Delaware EPSCoR Education



	Outreach Highlights For Teachers: Workshops Links For Students: Projects Careers in Biotechnology Programs & Internships
	The need for trained biological scientists and technicians is expected to grow by about 19 percent by 2012, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Are scientists born or made?

Nearly all children are born with a natural curiosity about the world around them and a desire and ability to explore and learn. But in today’s world, after centuries of accumulated scientific discovery and technological advancement, it is difficult to imagine a child succeeding in science without encouragement, mentoring, and training.

If EPSCoR’s goal of stimulating research and economic development in biotechnology in Delaware is to be achieved, we will need a growing number of people capable of working in scientific, technological, and engineering fields. Education is the key that will unlock these opportunities for more and more people.

Microbial Research at the University of Delaware

Delaware EPSCoR's education and outreach efforts begin in middle school with enrichment programs for students and curriculum workshops for teachers.

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Outreach Highlights

Through its outreach and education programs, Delaware EPSCoR aims to increase students' selection of science, technology, and engineering careers and enhance the participation of underrepresented groups in the biotechnology enterprise. See how we're doing through these progress reports.

For Teachers:

Workshops

Delaware EPSCoR is working in conjunction with the Delaware Department of Education to provide in-service opportunities for high school science teachers and to introduce a new seventh-grade curriculum kit focusing on biotechnology.

Links

The number of educational Web sites related to biotechnology and life sciences can be overwhelming. Here are some of the very best to get you started on an amazing journey of discovery.

For Students:

Projects

You don't have to have a gene sequencer in your kitchen to conduct your own experiments in biotechnology. Here are some great projects and activities to try at home.

Careers in Biotechnology

Biotechnology is a growing field that will need plenty of trained workers in the future. Find out about some of the most promising opportunities and what you need to do to prepare for them.

Programs & Internships

Delaware EPSCoR is sponsoring several programs open to high school and college students throughout the state. Learn more about these programs and how to apply.

Delaware EPSCoR recognizes the importance of integrating research and education. The best way to learn to do scientific research is to work side-by-side with experienced researchers as they develop hypotheses, collect and analyze data, and draw conclusions.

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Sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the State of Delaware.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number EPS-0447610.