NCBiotech Career Development Network- Making the Most of Your Internship

Internships are often a great way to gain industry experience, learn how companies function, and find out if the career path you've chosen is a good fit for you. At this month's event, you'll learn what you need to do before, during, and after your internship to maximize the experience for you and your career.

Join us on July 17 to hear from a panel of industry representatives on how interns can stand out and capitalize on their experience. The panel will take place from 1:00-2:00 pm with networking before and after.

If you would like to join virtually, please register here:

Dr. Toni Riggin Bucci is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the agricultural technology industry. She began her career at BASF, where she advanced from a research and development biologist role into positions in sales and marketing, eventually leading multiple business units within the organization.

In 2018, Dr. Bucci transitioned from the multinational corporate sector to the startup ecosystem, joining AgBiome, Inc. as Chief Operating Officer and serving as CEO of its commercial subsidiary, AgBiome Innovations. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in scaling operations and advancing the company’s product pipeline.

In 2023, Dr. Bucci founded Sable Fermentation, Inc., a biomanufacturing scale-up facility dedicated to supporting biotechnology companies in de-risking production and achieving successful commercialization. She is also the co-founder of ActiveCross, LLC, an ag-biotech startup focused on developing naturally derived pesticides to promote sustainable agriculture.

Dr. Bucci is actively engaged in the broader entrepreneurial and agricultural communities, serving on several boards that support innovation in food and ag tech. She holds a B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from Augusta State University, an M.S. in Entomology from the University of Georgia, and a Ph.D. in Entomology and Genetics from North Carolina State University.

Adam Wax has been on the faculty of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University since 2002. In 2006, Dr. Wax founded Oncoscope, Inc. to commercialize early cancer detection technology developed in his laboratory and in 2014, founded Lumedica, Inc. to develop low cost OCT systems. He is a fellow of Optica, SPIE, and AIMBE and is inventor on 20 US patents. He currently serves as the Editor-in-chief of the SPIE journal, Optical Engineering. His research interests are in the use of light scattering and interferometry to probe the biophysical properties of cells for both diagnosis of disease and fundamental cell biology studies.

Terri Mitchell is a passionate advocate for women in STEM, leveraging her 30+ years of high-tech industry leadership to create pathways for future generations. As the founder of Accelerate Success, she works to support women pursuing STEM degrees and prepare them for impactful careers. A founding board member of Triangle Women in STEM, Terri also serves on several advisory boards, including those for Elon University and Le Moyne College. In addition to her executive roles in system hardware and software, Terri’s career highlights include serving as Technical Assistant to IBM CEO Lou Gerstner during a pivotal era for the company and spearheading the successful integration of multiple acquisitions into IBM’s portfolio.

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