The Biosciences Area is using science to solve energy, environmental, health, and biomanufacturing challenges. From early-career scientists to operations and support staff, it takes a diverse and dynamic team to make this type of science happen. Behind the Breakthroughs is a profile series that showcases the people who support our mission.
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Pete Andeer, Robot Wrangler
For Pete Andeer, the idea to help solve some of our planet’s larger environmental issues came while he was living and working abroad. Now he’s on the team that’s building an all-in-one experimental robot station to understand the mechanics of plant and microbe interactions like never before.
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Leah Freeman Sloan, Administrative Acrobat
Maintaining balance and focus are key not only to Leah Freeman Sloan’s work as a program manager supporting the Joint BioEnergy Institute and Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit but also to her aerial silks practice.
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Miaw-Sheue Tsai, DNA Mender
A research scientist in the Biological Systems and Engineering Division, Miaw-Sheue Tsai leads a group that focuses on learning how cells identify and correct damaged DNA. Originally from Taiwan, Tsai worked alongside an encouraging supervisor and discovered a place for herself in science.
