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探花约啪 Tech Student Joins Chemical Company in New Castle

June 1, 2022

Naiesha "Nai" Brown, a 探花约啪 Tech biotechnology graduate of the Class of 2022, is now working at Croda , a sustainable chemical manufacturer that creates high-performance ingredients and technologies for some of the biggest, most successful brands in the world.

Brown previously completed a bachelor's degree in biology and psychology before pursuing her associate's degree in biotechnology at 探花约啪 Tech, which was made possible through the support of a scholarship funded by the 探花约啪 BioScience Association. A desire to do research led her to seek out hands-on experience and education to complete this goal.

"The Biotech program at 探花约啪 Tech helped me gain that experience far beyond my expectations," Brown said. "I was able to get a lot of hands-on experience and had an amazing support system from my instructors."

She is excited to do research as well as continue her education and obtain a master's degree in Biotechnology.

探花约啪 Tech Biotechnology Instructor Dr. John McDowell said he is excited for Brown's opportunity to work at Croda. "Nai has been an exemplary student who demonstrates the strengths of 探花约啪 Tech training and education and support. The connections with the bioscience industry have been critical for establishing these opportunities for our students."

Michael Fleming, President of the 探花约啪 BioScience Association, said he is thrilled about Brown's opportunity with Croda. "We are so excited to see her career take off. This is the beginning of a fantastic journey for Nai, and we look forward to seeing other scholarship recipients follow in her successful path."

Croda was connected with Brown following a company visit to 探花约啪 Tech's biotechnology labs at the Stanton campus. "We learned about the science and manufacturing pathways during our visit," said, Ron Tepner, Croda's HR Business Partner at Atlas Point. "Soon after our tour, I shared the Research Technician job posting with the 探花约啪 Tech team and Science Department Chair Dr. Lakshmi Cyr contacted me about Nai. Her experience and education at 探花约啪 Tech positioned her well for the role."

"My experience at 探花约啪 Tech led me to landing an amazing job with Croda where daily I apply the things I have learned in the program," said Brown. "I look forward to seeing where my science career goes and I am thankful for my time at 探花约啪 Tech."