XSPP-132 - Experiences in Biotechnology Academy
Course Description
Experiences in Biotechnology Academy | Course Description
This two-week program will immerse you in the exciting world of biotechnology. You’ll explore how the field affects a wide range of applications, from food science to human health and wellness, while conducting hands-on experiments in a fully equipped biotechnology research lab. Designed for students (fifteen-to-seventeen years old) with limited exposure to high school biology or chemistry, this program will introduce you to foundational scientific concepts, as well as a variety of tools and techniques that biotechnology life scientists use in the lab.
How You'll Benefit
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Understand how to present and explain scientific concepts
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Practice applying scientific concepts through hands-on experiments
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Visit an institute, company, or research laboratory in Washington, D.C. or attend a session with scientific representatives who discuss their career path and current work.
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Gain experience working in a lab setting and using a variety of biotechnological tools
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Engage with renowned faculty and industry experts
Program Format & Subject Areas
As a student in the Experiences in Biotechnology Academy, you'll spend your day immersed in a blend of classroom lectures, field trips or visitor discussions, hands-on activities, and group discussions. Throughout the course of the two-week program, you'll have the opportunity to explore the following subject areas:
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Basic laboratory safety
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Introduction to biotech tools
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DNA purification methods
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Enzymes in Biotechnology
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DNA ligation and transformation (cloning)
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Introduction to bioinformatics
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Protein purification and chromatography
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Toxicology
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Health