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MiraCosta College Oceanside, CA. Ric Matthews Dean, Math and Sciences rmatthews@miracosta.edu. Past to Present. San Diego County Science Center Geographics and Demographics MiraCosta College R&D biotechnology since 1992
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MiraCosta CollegeOceanside, CA Ric Matthews Dean, Math and Sciences rmatthews@miracosta.edu
Past to Present • San Diego County Science Center • Geographics and Demographics • MiraCosta College • R&D biotechnology since 1992 • Partnered with City of Oceanside to attract ¾ billion dollar biomanufacturing plant • DOL Center of Excellence though collaboration • Program and space • Dedicated faculty with industry experience and access
Expanding the Collaboration Model San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Workforce Issues of retirement, need trained replacements MCC – Radiation Protection Technologies, only CA state approved program Also Nuclear Plant Operations and Electronics at Palomar College
What’s next? • Expanding the Biomanufacturing Center of Excellence – quality assurance and control, data analyses, Stem Cell Initiative • Newly hired physics instructor has PhD from UCLA and nanotechnology experience • Drafting and Engineering Instructor is leading a summer STEM camp for 9-11 grade • San Diego biomedical instrumentation center
NanoBioNexus to Unveil the "The Right Nanobiotechnology Formula" at 2008 BIO International Convention • --New Internationally-focused Strategy Expands Community Reach and Influence on Cancer Research Discoveries, Investment and Commercialization • SAN DIEGO, CA –NanoBioNexus (NBN), the leading nanobiotechnology industry organization, will highlight the accomplishments of its international, cross-disciplinary community at the 2008 Bio International Convention June 17 - 20,