As more autistic neurodivergent students enter educational settings, they continue to face challenges and barriers to learning and succeeding. Featuring a neurodiversity paradigm, this presentation will highlight the primary differences which influence the overall experience of individuals with autism in educational settings. In this talk, Glenna Osborne from The University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program will explore the culture of autism, focusing on understanding strengths and learning styles. Tools and strategies which can support autistic neurodivergent students, as well as ...
We are pleased to announce the start of InnovATEBIO 2.0: The National Biotechnology Education Center at Austin Community College in Austin, Texas. Join us to learn about the goals, objectives, and activities planned for the next five years. This is YOUR Center! Come prepared with questions for our leadership team as they discuss their roles in helping the Biotechnology community create an educated workforce and sustain 2-year biotechnology programs. Date & Time: Thursday, Sept. 26th, 2:00pm - 3:30 pm Eastern (1:00 pm Central, 11:00 am Pacific) Register today!
Interested in grant funding from the NSF ATE program? Raise your hand!! If you are interested in grant funding from the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (NSF ATE) program join the Mentor-Connect Opportunities webinar at 2 p.m. (Eastern) on Wednesday, September 25. During the webinar, the lead program officer for the NSF ATE program will talk about the new solicitation. Mentor-Connect leaders will also explain the no-cost mentoring available to help community college faculty navigate the proposal process. The webinar is free, but registration is required. Take ...
Join Kendra Bouda and Rachael Bower for an ATE Office Hours session that provides an overview of ATE Central's Archiving Service. Kendra and Rachael will discuss the basics of archiving, including which materials to archive and what to expect during the submission process. Participants are encouraged to come prepared with their own archiving questions. This interactive session provides an opportunity to seek advice and share experiences. This will be especially useful for those of you working on ATE-funded projects. Register today!
Are you submitting an ATE grant this fall? Would you like feedback from the InnovATEBIO Leadership Team? Bring your questions to this session and if possible, send a summary of your proposal to Dion Krupa (dion.krupa@austincc.edu) ahead of time for the discussion. Date & Time: Fri, Sept. 20th, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern (11:30 am Central, 9:30 am Pacific) Register today!
Are you giving the BACE this year? Still, trying to figure out where to start? Join us for a Virtual Series: BACE: Using Skill Builders in Biotechnology The Biotechnician Aptitude and Competency Exam (BACE) is an industry-recognized exam offered by Biotility designed to assess core skills and knowledge sets defined by the bioscience industry. In this virtual series, teachers will work in a professional learning community to explore BACE categories and share best practices to ensure student success. Each session will: Unpack the BACE category and subcategories Explore what the standard may look ...
Join J ATE for an intensive 3-day workshop to prepare community college faculty to submit papers to peer-reviewed journals. This online workshop is led by Peter Kazarinoff, MNT-EC co-PI and faculty at Portland Community College. The workshop will cover how peer-reviewed journals work, as well as how to write, submit, review, edit and publish in peer-reviewed journals to advance in your career. A limited number of stipends will be available for qualified faculty. Workshop Dates/Time: Tues Sept 10, Wed Sept 11, Thurs Sept 12 2024 10am-12noon Pacific Time. All sessions will be online over Zoom ...
The EvaluateUR Method is used to evaluate programs in different educational settings: independent undergraduate research, classroom-based research, and collegiate engineering and technology design competitions. The EvaluateUR Method measures student learning by providing statistically reliable assessments in a wide variety of outcome categories, including disciplinary and employability skills. A unique feature of the EvaluateUR Method is the growth of student academic self-awareness, often called metacognition. The EvaluateUR Method serves as a tool for students, helping them build that ...
The Fourth Virtual Hackathon for Developing CURES in Antibody Engineering will be held August 5-8th, 2024 Visit our website to learn about the projects and apply. This work is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education program ( DUE 2055036). This event is free and mostly virtual. Read about previous Hackathons: Porter, S., Bryans, M., Vemu, S., Kamajaya, A., Ives, F., Dillman, A., Lannan, E., Mann, C., & Smith, T. (2023). Igniting Creativity: Hackathons for Developing Undergraduate Research Projects in Antibody Engineering. Journal of Advanced ...
