Biotechnology Academy Events
Information Nights at the ARL - Visit the ARL and see what the Biotechnology Academy has to offer. Try some lab activities. Speak to current Biotechnology teachers and students. Learn about the logistics of attending a centralized career academy. Parents and students of all ages are welcome.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015, 7-9 PM
Thursday, January 14, 2016, 7-9 PM
Biotechnology Academy Shadow Day- Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Current 10th grade students ride the ARL bus from the home school and sit in on a class during 1st and second periods.
See your counselor for more information and a permission slip.
Career Academy Expo - Tuesday, February 23, 2016, 7-8 PM
Come to the East Columbia Library to meet teachers and learn more about ALL the Centralized Career Academies.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015, 7-9 PM
Thursday, January 14, 2016, 7-9 PM
Biotechnology Academy Shadow Day- Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Current 10th grade students ride the ARL bus from the home school and sit in on a class during 1st and second periods.
See your counselor for more information and a permission slip.
Career Academy Expo - Tuesday, February 23, 2016, 7-8 PM
Come to the East Columbia Library to meet teachers and learn more about ALL the Centralized Career Academies.
Biotechnology on the Web
Download this PowerPoint, for introduction to how biotechnology is used in industry.
The Genomic Careers Resource website showcases interactive videos of professionals explaining what they do day-to-day, their career paths and the inspiration found in their work. Over fifty genomic careers can be explored in the areas of genome science, medicine, genetic counseling, ethics, law and more.
Visit the Genetic Science Learning Center from the University of Utah to learn about some of the applications of biotechnology and to try some virtual labs.
Visit the DNA Learning Center from Cold Spring Harbor for more Biotechnology online resources.
Read about practical applications of biotechnology in health care, agriculture, the environment, and industry.
Biotechnology in the News
Click here for the latest news in science.
Click here for an article about a local scientist who developed a genetic test to help farmers improve the quality of their livestock.