FAES is governed by a Board of Directors through the Board Chair, other officers, and a series of advisory committees. FAES Directors may vote in Board elections and are encouraged to participate in program management.
I took FAES’s classes to explore alternative career possibilities besides bench science. I really enjoyed the coursework because it opened my eyes widely. I learned a lot about business development, patent law, finance, and negotiation skills. The advanced studies in technology transfer served as a stepping-stone for a new career. It helped me to land my current job as a technology transfer specialist in the Navy.
Shortly after I took up appointment with the Radiation Epidemiology Branch at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), I desired to know more about epidemiologic research. So, I enrolled in FAES classes. These classes helped to satisfy my heart’s desire and provided the needed insight and knowledge to do my work better, as well as to understand the technical content of the Branch/Division’s seminars and presentations. The courses I enjoyed most were social and behavioral sciences as well as environmental epidemiology.
I was interested in leaving the bench, and I thought technology transfer would be a logical transition as it would allow me to take technology from the bench to the bedside. During the program, I enjoyed the coursework, professors and the classmates.
When I found out about the agreement between UMUC and FAES through which FAES credits could be transferred to UMUC, I decided to pursue my Master’s degree in biotechnology at UMUC. I will graduate in May 2015. The classes from the Advanced Studies in Technology Transfer prepared me for the coursework I encountered at UMUC.
FAES sponsors activities that promote networking and discourse at the NIH. As an independent organization, FAES is not restricted by federal regulations and can provide nimble event support including:
FAES funds several musical performances at the NIH including an annual appearance by the full National Symphony Orchestra in Building 10 that brings together patients, staff, and visitors. Throughout the year, FAES sponsors Music in the Clinical Center with concerts by the Manchester String Quartet and the University of Maryland Jazz Combo.
The FAES Bookstore @ NIH
is open weekdays 9:00am to 4:00pm.
FAES is happy to welcome customers back in the store and has worked diligently with ORS Division of Occupational Health and Safety experts to implement proper protocols to protect everyone’s health while shopping.
FAES funds several musical performances at the NIH including an annual appearance by the full National Symphony Orchestra in Building 10 that brings together patients, staff, and visitors. Throughout the year, FAES sponsors Music in the Clinical Center with concerts by the Manchester String Quartet and the University of Maryland Jazz Combo.