AsahiKASEI Bioprocess will be offering two FREE courses on Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF). They will be offered through the Massachusetts Training Center (MTC) and will include how TFF is applied in the biomanufacturing and biopharma cases with both theory and applied and practical tips about operation and process optimization. Choose your time and register for this interesting and useful course now--and take a look at other MTC courses too! The course will be offered two times, at 9:00AM and 1:30PM (EST) on August 1st, 2024. Register for the 9:00AM Eastern time. Register for the 1:30PM ...
The 2024 HI TEC conference will be held in Kansas City, Missouri. Pre-conference events will be Mon-Tues (July 29-30th). There will be a Special InnovATEBIO pre-conference session at HI TEC on Monday. This session is not on the official schedule. Monday morning: We will tour Merck Animal Health Monday afternoon, 1:00-4:30 pm: Presentations by Dr. Linnea Fletcher, local biotech programs, and state teams Please download the agenda below. If you have questions about participation or registration, please email Dion Krupa at dion.krupa@austincc.edu Read out blog to learn more about biotech-related ...
The Genetics Society of America is sponsoring a two day virtual workshop on AI in the classroom. You are invited to participate in the 2024 BREWMOR (Bridging Research and Education with Model ORganisms) workshop entitled “AI: Friend or Foe? How to work with AI in the classroom”. Thursday, July 25th from 2-5 pm US EST with a workshop component on Friday, July 26th from 2-4 pm US EST If you have experience with using AI in the classroom that you would like to share with a broader community of educators, you are encouraged to submit an abstract to be considered for a talk. AI usage in the ...
Advanced PCR Techniques Workshop July 7, 2024 - July 10, 2024 Center for the Plant and Life Sciences St. Louis Community College, MO INNOVATEBIO, BIO-RAD, and the Center for Plant and Life Sciences at St Louis Community College are working in partnership to host an in-person PCR workshop. Participants will get hands-on experience in real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) and droplet digital PCR (ddPCR). The workshop is open to a total of 18 participants. Travel awards will be offered to all 18 participants. The deadline to apply is June 11th. APPLY HERE For any questions contact Cassandra @ ...
Join ATE Central and CAST to discover exciting new tools related to biomanufacturing education in our upcoming June ATE Office Hours session. The team at CAST is thrilled to unveil two cutting-edge Work-Based Learning Simulations crafted in collaboration with academic and industry leaders. These simulations offer targeted career guidance, engaging CTE students with immersive experiences around the growth of organs and the pivotal role of automation in biomanufacturing. Gain insights into the essential STEM technician skills vital for success in this emerging industry. Don't miss this ...
Nanopore sequencing analyzes individual DNA molecules in real time, and is the “next big thing” in biology education, making real-time DNA sequencing accessible to bioscience teachers and faculty. The DNA Learning Center and Oxford Nanopore are adapting nanopore sequencing for use in education, and you can be among the first to test their integrated Oxford Nanopore MinION/DNA Subway system that can provide DNA sequencing and analysis any time, any place, by anyone, and at an affordable price. Workshop participants will each receive a $300 stipend. May 15–17 Spelman College, Atlanta, GA May 29 ...
One of these ATE projects is creating new certificates in cell and gene therapy and flow cytometry, the other focuses on using work-based learning to build a pathway from high school to community college.
Looking for a simple strategy to increase recruitment, retention and success of students, and increase your connections with industry? If so, then join ATE Central and members of InnovATEBIO's alumni networking group for an Office Hour session focused on Virtual Speed Networking. This innovative method provides an easy way for alumni to stay connected with your program, help with student recruitment, and also fosters new industry connections. Learn more about how colleges across the U.S. are implementing this strategy in their programs, what the impacts have been, and what tools are available ...
These two ATE projects address the use of speed networking for connecting students to industry and alumni and educating technicians for the emerging area of industrial biomanufacturing.
