1. PETRI project P ipeline for E ducation T raining R esources & I nnovation Cindy Adams, PETRI Project Director

2. Today’s Session Facilitators Dr. Barbara Bielska, Associate Professor of Biotechnology Cindy Adams, PETRI Project Director John “Skip” Todora, Electromechanical Program Instructor

3. PETRI Project Objective 1  Create new curricula for 2 new specialized diplomas Objective 2  Renovate labs to support new specialized diploma coursework Objective 4  Strengthen ability to provide Act 48 course/programs Objective 3  Enroll secondary students in math, science or engineering dual enrollment courses Objective 5  Expand role of NCC Biotech Advisory Committee

4. PETRI project Objective #1 Create new curricula for two new Specialized Diploma Programs: Aseptic Processing Automation Control in Biomanufacturing

5. Aseptic Processing SD First Semester –BIOT 101Introduction to Good Manufacturing Practices 2 credits –MATH 150Introduction to Statistics 3 credits –BIOT 184Introduction to Biotechnology 3 credits Second Semester –BIOT 120Cleanroom Microbiology 2 credits –BIOT 200Aseptic Processing 4 credits Total Credits = 14 credits

6. First Semester –BIOT 101Introduction to Good Manufacturing Practices 2 credits –CISC 100 Introduction to Computers 3 credits* –EMEC 121Process Data Acquisition and Analysis 2 credits Second Semester –EMEC 121Automation Concepts 3 credits –EMEC 122Process Automation Diagrams (P&ID) 3 credits –EMEC 247Instrumentation, Process Control & Measurement Systems4 credits Automation Control in Biomanufacturing SD Total Credits = 17 credits

7. Regional Biotech Companies helped with Curricula Development abec, Inc. Lampire Biological Laboratories B. Braun Medical Life Sciences Greenhouse of centocor, Inc. Central Pennsylvania Cellexus Biosystems Merck, Inc Orasure Technologies, Inc sanofi pastuer, Inc. In Silico Scientifics sartorius stedim biotech, Inc. Swagelok Biopharm Services Company Northampton Community College hosts the Lehigh Valley Life Sciences Network Listserve

8. PETRI project Objective #2 Renovate labs to support new specialized diploma coursework

9. PETRI project Objective #3 Enroll secondary students in math, science or engineering dual enrollment courses

10. PETRI project Objective #4 Strengthen ability to provide Act 48 courses/programs for science teachers

11. PETRI project Objective #5 Expand role of NCC’s Biotech Advisory Committee

12. A Closer Look at Biomanufacturing

13. Potential Employers Biopharmaceutical Companies Medical Diagnostic Companies Auxiliary Services Automated Processes

14. Employment Outlook & Salaries Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Aseptic Processing: Projected Growth: 2004 – 2014: + 13% nationwide + 7% in Pennsylvania Salaries: 2006: $ 31,700 median nationwide $ 30,800 median in Pennsylvania range = $20,000 - $54,500 in PA

15. Employment Outlook & Salaries Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Automation Control in Biomanufacturing: Projected Growth: 2004 – 2014: + 10% nationwide + 8% in Pennsylvania Salaries: 2006: $ 44,700 median nationwide $ 40,800 median in Pennsylvania range = $27,000 - $59,800 in PA

16. Daily Attire in Aseptic Environment

17. Today’s Technical Facilitator Dr. Kelvin Bentley, Director of On-Line Learning

18. Questions?