Author: Device Dude

  • 2025: A Great Year for Biotech Education!

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    This year, more than any other in its 14-year history, BioBuilder saw what happens when students first encounter science not as spectators, but as problem-solvers and contributors. Young people were seen entering BioBuilder programs tentative about whether they belonged in science and discovered instead a sense of capability, purpose, and place. Now imagine offering both…

  • Building the Bioeconomy from the Classroom Up

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    Imagine two high school students, both dreaming of meaningful, rewarding careers but following different paths. One plans to study biology in college. The other enjoys science but prefers a more direct, hands-on approach. Now imagine offering both of them a curriculum that opens doors to success—whether through higher education or directly into the workforce. It’s…

  • Science Comes Full Circle

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    Fourteen years ago, BioBuilder started with a simple idea: help students do real science while they are in high school, and they will build an appetite for college and careers in biotechnology. Since then, 87,000 students and teachers have walked through the doors. To celebrate BioBuilder’s 14th birthday, we’re sharing stories of students who are…

  • Happy 14th Birthday to BioBuilder!

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    Fourteen years ago, BioBuilder started with a simple idea: help students do real science while they are in high school, and they will build an appetite for college and careers in biotechnology.

  • BioBuilder Programs Kick Off the Academic Year

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    At BioBuilder, back to school season means “back to our regularly scheduled programming!” Check out the BioBuilder programs that are getting underway for the 2025-2026 academic year – along with some exciting changes that will make this an extra-special year for BioBuilder students!

  • A Remarkable Day at ETSU!

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    ETSU hosted a special meeting of National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB). The Commissioners wanted to learn more about East Tennessee’s biotechnology hub and how regional stakeholders are supporting its continued growth, including workforce education.

  • It’s Summertime and the Learning is Good!

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    It’s mid-summer here in the northern hemisphere, and while students and teachers are enjoying the sun and warm weather, some are finding time to squeeze in a bit of BioBuilder learning too!

  • BioTechBuilder Teacher Training is on the Move!

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    BioBuilder’s newest curriculum, BioTechBuilder, has been making waves since its launch last summer. This impact is possible thanks to the teachers who are determined to bring life-changing STEM learning to their students.

  • No Real Endings, Only More Beginnings!

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    The month of May included a completion (not an ending!) and a new start in the BioBuilder world. Check out these stories!

  • Building the Biotechnology Workforce: A National Priority

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    The ai + biotechnology summit in DC brought together innovation and biotechnology leaders to showcase cutting-edge technology, explore policy recommendations, and highlight key factors essential to U.S. competitiveness in shaping a coordinated strategy for leadership in AI-enabled biotechnology.