STEM Pathways Enhanced Biotechnology High School Outreach Program
Abstract
Synthetic Biology is a crucial driver of biotechnology in the 21st Century. Using modular biological “parts”, high-level descriptions of biological functionality, and standardized, automated experimental techniques, Synthetic Biology promises to heavily influence bio-therapeutics, bio-materials, bio-sensing, and bio-energy. It is crucial that the United States prepare a STEM workforce to have the computational and experimental skills this diverse field requires. This proposal will help build that workforce by creating a high school education and outreach program. Using Boston area universities, companies, and non-profit organizations, a collection of yearly activities are assembled into a coherent program for the existing “STEM Pathways” program at Boston University. These activities are classified as RESEARCH, EDUCATION, and TRAINING based and will allow more than 600 high school students and their teachers access to a world-class STEM program over a three-year period including networking events, short courses, laboratory “rotations”, industrial internships, hackathons, and global science competitions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Nov 10, 2021
- Source ID
- HQ00342110008
Entities
People
- Douglas Densmore
Organizations
- Boston University
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
- Washington Headquarters Services