Mark D. Drapeau, Ph.D.

Mark D. Drapeau, Ph.D.

Associate Research Fellow at National Defense University

Washington D.C. Metro Area

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  • Science & Technology Policy Fellow at American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • Research Scientist at Center for Developmental Genetics, New York University
  • Graduate Student Researcher at University of California - Irvine

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Education
  • New York University
  • University of California, Irvine
  • University of Rochester
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Mark D. Drapeau, Ph.D.’s Summary

Analysis and Strategy

• Emerging Media. Developed a strategic approach to emerging media technology for national security. Built a strong network of government and private sector contacts. Wrote guest opinion articles for Mashable, PBS MediaShift, Science Progress, techPresident, Politics Online, and more.

• Behavior Research. Conducted primary research on animal behavior, genetics, and neurobiology. Additional training in genomics, computer science, and sociology. Proficient in project planning, data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation, mentoring, and managing small teams.

• Defense Sciences. Initiated strategic thinking about the military life sciences niche. Promoted the use of biological metaphors and models in national security, including futurism studies. Conceptualized and developed an ecological counterinsurgency model based on game theory.

Synthesis and Communication

• Public opinion. Published numerous commentary pieces online or in international newspapers, including the New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, and the Washington Times.

• Scientific community. Researched and authored peer-reviewed life science publications, wrote diverse scientific commentary, and delivered lectures at universities, institutes, and conferences.

• Book writing. Completing volume on biologically-inspired defense research, due late 2009. On request, developing book proposal on government-citizen interactions via media technology.

• Poster development. Developed a Defense Department poster on pandemic influenza awareness and readiness for public and private sector, and co-authored press releases and related material.

• Event management. Organized and ran annual DoD Military Energy Security Forum for three years. Co-created Government 2.0 Camp. Planning ‘debate’ event on emerging media tech for May 13th.

Mark D. Drapeau, Ph.D.’s Specialties:

Defense, Military, National Security, Biology/Biotech (Genetics, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Genomics, Neuroscience, Animal Behavior, Insect Life History, Aging, Molecular Biology & Biochemistry), Infectious Disease, Networks, General Science, Technology, Social Networking Technology, Interactive Media

Mark D. Drapeau, Ph.D.’s Experience

  • Writer, O'Reilly Radar and Co-Chair, Gov 2.0 Expo

    O'Reilly Media

    (Privately Held; Publishing industry)

    May 2009 — Present (3 months)

  • Columnist

    True/Slant

    (Writing and Editing industry)

    March 2009 — Present (5 months)

  • Contributing Columnist

    Federal Computer Week

    (Privately Held; Publishing industry)

    January 2009 — Present (7 months)

  • Associate Research Fellow

    National Defense University

    (Government Agency; International Affairs industry)

    September 2008 — Present (11 months)

  • Contributing Writer

    Mashable.com

    (Privately Held; Online Media industry)

    August 2008 — February 2009 (7 months)

    http://mashable.com/author/mark-drapeau/

  • AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow

    U.S. Department of Defense

    (Government Agency; Defense & Space industry)

    September 2006 — August 2008 (2 years)

    I am currently a fellow at the Center for Technology and National Security Policy (CTNSP), a think tank within the U.S. Department of Defense at the National Defense University in Washington.

    My work is now in two areas. First, I work on strategy related to life sciences, particularly in relation to biotechnology and the military, but also in the health and biodefense spaces. This also includes some energy work.

    Second, I am exploring how social networks, interactive technology, and new media can benefit military communications from a variety of standpoints. Particularly of interest are humanitarian and disaster relief missions.

  • Defense Contractor

    Quantum Leap Health Sciences

    (Think Tanks industry)

    September 2006 — August 2008 (2 years)

    As part of my work with the Dept. of Defense, I work with Quantum Leap Health Sciences (Arlington, VA), part of Quantum Leap Innovations, a defense contractor. We are working on the applications of biological and other technology to the military.

  • Science & Technology Policy Fellow

    American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

    (Think Tanks industry)

    September 2006 — August 2008 (2 years)

    The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship program allows Ph.D.-level scientists from all areas to come to Washington, DC and work on science policy, broadly defined. I am a Fellow in the area of National Defense and Global Security, placed at the Center for Technology and National Security policy within the Department of Defense.

    More information about the Fellowship program - its present and history - can be found at http://fellowships.aaas.org on the AAAS website.

