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BioBuilder Programs Kick Off the Academic Year

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!

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A Remarkable Day at ETSU!

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.

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BioTechBuilder Teacher Training is on the Move!

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.

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Building the Biotechnology Workforce: A National Priority

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.

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Another win for BioBuilderClub Grads!

This year’s BioBuilderClub “grads” as well as their teachers, mentors, families and guests gathered at the Ragon Institute at MIT to celebrate the accomplishments of these amazing biodesign teams, and to see the innovative biotechnology projects they have been working on since last October.

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A Peek Behind the Scenes at BioBuilder

Here we are in 2025, and things are approaching a boil here at BioBuilder with three exciting new initiatives! Let’s begin with a behind-the-scenes look at what’s happening and what you can look forward to seeing in-full in the near future! New Learning Lab BioBuilder’s new learning lab is nearing its launch date and we…

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We’re wrapping up 2024 with ribbons and bows!

It’s the time of year when many people reflect back on the previous 12 months to see where they’ve been and what they’ve been doing. Here’s your chance to tag along on BioBuilder’s year-end reflection. By the Numbers What would a 12-month review be with some stats, right?!? 32 students in BioBuilder’s Summer Research Program 47 BioBuilderClub…

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