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As we commemorate Veterans Day, don’t miss this timely episode of Building the Base Podcast with two leaders from the Defense Department forging America's industrial base, Tracy Frost and Dr. Kate Sixt, for a great conversation on how biotechnology is transforming U.S. biomanufacturing capabilities and national security. Key takeaways from this episode include: - Beyond Ballistics: Biotechnology's role in defense now extends well beyond traditional military firepower to include manufacturing materials, chemicals, and specialized fuels derived through biological processes. - Public-Private Partnerships: The United States Department of Defense is building bridges between research and manufacturing by partnering with private sector innovators, including through initiatives like BioMADE, which aim to bring biomanufacturing to scale. - Environmental Advantages: Biomanufacturing offers significant environmental benefits over traditional chemical manufacturing, favoring water-based processes rather than petroleum-based methods, which makes it more sustainable. - Supply Chain Security: Domestic biomanufacturing capabilities are strengthening supply chains, particularly for industrial chemicals at critical lower tiers, reducing dependency on foreign supply chains. - New Career Paths: Biomanufacturing is growing, with career opportunities across all education levels, from technical certifications to PhDs, particularly in areas like supply chain modeling and precision engineering. Listen to the full episode to learn more about how these innovations are building a stronger, more sustainable future for America’s industrial base: https://lnkd.in/eWPuj4D9 #bioeconomy #biomanufacturing #sustainability #deeptech #fermentation #climatetech #dod #podcasts #nationalsecurity #precisionfermentation