  • Research Scientist

    Center for Developmental Genetics, New York University

    (Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Research industry)

    June 2003 — August 2006 (3 years 3 months)

    Prior to my current position, I was a National Institutes of Health (NIH/NIGMS) Ruth L. Kirschstein Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Center for Developmental Genetics of New York University, where I studied the neurogenomics of sleep and circadian rhythms. My research enabled a greater understanding of the complex group of interacting genes involved in regulating daily physiological and behavioral rhythmicity, sleep/wake disorders, and jet lag.

  • Graduate Student Researcher

    University of California - Irvine

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)

    September 1997 — June 2003 (5 years 10 months)

    While at UC-Irvine, I conducted research towards my Ph.D. with Prof. Anthony D. (Tony) Long, Ph.D. in the Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. My research primarily concerned the origins and genetic control of animal instincts. The research was conducted on an insect "genetic model system," the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. My research also touched on the topics of animal pigmentation and sex determination/differentiation, because of the underlying nature of the genes we were studying.

    More information on Tony Long and the Long Laboratory is available here (http://http://cstern.bio.uci.edu/).

    I also worked with Profs. Michael R. Rose and Laurence D. (Larry) Mueller while at UC-Irvine. We researched the evolutionary biology of aging.

Mark D. Drapeau, Ph.D.’s Education

  • New York University

    Postdoctoral , Genetics, Neuroscience, Genomics , 2003 — 2006

    At New York University, I was a National Institutes of Health (NIH/NIGMS) Ruth L. Kirschstein Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Center for Developmental Genetics of New York University, where I studied the neurogenomics of sleep and circadian rhythms. My research enabled a greater understanding of the complex group of interacting genes involved in regulating daily physiological and behavioral rhythmicity, sleep/wake disorders, and jet lag.

    I also conducted some research activities at the NYU Medical School (http://http://www.med.nyu.edu/).

    More information about the NYU Center for Developmental Genetics within the Dept. of Biology can be found here (http://www.nyu.edu/fas/NewsEvents/FASNews/2003_developmentalgeneticscenter.html).

  • University of California, Irvine

    Ph.D. , Ecology and Evolution, Animal Behavior , 1997 — 2003

    While at UC-Irvine, I conducted research towards my Ph.D. with Prof. Anthony D. (Tony) Long, Ph.D. in the Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. My research primarily concerned the origins and genetic control of animal instincts. The research was conducted on an insect "genetic model system," the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. My research also touched on the topics of animal pigmentation and sex determination/differentiation, because of the underlying nature of the genes we were studying.

    More information on Tony Long and the Long Laboratory is available here (http://http://cstern.bio.uci.edu/).

    I also worked with Profs. Michael R. Rose and Laurence D. (Larry) Mueller while at UC-Irvine. We researched the evolutionary biology of aging.

  • University of Rochester

    B.S. (with research honors) , Biology , 1993 — 1997

    As an undergraduate, I conducted research in the laboratory of Prof. John H. (Jack) Werren, Ph.D., in the Dept. of Biology. More information on Jack Werren is available here (http://www.rochester.edu/college/BIO/labs/WerrenLab/index.html).

    Activities and Societies:
    Society of Undergraduate Biology Students (SUBS)

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Mark D. Drapeau, Ph.D.’s Interests:

science, policy, drosophila, nasonia, national security, counter-terrorism, organizations, decentralization, bio-inspiration, green hawks, climate, energy security, infectious disease, biology, biological sciences, biotechnology, S&T, life sciences, economics, evolution, ecology, adaptation, biological metaphors, services, military, army, navy, air force, marines, department of defense, united states, aaas, fellowship, writer, writing, Web 2.0, Government 2.0, emerging technologies, new marketing, new media, politics, information warfare, strategy

Mark D. Drapeau, Ph.D.’s Groups:

  •    Science and Security
  •    Science, Technology & Innovation Policy Professionals + Fellows
  •    AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows, Past and Present
  •    Advanced Scientific Communities (TM)
  •    Government 2.0 Club
  •    Homeland Security Information Sharing and Social Media

Mark D. Drapeau, Ph.D.’s Honors:

AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship (2006-2008)
NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Postdoctoral Fellow (2004-2006)
James J. Harvey Dissertation Fellowship (2002-2003)
Summer Research Fellowships (2001-2003)
Senior Research Scholar (1996-1997)
De Kiewiet Summer Research Fellow (1996)
Trustees' Scholar (1993-1997)
Dean's List (1993-1997)
Harvard Book Award (1993)
USAR National Scholar/Athlete Award Medal (1993)
American Legion Athlete-Scholar Memorial Award (1993)
National Honor Society (1992-1993)
Pro Merito Honor Society (1992-1993)
HOBY Foundation Leadership Ambassador (1992)

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