WELCOME TO THE FIRST ANNUAL ACADEMY OF BIOTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION NIGHT Dina Link Coordinator, Academy of Biotechnology Teacher, Biology and Molecular Biotechnology
Dec 16, 2015
WELCOME TO THE FIRST ANNUAL ACADEMY OF
BIOTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION NIGHT
Dina Link
Coordinator, Academy of Biotechnology
Teacher, Biology and Molecular Biotechnology
Agenda
Introduction to Career Cluster Academies Career Education Programs Northwest High School
The Northwest High School Program Description & Benefits Expectations Resources
Career and Technology Education in MCPS Vision
Combine rigorous academic and technical study with the excitement of discovery through small learning communities and career-theme programs.
With the support of the business and higher education communities, students will apply their acquired skills and knowledge to make informed decisions concerning education, careers, and a path toward lifelong learning.
Career Pathway Programs
2007 Wage Data – 2001 MCPS Graduates
Figure 1. Quarterly Wages from September 2001 to September 2007 for Matched Pairs of Students from the MCPS Class of 2001 by CTE Completion.
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Note: Wage data are reported for 538 matched pairs of graduates. Wages are not adjusted for inflation.
Source: 2007 Lifelong Learning and Earning Six-year Study
Career Pathway Programs
Impact of Model Implementation
Dual completion students…
Graduate from college more often Graduate in less time Obtain better paying jobs
Source: 1999 and Preliminary 2007 MCPS Lifelong Learning and Earning Six-year Stud
Biotechnology
MCPS Definition: Students are officially enrolled in the program in their Junior Year; 4 credit hours min. for completion
Recommended foundation courses in 9th and 10th grade Biology Chemistry Physics
Honors level strongly recommended, but not required; case-by-case judgment
Biotechnology
Benefits Articulation agreement with
Montgomery College for up to five credits
AP college credit options Student internship opportunities ex.
HHMI and CARB
Northwest High SchoolAcademy of Biotechnology
Small Learning Community Model Est. in 2003/2004 School
Year 07/08 Graduating Class: 11
students 08/09 Graduating Class: 16
students Current membership: ~75
students, 9th to 12th grade 09/10 Mol Bio enrollment:
24 students
Academy Goals = CTE Vision
Rigor Molecular
Biotechnology Course: Advanced level credit Aligns with local
Community College “Intro to Biotechnology” course
A grade of B or better gives equivalent college course credit
AP Science encouraged
Relationship Academy science
course sections Student Association
Relevance Embedded Career
exploration Guest speakers Field Trips Internships
Rigor
Molecular Biotechnology Course: Nine Units of StudyUnit Description
1 Biotechnology; Past, Present, and Future
2 Essential Lab Skills and Safety
3 Cell Structure and Function Review
4 Macromolecule Structure and Function
5 Proteins
6 Nucleic Acids
7 Protein Synthesis and Gene Regulation
8 Molecular Technology
9 Legal, Ethical and Funding Issues in Biotechnology
Rigor – Techniques & Technologies Team work – lab groups and
lab group meetings Maintaining a professional
lab notebook Scientific Communication Lab Safety Lab Math – making
solutions Common lab equipment Pipetting – micro and macro Sterile technique Maintaining cell cultures Transformation
DNA extractions Gel electrophoresis:
protein & DNA Restriction enzyme
analysis Protein crystallography PCR ELISA Microarray Microscopy Sequencing Bioinformatics
Relationship
Scheduling & Tracking Academy-designated sections for all
foundation courses Double Period for 11th Grade core course Students tracked in central database
Relationship
Student Association Membership from 9th to 12th grade Student-led: Officers voted in yearly Responsibilities:
Hold Monthly membership meetings Fundraising ID and research Guest Speaker and Field Trip
opportunities Plan and run Graduation Celebration Keep Academy Members informed of specific events and
opportunities in the school and surrounding community Assist in recruitment activities
Communication
School Website Northwest High School
General program information Academy of Biotechnology Edline page
Academy of Biotechnology List schedules for important events Whole group emails Post community opportunities & events
Relevance
Embedded activities Lab meeting topics – tied to current applied
research for each Unit of study Biotech Company Research Project – semester long
Community connections Year-long Internships strongly encouraged
MCPS/NIH/HHMI program: Open to any MCPS student; competitive
Center for Advanced Research & Biotechnology: Open to CTE students first; competitive
School-based CTE Internship Coordinator: Works with community contacts
Relevance
Field Trips National Library of
Medicine MedImmune Koshland Science
Museum National Aquarium:
behind-the-scenes tour Maryland Science
Museum Montgomery College MDBio Mobile Lab
RewardsStudent Testimonials“As a member of the academy, I received
unique insight on modern branches of science, such as genetics and the role of molecules in sustaining life. I also had the opportunity to visit various institutions and learn of current projects in the field of biotechnology,” Megh
In Molecular Biology, I had loved all the labs, but my favorite one was when we were testing the effect of the “ampicillin resistant gene” in bacteria. It was pretty interesting to observe, how easily we had inserted or modified the gene of the E. Coli bacteria just with the help of test tubes and pipets,” Sachi