Mira Costa Community College Math and Science Fair
In April 2010, the Mira Costa Community College will sponsor the fifth annual Community Math and Science Fair. The purpose of this event is twofold. First, it provides students the opportunity to apply the knowledge learned in class in a meaningful and relevant way. Research demonstrates that when students teach others what they have learned, they retain information longer and have a deeper understanding of the material. Each year, approximately 150 students from various disciplines work with their professors to plan math and science exhibits, activities and demonstrations. Students are challenged to take what they have learned and share that knowledge with the school children. It is estimated there will be over 600 school children from K-12 and their families in attendance.
Mira Costa College Foundation is looking for sponsors to help offset some of the costs of this event, estimated to be $2000 for supplies and T-shirts to identify the students on campus.
If you are interested in supporting the Math and Science Fair please contact: David Broad, Foundation President, davidbroad@msn.com.
Biosite: Featured Company on the BIOCOM Career Center
Biosite is the featured compnay on the BIOCOM Career Center and is looking for an Organizational Leader. Please see below for the job description. To apply please click here
Organizational Leader
Position drives the Organizational Development strategy, direction & support to create a culture and environment where people deliver high performance and positive behavior. Reporting to the Leadership Team.
Tasks and responsibilities:
Lead Organization Development Process across all areas and functions: define & develop a high performance culture for Biosite raising accountability & delivery from all staff.
• Present a consistent & inspiring vision at all times.
• Role model high level of behaviors consistent with Operating Principles.
• Deliver cutting edge OD tools and processes directly linked to strategic plan and annual business goals.
• Partner with all executive leaders to finalize people plan and implement a process to assess the Return on Investment of development initiatives
• Develop a performance culture for Biosite through on the spot behavioral interventions.
• Develop organization to deliver fast & effective change.
• Develop & deliver an effective communications team.
Partner with the HR Team: develop and execute an organizational strategy. Develop a high performance team that delivers on time, relevant results.
• Lead team to deliver all POD initiatives.
• Develop technical knowledge of HR team in terms of organization development
• Develop coaching capability within team.
• Develop business acumen to ensure that all team members design and implement OD initiatives with a focus on impacting business results and optimizing team and individual performance.
Partner and assist the Leadership Team to: develop a high performance team that delivers on time, relevant results.
• Develop gang of 20 to show improved performance quarter on quarter.
Budget Responsibility:
• Deliver all projects within budget and to agreed timelines.
• Take organizational needs and translate into a budget.
Basic Requirements:
The job holder should be able to immediately provide facilitation, coaching, feedback and leadership to all areas of the organization. They will have experience of strategic planning and the development of organizations. They will also mentor & support the Culture and Performance team.
The job holder will manage and resolve issues such as company wide performance issues, getting people with different styles and agendas aligned, delivering with people who have developing skills and stay focused in an environment filled with complex information. They will know when to give input and when to facilitate in order to maximize opportunities.
The job holder should be receptive to working in a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment that demands they step out of their comfort zone on a day to day basis. They must be able to 'hit the ground running', be able to juggle the never-ending demands of a high workload and be solution focused, motivated by delivery of results and a job well don. Perform other duties as needed.
Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field.
Extensive experience in entrepreneurial matrix environment.
Minimum of 6+yrs experience in Organizational Development role
Reporting to the Leadership Team
Biosote is an equal opportunity employer and value culture and diversity in the work place.
2010 San Diego Science Festival- Host an Event
Apply now to host an event during San Diego Science Festival 2010. Any organization, corporation, school group, or science enthusiast can apply. Programs may include lectures, performances, family activities, exhibits, tours, debates, workshops, and other creative events. Exhibits or booths hosted on Expo Day, Saturday, March 27, will be part of San Diego’s largest single-day science celebration, which reached over 50,000 participants in our inaugural year. The festival is looking for interactive ideas that celebrate science, technology, engineering, and math in ways that combine interactivity and audience appeal.
Apply Online: www.SDScienceFestival.com/host-an-event
Program for Applied Biotechnology Studies: Master of Biotechnology
Enrollment is open until November 30, 2009 at California State Universities Fullerton, Pomona and Los Angeles. This program is for tomorrow’s leaders in Biotechnology and Medical Device Industries and offers training in: Regulatory Affairs/Clinical Trials/Quality Management, Biotechnology Business and Project Management, Biomathematics and Informatics, Drug Discovery and Development, and Stem Cell Technology.
For further information, visit: http://sites.google.com/a/exchange.fullerton.edu/PABS-MBT
Professional Certificate: Biotechnology Project Management in Quality Assurance
This new, online, graduate-level certificate has been co-developed with professionals from the American Society of Quality and the biotechnology industry. The certificate program incorporates four existing courses that are being offered together by the CSU for the first time, starting January 2010. The certificate is jointly offered by Extended University at CSU Channel Islands, CSU Dominguez Hills and San Diego State University. The program will provide professionals the practical skills and tools needed to successfully lead, manage and optimize quality assurance projects in the life sciences industry.
Courses include:
- Quality Function Management and TQM
- Regulatory Affairs and Ethics
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Project Management
To learn more visit www.csubiocompass.org/bpmqa.html or contact (619) 594-3954, rbhathal@mail.sdsu.edu