The Biomanufacturing Project Planned Management Workforce Development Training is driven by a network of strong industry partnerships that ensure our curriculum remains aligned with the needs of the rapidly evolving biomanufacturing sector. These partnerships provide students with hands-on experience, mentorship and pathways to real-world applications, ensuring graduates are prepared to excel in their careers.
Our key partners include industry leaders in biotechnology, sustainable manufacturing and green chemistry who contribute to the program through training opportunities, capstone projects, internships and guest lectures. The mutual benefits of these collaborations ensure that our students and partners are at the forefront of innovation.
Our Key Industry Partners
Lockheed Martin
- Contribution: Provides mentorship in strategic project management, helping students gain insights into managing complex biomanufacturing projects. Lockheed Martin also supports industry-informed capstone projects and offers internship opportunities.
- Benefit to students: Access to advanced project management strategies and networking opportunities with one of the world’s leading manufacturing companies.
Lygos
- Contribution: Partners with the program to offer practical training in green chemistry biomanufacturing, emphasizing sustainable chemical production methods.
- Benefit to students: First-hand experience in eco-friendly biomanufacturing processes, reinforcing the program’s focus on sustainability.
National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC)
- Contribution: Hosts the on-site training component of the program, where students engage with industrial-scale bioreactors and fermentation processes. NCERC provides hands-on exposure to sustainable biomanufacturing practices (as detailed in Section C of the proposal).
- Benefit to students: Direct experience with cutting-edge biomanufacturing technology and exposure to real-world production environments.
Invizyne Technologies
- Contribution: Collaborates on the AI-based biomanufacturing track, providing students with insights into AI-driven process optimization and the application of advanced machine learning in bioprocessing.
- Benefit to students: Learn from industry experts in AI-enabled biomanufacturing, preparing them for future roles in an increasingly automated industry.
Partnership Benefits for Industry
Partnering with the program offers a range of benefits, including:
- Access to skilled graduates: Early access to a talent pool trained in both biomanufacturing and project management, equipped to meet the challenges of the modern bioeconomy.
- Collaborative innovation: Opportunities to engage in research initiatives focused on green chemistry and AI-enabled processes.
- Capstone projects: Collaborate with student teams on industry-driven capstone projects, providing solutions to real-world challenges. These projects ensure that students are ready to solve current issues facing the biomanufacturing industry.
- Support for diversity and inclusion: Engage with a program committed to increasing the representation of underrepresented groups in biomanufacturing, aligning with corporate diversity initiatives.
How Industry Partners Support the Program
Industry partners play an integral role in shaping the program through:
- Mentorship and training: Offer mentorship to students, guiding them through industry challenges and providing insights into career development.
- Capstone design and evaluation: Collaborate on the design of capstone projects, helping to define real-world problems for students to solve, while evaluating the proposed solutions.
- Internships: Provide internship opportunities that allow students to apply their knowledge in practical settings and develop valuable industry connections.
- Guest lectures and webinars: Industry experts participate in guest lectures and webinars, keeping students informed about industry trends and cutting-edge technologies.
Partner with Us
We are always seeking to expand our network of industry collaborators. Partnering with the program offers the opportunity to work alongside a diverse and talented group of students, educators, and researchers to:
- Develop a skilled, industry-ready workforce capable of driving the biomanufacturing sector forward.
- Innovate in areas like green chemistry, sustainable biomanufacturing, and AI-driven processes.
- Contribute to the future of biomanufacturing through collaborative research and training programs.
To explore partnership opportunities, please contact:
Email: Colin Walsh - cwalsh10@binghamton.edu
Phone: 607-777-5778
