RESOURCES
What are the life sciences?
The life sciences sector encompasses a broad range of scientific disciplines focused on improving human, animal, and environmental health. It includes industries and research fields such as biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, agbiotech, and industrial biotechnology.
For Educators
Great protocols & lab activities for high school biology and biotechnology from Marc Pedersen, Georgia Bio’s 2017 Biotechnology Teacher of the Year, 2016 national BioGENEius Mentor of the Year, and 2015 Presidential Awardee for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching. Also includes resources for AP bio, AP chem, AP phys, AP environmental. Read about how Marc integrated authentic student-driven inquiry throughout the biotech pathway in this inspiring success story from 2015 (see page 10)!
Provides some free reagents (i.e., loading dyes, master mix, restriction enzymes) and technical support to high school and collegiate teaching labs and educational courses.
Practical lab protocols for basic molecular biology, plasmid cloning, and titering and testing your viral preparations.
Experimental Microbial Genetics – MIT Open Courseware
Several basic and advanced skills protocols including plasmid manipulation, genetic complementation, mutagenesis, PCR, DNA sequencing, enzyme assays, and gene expression studies.
Click here to download the 2016 report.
Great protocols & lab activities for high school biology and biotechnology from Marc Pedersen, Georgia Bio’s 2017 Biotechnology Teacher of the Year, 2016 national BioGENEius Mentor of the Year, and 2015 Presidential Awardee for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching. Also includes resources for AP bio, AP chem, AP phys, AP environmental. Read about how Marc integrated authentic student-driven inquiry throughout the biotech pathway in this inspiring success story from 2015 (see page 10)!
Developed by Georgia Bio and Dr. Jonathon Wetherington (now Director of Science at Gwinnett County Public Schools).
Collected curriculum from Bio-Link community college and technical school instructors
Core competencies and assessments for career as a biotechnology technician, developed by the Community College Consortium for Bioscience Credentials (c3bc).
Basic overview and instructional videos of biotechnology and DNA cloning, DNA analysis methods, and stem cells.
For Job Seekers & Students
For Industry & Organizations
InnovATEBIO is a national coalition dedicated to strengthening the life sciences workforce by promoting education and training programs in biotechnology. They work to increase access to high-quality training and connect industry needs with educational pathways.
BioMADE is a nonprofit that accelerates the commercialization of bio-based manufacturing technologies to drive economic growth and create sustainable solutions. They focus on building the U.S. bioeconomy through innovation, partnerships, and workforce development.
The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) is a public-private partnership focused on advancing biopharmaceutical manufacturing innovation. NIIMBL enhances U.S. competitiveness by developing technologies to improve production, scalability, and cost-efficiency of biopharmaceuticals.
Success Stories & Best Practices
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Success Story 2
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Success Story 3
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