Ag-biotech

Request for Proposals to Develop an

Agricultural Biotechnology Hub

Deadline for receipt of proposals: November 25, 2020

In October 2019, InnovATE BIO (NSF DUE 1901984), was designated the National Biotechnology Education Center of the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Program of the National Science Foundation (NSF). The center works with two-year colleges throughout the US to develop workforce to support biotechnical enterprise. As part of a decentralized approach, InnovATEBIO is developing Community Hubs, “collaborative partnerships among community colleges, high schools, higher educational partners, workforce agencies, industry and/or trade organizations that support career pathways and... Read more

After two years of attending the Worthington Bio Conference, I am convinced it is one of the most enjoyable experiences of my post-teaching career. There are such interesting presentations at this conference and it is truly amazing that such a small town can make such a huge impact on the local economy. Here are some of the highlights of this year’s conference.

Matt Gardner, Founder and CEO of the California Technology Council and former President and Chief Executive of BayBio, was the Lunch Keynote speaker. He spoke about the innovative paths whereby people can get an unconventional education and... Read more