ATE Project Talks: Regenerative Medicine Workforce and Biotech Careers
Event Details
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- Fri, Feb 16 2024, 10:00 - 11:00am EST
Event Description
Welcome to the InnovATEBIO 2024 series of virtual ATE project talks. This series features leaders in biotechnology workforce education from across the US sharing their work on exciting projects funded by the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program. The ATE program supports the education of technicians for the high-technology fields that drive our nation's economy.
Each talk will be 20 minutes, followed by 15 minutes for questions and discussion.
View the whole series of InnovATEBIO 2024 ATE project talks.
Talk 1: Developing the Skilled Technical Workforce in Regenerative Medicine
Description: The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Forsyth Technical Community College and Simon G. Atkins High School (Winston-Salem, NC) have partnered in a NSF ATE project to develop a regional model for skilled technician workforce development in regenerative medicine biomanufacturing. Primary activities include (1) K-12, community college, and universities (with articulated programs) faculty development in RM; (2) dissemination of knowledge of new discovery and innovation and research-based KSA’s for the RM field to community colleges and their academic and industry partners; and (3) the design and implementation of multiple career entry options for community college-prepared technicians and career progression pathways for incumbent employees with a particular focus on underrepresented minorities .
Speaker: Gary Green, PhD (PI), Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
Learn more about the Developing the Skilled Technical Workforce for Regenerative Medicine Biomanufacturing in the Piedmont Triad Region of North Carolina ATE project
Check out earlier presentations from this project:
- From Curriculum to Workforce: How to Bring Regenerative Medicine to Your Students
- Advances in tissue engineering, bioprinting, and body-on-a-chip technologies
Talk 2: Biotech-Careers.org: A new skills database and Biotechopoly™ - a game for learning
Description: This talk will have two foci: the new skills database in Biotech-Careers.org and Biotechopoly™ Antibody Edition. The skills database shows which skills are needed for different careers. The game helps teach business concepts in biotechnology and the importance of Quality Systems and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Speakers: Sandra Porter, PhD (PI), Digital World Biology, Seattle, WA
- Learn more about A Bridge to Bio-Link's Future & Biotech Careers ATE project
- Read the paper about Biotech-Careers in the Journal of Advanced Technological Education.
- Check out Biotechopoly™ Antibody Edition!
- Check out the new skills database at Biotech-Careers.org!
Event Presentation
ATE Project Talks: Regenerative Medicine Workforce and Biotech Careers
In Talk 1: Dr. Gary Green discussed their grant program aimed at increasing knowledge and application of regenerative medicine among K-12, community college, and HBCU faculty. The program included faculty development activities and the development of an educational ecosystem for regenerative medicine. The team also developed webinars and published articles to provide foundational training and education.
Check out earlier presentations from this project:
- From Curriculum to Workforce: How to Bring Regenerative Medicine to Your Students
- Advances in tissue engineering, bioprinting, and body-on-a-chip technologies
In Talk 2: Dr. Sandra Porter discussed updates and features on the Biotech-Careers.org website, including a newly updated alumni page, a skills database, and a game called Biotechopoly™ Antibody Edition. Biotechopoly can be used to increase awareness of biotech careers and help students learn about business concepts in biotechnology.
- Learn more about A Bridge to Bio-Link's Future & Biotech Careers ATE project
- Read the paper about Biotech-Careers( in the Journal of Advanced Technological Education.
- Check out Biotechopoly™ Antibody Edition!
- Check out the new skills database at Biotech-Careers.org!