2010 Conference on Biotechnology Education
April 30-May 5
Chicago, IL
Each year, the Conference on Biotechnology Education integrates the Biotechnology Institute's core programs into a unique national conference for teachers, students, and their supporters in from the biotechnology industry. The conference offers attendees sessions on best practices, competitions, hands-on professional development sessions linked to education and skill standards, mentoring workshops, and career development for students interested in biotechnology. The conference coincides with the BIO International Convention.
Highlights from the 2009 Conference on Biotechnology Education!
How Do I Apply for the Conference?
To attend the Biotechnology Institute's Conference on Biotechnology Education, qualified teachers and students may apply through one of the programs listed below. Click on the program for more details.
Conference on
Biotechnology Education
Programs:
National Biotechnology Teacher-Leader Program
Application Deadline: To Be Announced
For middle or high school and two- or four-year college faculty
Planned events include Best Practices Day, hands-on sessions linked to education and skill standards, workforce training, teaching strategies, content updates and field trips to local biotech sites of interest. Participants recognized as National Teacher-Leaders are asked to conduct outreach professional development at the local, state or national level based on the Teacher-Leader Program. Participants also will have the option of attending the subsequent BIO International Convention for FREE.
Best Practices Day
Application Deadline: To Be Announced
Best Practices Day is your opportunity to share high quality educational practices and programs with educators and industry at the Conference on Biotechnology Education. Application deadline is March 1, 2009. For more about Best Practices Day, click here!
Genzyme-Life Technologies Biotech Educator Award
Deadline: To Be Announced
This award recognizes exemplary teaching at the high school level that has positively impacted students’ understanding of the promise and achievements of biotechnology.
Minority Fellows Program
Deadline: To Be Announced
For minority graduate and postdoctoral students and faculty.
Fellows are paired with industry Mentors and are introduced to the biotechnology industry and attend sessions on new and emerging technologies, mentoring, scientific content updates, and field visits to local industry and research facilities.
Lilly BioDreaming Poster Competition
Deadline: October 30, 2009
For students grades K-12
Students are invited to submit a poster to showcase their artistic talent and their commitment to the public understanding of the promise and achievements of biotechnology.
sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge
See Regional/State Challenge Deadlines
For high school students
This annual competition recognizes outstanding research in biotechnology.
Biotechnology Education Banquet
May 2, 2010
Chicago, IL
Show your support for biotechnology education and the future of biotechnology by attending the Biotechnology Education Banquet. Be a part of the celebration honoring inspired and inspiring educators and the students they are teaching as the Biotechnology Institute recognizes the winners of Genzyme-Life Technologies Biotech Educator Award.
Click here for more information.
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Past Conference Information
Highlights from the 2008 Conference on Biotechnology Education!
Highlights from the 2007 Conference on Biotechnology Education!
Highlights from the 2006 Conference on Biotechnology Education!
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