EdTalks: Bridging Academia & Industry - LifeSciences

Biotechnology and Bioscience Management

Watch our recorded session session featuring The School of Arts and Sciences at Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a spotlight on our nationally recognized and top-ranked master’s programs in Biotechnology and Bioscience Management. Discover how WPI’s School of Arts and Sciences is at the forefront of groundbreaking research, biotech innovations and solutions that are transforming the life sciences industry.

This webinar provides you with unparalleled insights into how WPI’s School of Arts and Sciences can be your launchpad to a transformative career.

WPI is excited to announce its new webinar series, "EdTalk: Bridging Academia and Industry,” designed to foster dynamic discussions on the intersection of education and real-world practices. A key focus of this series is to showcase the importance of partnerships between academia and industry, highlighting how these collaborations drive innovation and shape future workforces. Experts will explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in STEM fields, offering participants valuable insights on applying cutting-edge research and skills to advance their careers and contribute to groundbreaking developments.

Webinar Highlights

Innovative Industry Partnerships

Whether you are a prospective student or human resources professional at your organization, learn how WPI shapes and innovates industry expertise

World-Class Faculty Insights

Engage with our esteemed faculty, who are leaders in their fields, and experience how our interdisciplinary, hands-on approach to learning fosters innovation and collaboration

Future-Ready Skills

Explore how our curriculum and theory and practice learning prepares students to lead in today’s fast-evolving healthcare landscape providing an immediate return on investment

 

 

Presenters

 

Dr. Reeta Rao

A member of the WPI faculty since 2004 and head of the Department of Biology and Biotechnology since 2022, Reeta Rao is a leader in the field of molecular genetics and genomics. Her primary research activities are focused on emerging infectious diseases, specifically understanding, and managing fungal diseases. Dr. Rao is committed to the professional development of students at all levels of training and recipient of the Waksman outstanding teaching award (2018, SIMB). She is a visiting scholar at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology (AAM) and American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

 



 

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best college in the U.S.
The Wall Street Journal (2025)

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worldwide out of 20,000 universities
Center for World University Rankings (2024)

 

 

Questions? Reach out to our Student Enrollment Specialist:

Alexandria Halbin

Associate Director, Corporate Enrollment
Office of Graduate Studies, WPI
ahalbin@wpi.edu
Schedule a time to chat!

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