Breaking News

I have heard through reputable channels that the new owners, Pelican Life Sciences, are pulling the plug on Kemp Biotechnologies. Kemp just moved into a new facility on Pegasus Court. It is a shame, but these things happen in our world. If you’re looking for some good people, there will be another 30 or so looking for work soon. Some I have worked with, some whom have worked for me. Just wish I was able to hire a few myself.

If you have an opening, drop us a comment and I can work to get you in touch with the right people.

NIST Recognizes County Residents

I ran across this this morning. Although I know a few people who work at NIST and this isn’t specifically Biotech, I thought I’d pass along kudos to these people.

Local scientists win medals

Originally published Frederick news-Post December 02, 2007

By Sonia Boin
News-Post Staff

Several county residents have won gold and silver medals for their work at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.The highest honor bestowed by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the gold medal, went to Taner Yildirim and James F. Dray Jr.

“This medal is bestowed for distinguished performance characterized by extraordinary, notable or prestigious contributions that impact the mission of the Department of Commerce and/or one operating unit which reflect favorably on the department,” said NIST spokesman Mark Esser.

Yildirim, a physicist who works at the institute’s center for neutron research, was recognized for scientific breakthroughs in the creation and characterization of nanostructured materials for safe and efficient solid-state hydrogen storage.

Dray, a computer scientist in the information technology laboratory, was recognized for leadership in producing the standards, guidelines and test programs required to implement Homeland Security presidential directive 12, an identification program for federal employees and contractors.

Thomas E. Lipe Jr. of Damascus, a physicist in the electronics and engineering laboratory, was given a gold medal for the landmark development and dissemination of the world’s first quantum-based electrical standard for AC voltage.

Joy P. Dunkers, of Mount Airy, a physical scientist in the materials science and engineering laboratory, was awarded a gold medal for creating and implementing the rigorous testing protocols and benchmarks needed to ensure the security and integrity of the new U.S. ePassport.

Dat Duthinh of Frederick, a research structural engineer in the building and fire research laboratory, was presented with a silver medal, the second-highest honor. He was recognized for conducting the reconnaissance of the performance of structures during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Paul A. Kopetka of Myersville, a mechanical engineer in the center for neutron research, was given a silver medal for analysis design and construction of the liquid hydrogen cold neutron source at the center.