
sanofi-aventis Southeast Regional
BioGENEIus Challenge
April 20, 2009
CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL
AND PREVENTION
ATLANTA, GA
The sanofi-aventis Southeast Regional BioGENEius Challenge is a competition for high school students who are doing outstanding research in biotechnology in the Southeast.
The Southeast region includes the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia*, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee.
To reach the sanofi-aventis Southeast Regional BioGENEius Challenge, you follow this path:
- Submit your application and research project description for state judging. Submissions must arrive at the Biotechnology Institute by February 6, 2009.
- If you are selected as one of the two state finalists, you are eligible to
receive a $400 travel award and an invitation to compete in
the sanofi-aventis Southeast Regional BioGENEius Challenge.
Note:
*Students from Georgia, please submit your applications directly to the Biotechnology Institute as instructed in the application.
Two regional finalists from the Southeast will receive an all-expense paid trip to compete at the sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge, which takes place during the Biotechnology Institute's Conference on Biotechnology Education in Atlanta, GA (May 17-19, 2009).
The first place winner of the sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge receives a $7,500 cash award. Other awards include $5,000 for second place, $2,500 for third place, and $1,000 for fourth place. Each remaining finalist will receive a $500 Honorable Mention Award.
For more information, please contact your Regional Coordinator.
Southeast Regional Coordinator
GeorgiaBio
1199 Euclid Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30307
Maria Thacker, maria.thacker@gabio.org; 404-920-2042
Cinda Herndon-King, cinda.king@gabio.org; 678-634-5329
2009 International Sponsor

2009 National Sponsors
2009 Georgia State Sponsor
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