Science Lives
Science Lives provides information about lesser-known careers that rely on a science education and scientific way of thinking. Scientists working in these fields tell us about their jobs and the personal journeys that led to them. Science Lives strives to be both informative and inspirational, providing reassurance to those unsure of what their next steps are and where they will lead
Science Lives
Darin Weed, Grant Writer
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Peter Coward
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Episode 24
In this episode, I speak with Darin Weed, Scientific Consultant and Grant Writing Specialist. The first person in his family to go to college, Darin earned a BS in biotechnology from Minnesota State University. After working for a year as a laboratory technician, he went to graduate school and earned a PhD in virology, and continued doing research as a postdoctoral fellow. However, after about 2 years, he decided to leave the lab and start his current position as a grant writer. We’ll talk about all these experiences, and of course find out about what job is like.