Biotechnology Resources

Read Dr. Slivka's paper on Workplace Ready Curriculum in biotechnology.

Resources for Educators


The Amgen Foundation: The Amgen Foundation provides funding for high school outreach that allows teachers to implement the Amgen Biotech Experience curriculum in their classrooms. With the help of the foundation we are able to provide an outreach coordinator, loaner equipment and FREE supplies for teaching biology. Visit the Miramar Amgen Teacher Support Center (MATSC) at www.matsc.org for more information.
National Institutes of Health: The National Institute of General Medical Sciences maintains an area devoted to FREE publications and resources for science education.
Bio-Link: A National Advanced Technology Education Center of Excellence focused on Biotechnology and Life Sciences. http://www.bio-link.org/
Desigining A Curriculum: Designing A Curriculum: Detailed analysis by research associates at San Diego biotech companies of what it takes to work in the lab industry
Education for Biotechnology Careers: San Diego Biotechnology Education Consortium’s site for continued exploration of biotech resources. http://www.sdbiotechcareers.org/index.html
San Diego Biotechnology Network: SDBN was founded to provide high quality, face to face networking for Biotech professionals in the greater San Diego area.
http://sdbn.org
SABPA: Open to the public, SABPA is known for its great seminars and other events that are offered at very reasonable prices. Great for networking and expanding your horizons.
http://sabpa.org

San Diego Biotechnology Network: SDBN was founded to provide high quality, face to face networking for Biotech professionals in the greater San Diego area.
http://sdbn.org
Association for Women in Science: AWIS is a national organization dedicated to achieving equity and full participation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology.
http://www.sdawis.org