notes K years , Kim Bullock Lupo discussed research careers in the pharmaceutical industry im Bullock Lupo ‘05 returned to the Oxendine Science Building on February 28 to explore careers in pharmaceutical research with students. From Fairmont, Lupo works for IRIX Pharmaceuticals in Florence, S.C., a contract manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Her first job was with Metrix Pharma, a contract research company. Lupo recently completed work on a Master of Science degree in analytical chemistry from UNC Charlotte. She had some solid career advice for the undergraduates. Research jobs are available for graduates with bachelor’s degrees in the Carolinas, and starting pay is in the mid-$30s, she said. “You are expected to learn quickly, but if you do a good job pay raises come every six months,” Lupo continued. “I’ve had two promotions.” Small companies offer more opportunity and visibility and rewards come fast, but “it’s all about attitude,” she said. “I decided I wanted to be a lab supervisor, and in four years, I did it. “It’s very important to get in the lab as an undergraduate, even if it does not pay,” Lupo said. “They also want to see that you were involved because we work in teams.” Communication skills are also important, she said. As a lab supervisor, Lupo works directly with customers. The chemist said she loves her work because it is diverse and stimulating. Dr. Meredith Storms ‘02, chemistry professor and associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, planned the event. Eric Smith ‘92 pens motivational book U NCP graduate Eric A. Smith recently announced the publication of his new self-help book, “The Path,” a revolutionary book about self-development that explores psychology, neurochemistry, communications theory, exercise and nutrition. In 540 pages, “The Path” outlines methods for excelling in every aspect of life. Want to succeed at sports? Ace exams? Find romance? Win over an enemy? Raise your IQ? Develop a supermemory? Drop your body fat and stay slim and healthy for life? Live to be 100? “’The Path’ teaches you how – and much, much more,” Smith said. “You have never seen anything like “The Path.” This is the real thing – the true secrets to life, to optimal health, success, self-mastery and fulfillment.” A Chancellor’s Scholar and dean’s list student, Smith majored in mass communication and graduated. He was a science reporter and photographer for The Beacon in Research Triangle Park before moving to Canada and opening his first company. Since that time, he has been teaching in higher education and corporations in Canada, the U.S. and Japan, where he is currently living. Since arriving in Tokyo, Smith has earned Japanese language proficiency certification and founded his own design company, Polyglot Studios, KK. “I can’t begin to tell you how exciting this is,” Smith said. “The chance to share these techniques, which range from studies conducted as recently as 2011 to ancient wisdom, philosophy and practices from the earliest recorded civilizations, is a rare privilege. There is no question that the secrets contained in this book have the power to fundamentally and permanently change lives in ways never before seen. I challenge your readers to find out what the frontiers of science hold for their life enrichment.” To find out more about “the Path” or browse the book, go to http://getonthepath.blogspot. com/. “It’s my mission to help you improve your lot in life – physically, emotionally, financially, spiritually and romantically,” Smith continued. “It’s bringing Dale Carnegie into the 21st century – applying the latest cutting-edge science to selfimprovement.” 35 Spring 2012 UNCP Today