Address:
Rockville, Maryland
Type Of Business:
Internet Technology Company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Working in Neuroscience, Creating Workforce Policy, Developing Business and Expert Systems, Overseeing Program Management
Major Product/SVS:
Federal Internet Technology Consultations
Favorite Business Publication:
Science; The Wall Street Journal
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Biking, Skiing
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Stanford University (1997); Master's Degree in Biology, Stanford University (1988); Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Stanford University (1988)
Affiliations Awards:
National Councilor, Association for Women in Science (2007-2010); Excellence in Mentoring Award, Association for Women in Science (2007); National Postdoctoral Association (2006); National Association of Science Writers; American Association for the Advancement of Science; Society for Neuroscience; National Presenter, Science Workforce Policy
Work History:
Science Director, Discovery Logic; Program Officer, National Academies (2002-2006); Editor, Post-Doctorate Network, Sciences Next Ware (200-2002)
Career Achievements:
Writer, Ten Peer Reviewed Scientific Papers; Writer, 30 Scientific Workforce News Articles; Presenter, 15 Scientific Workforce Presentations; Organizer, Seven National Workforce Policy Meetings
Highlight of career?:
The highlights of her career were presenting a keynote speech for the Renewable Energy Development Initiative at the National Institute of Science and Technology for a Post-Doctorate meeting in 2007 as well as presenting at the Beyond Bias and Barriers report for a congressional audience.
Number Of Years In Profession:
7
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her persistence and humorous personality.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession through of combination of preparation, volunteerism and blind luck.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mrs. Haak has published several scholarly articles. In addition, she managed three workforce studies that resulted in three books being published. Mrs. Haak is married with two children.