Record #:

7483

Author(s):

Maurer, Allan

Abstract:

Alamance Community College in Graham pioneered specialized biotech training. The program started in 1985, and for seventeen years it was the state's only program. Alamance has graduated 165 people in the program since 1985, and the graduates have a 90 percent hiring rate in biotech jobs. Alamance is now part of the community college system's BioWorks program, although it retains its own curriculum.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 63 Issue 11, Nov 2005, p20, il

Subject(s):

Biotechnology--Study and teaching (Higher)

Record #:

40615

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

A Duke University researcher became a whistleblower when suspecting that a colleague’s research results were skewed. The case became a reminder as to how often data is manipulated, why researchers may feel pressured to include false data, and why research integrity is crucial.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 8, August 2019, p56-63 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Research integrity--research ethics; Duke University--Potts-Kant case ; Academic fraud--research universities; Grants--research; Grants--research universities; Biotechnology--Research; Biotechnology--Study and teaching (Higher); Duke University--Medical research; Duke University