a moderated Q&A session. Our panel consisted of speakers from Medtronic, Biodesix, KBI Biopharma and Edgewise Therapeutics. This session grows the state’s future workforce talent pipeline by connecting them with companies and opportunities in Colorado. See the event recording below:
Tuesday, April 1, 9am-5pm
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, leaders must not only navigate external disruptions—such as regulatory shifts, political changes, and technological advancements like AI—but also lead their organizations through internal transitions, such as team restructuring and evolving company cultures. This training course is designed specifically for leaders who are committed to guiding their organizations through moments of change successfully.
Hosted Virtually from March 3rd – April 27th, 2025
Dive into the dynamic world of bioscience with this NGSS-aligned professional development course tailored for middle and high school teachers. Explore the latest advancements in bioscience right here in Colorado, where groundbreaking research and innovative entrepreneurs are shaping the future. Through engaging lessons and real-world examples, you’ll discover how local bioscience advancements impact everyday life and connect with leading entrepreneurs who are pushing the boundaries of science and technology.
Lacee Sherman’s Research Experience for Teachers (RET) Journey For Lacee Sherman, science has always been more than just a subject to teach—it’s a way of thinking, learning, and discovering the world. As a teacher at Infinity Middle School in Aurora, Colorado, Lacee has spent years blending her passion for science with hands-on research experiences, ensuring that her students not only learn about science, but experience it. Through the Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program, offered by the Colorado BioScience Institute, Lacee has brought invaluable lessons from the lab at STAQ Pharma straight into her classroom, helping her students see the relevance of science in their everyday lives.
Building a mentorship relationship can indeed be incredibly rewarding! Here are some talking points and a suggested structure to help guide your conversations and development: Talking Points for Mentorship Monthly Focus Areas Tips for a Successful Mentorship By using these talking points and structure, you can cultivate a strong, productive mentorship relationship that fosters your growth and development.
Mentors and students in the Mentor Program come from a variety of industries and backgrounds. To maximize the benefits of this diversity, CBSI requires active student engagement in mentor activities throughout the program. Mentors are expected to host at least two opportunities for connection. Students must attend at least one of these events hosted by their direct mentor and one hosted by another mentor. This approach ensures that students gain valuable insights from multiple mentors, enhancing their learning experience throughout the program. Engagement Activity Ideas: As a mentor, you are required to host two engagement activities outside of your direct mentors. These can be curated for a small group 5-10 or for all mentees (75-90). Some mentors struggle to think of ways to share their unique skills outside of their direct mentorship relationships. The following examples are provided to jumpstart your ideation. Share a success story for a chance to be featured in an upcoming CBSI or CBSA communication The Institute is proud of the strong relationships that are built through the Mentor Program. Please share your success story with our community. Fill out this form or send an email to Rachael Schowalter. Note: As a nonprofit, CBSI does not have funds to support the suggested activities. If you need assistance with organizing an event, please feel free to reach out to us.