Steve Harvey
Lutherville,MD
Summary
Accomplished Research Biologist with extensive experience at the U.S. Army, specializing in grant proposal development and scientific writing. Successfully led innovative projects on chemical weapon decontamination, authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, and engaged diverse audiences in STEM activities. Proven ability to manage research teams and deliver impactful results through effective communication.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Biologist
U.S. Army
04.1991 - 03.2025
- Served as principal investigator for numerous projects developing technologies for the decontamination and disposal of chemical weapons. Responsibilities included conception, writing and submission of proposals, leading laboratory research, reporting results in various refereed journal publications and the conception, writing and submission of patent applications.
- Collaborated with stakeholders in universities, industry and government to identify new technologies related to the above
- Presented research results to interested parties via workshops, written reports, and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Interpreted complex scientific findings to public using easy-to-understand terminology.
- Examined and developed new field and laboratory methods for biological activities.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Presented talks to public and school groups to encourage interest in STEM topics.
Research Fellow
University of Illinois at Chicago
01.1989 - 04.1991
- Conceived and executed laboratory studies for the decontamination of toxic materials
- Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
- Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
- Conferred with scientists, engineers or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.
- Analyzed data collected from surveys to identify potential threats to biological life.
Postdoctoral Fellow
U.S. Dep. Agriculture, Agricultural Research Svc
09.1987 - 01.1989
- Developed analyses for the identification of genetic contribution to mastitis in dairy cows
- Wrote and published peer-reviewed articles concerning findings and highlighted possible applications for findings.
- Participated in discussions, seminars, and lectures at scientific events.
- Wrote proposals and obtained funding for research projects
Education
Ph.D. - Genetics
Penn State University
Hershey, PAMaster of Science -
Penn State University
Hershey, PABachelor of Science -
Towson University
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Grant proposal development
- Scientific writing
- STEM activities (science fair judging, student mentoring, etc)
- Development of visually entertaining demonstrations of scientific principles
- Experimental design
- Environmental concerns
- Writing scientific papers
- Publishing journal articles
- Presenting at conferences
- Research management
- Laboratory experiments
Accomplishments
Authored 50 refereed journal publications, 16 patents, eight book chapters, one edited book and over 50 government publications.
Timeline
Research Biologist
U.S. Army
04.1991 - 03.2025
Research Fellow
University of Illinois at Chicago
01.1989 - 04.1991
Postdoctoral Fellow
U.S. Dep. Agriculture, Agricultural Research Svc
09.1987 - 01.1989
Ph.D. - Genetics
Penn State University
Master of Science -
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science -
Towson University
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