The Allen Institute is recruiting faculty to participate in a study on the impact of teaching mitosis and cell structures with open science. They are recruiting up to 30 faculty at 2-year and 4-year colleges/universities who will be teaching intro-level biology courses in fall 2024 or winter/spring 2025. They will ...
I had the chance to speak with members of three community colleges (City College of San Francisco, Austin Community College, and MiraCosta College) who are working on building their programs’s connections for the benefit of all. This blog details the information about MiraCosta College, please read my three other blogs ...
Isn’t there something reassuring about knowing that others like you have been successful when you are thinking about a career move? Seeing footprints in the sand of those who have already made the journey can help with that first step. I had the chance to speak with members of three ...
Note: Article and photo contributed by Solano Community College In a remarkable display of compassion and scientific collaboration, Solano Community College student Jose Solorio, a scholar in the college's biomanufacturing bachelor's program, has become a real-life hero. Through Solano’s partnership with the National Bone Marrow Registry (formerly "Be the Match") ...
InnovATEBIO is recruiting a new cohort of undergraduate research institutional partners. If you are interested in developing or expanding opportunities for your biotechnology students to engage in industry relevant research experiences, consider applying. If selected, you will be expected to commit a team of individuals that can work together to ...
Isn’t there something reassuring about knowing that others like you have been successful when you are thinking about a career move? Seeing footprints in the sand of those who have already made the journey can help with that first step. I had the chance to speak with members of three ...
Sometimes, the career path you are on turns out to be not a good fit. What can you do? Keep you eyes open, talk to trusted advisors, and take a chance at a new path. Listen to the August Biotech Beat Podcast as Rachel's describes her successful career journey as ...
The field of bioprocess manufacturing is growing rapidly, and there simply aren't enough skilled technicians to fill entry-level positions. Community colleges are well-positioned to help students be ready for these positions, but it is crucially important the skills taught fit the needs of the evolving industry. Central Carolina Community College's ...
Did you know that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are required in both the biotechnology and food industries? GMPs are a set of recommendations established by the FDA to increase the safety of food and drugs. Following GMPs decreases the risk of people being poisoned by contaminated food or medicines. When ...
1. Got 5 minutes to share a career with your students? Try Biotech Grab & Go #1 to get them talking about Biotech! 2. Looking for HS Biotechnology Canvas Courses? We have them! Visit Classroom Resources for HS Biotech Teachers. 3. Here's another quick career profile. Try Biotech Grab & ...
In this episode of Biotech Beat, Dr. Peter Kazarinoff interviews Ryan, a Global Logistics Manager at Agilent Technologies. Ryan is an Austin Community College (ACC) Alum who got interested in biotech through a job raising crickets as an alternative protein source. Ryan loves to camp as well as use his ...
Regeneron 2025 co-op and summer internship opportunities are now open for applications! Through these internships and co-ops, our students gain hands-on, real-world experience in the biotech industry. They are seeking students who are passionate about pursuing a career in research, clinical & drug development, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, business, marketing ...
Are you a community college student or dual credit high school student taking biotechnology? Would you like to enhance your expertise? The AT program runs from October 18, 2024 to May 9, 2025. Participate in hands-on learning sessions, gain insights from industry partners, earn up to $3,000 in stipends, and ...
Are you a community college student seeking opportunities to expand your technical skills and expertise while exploring career pathways in STEM? Then the Community College Internship (CCI) program is for you! Each year, students from around the country participate in CCI at one of the 17 participating Department of Energy ...
The CCPI-STEM Fellows program is accepting applications for its third cohort. The program supports community college faculty, administrators, and staff as well as partners from industry and nonprofit organizations to become future leaders and support a workforce educated in STEM-related technologies and skills. The program selects individuals pursuing graduate degrees ...
Who has dreams of a STEM career? And who gets a chance to make those dreams become reality? Kristyn VanderWaal Mills and Travis Mills (STEM Department, Saint Paul College) took an in-depth look at the equity gap in the STEM workforce, and what could help close that gap. Their paper ...
We are often told that biotechnology began when the founders of Genentech realized they could make proteins in E. coli. The key technique, cloning, involves copying genetic information and reproducing those copies. Cloning is not restricted to small bits of DNA. Animals can be cloned. Plants can be cloned. We ...
The article (1) discusses the development of Frederick Community College's cell therapy and flow cytometry course and the role it plays in the Biohealth Capital Region, an area that encompasses Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. The authors state that the global cell therapy market is estimated to grow to $23 ...
Preparing STEM technicians for the unknown future. Is it possible? The folks at Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work, a project of The Center for Occupational Research and Development ( CORD), think that career paths will successfully evolve and they are busy helping make that happen. I listened to ...
This article (1) explores the use of a free and simple Expectation Clarity Tool to enhance biotech-related internships for community college students. By clearly outlining and sharing expectations, success metrics, and training strategies, mentors and interns experienced increased confidence and improved relationships. Both parties reported positive impacts on the overall ...
