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| The BayBio Institute recognizes science education achievements. From left to right: Tracy High School Science Teacher J. Kirk Brown receives a DiNA Award for Public Support at the 2007 BayBio Pantheon Awards; The 2008 BioGenius Award Winners receive their recognition at the 2008 BayBio Annual Conference; Lincoln High School Science Teachers George Cachaines and Julie Reis receive DiNA Awards for Biotechnology Educators at the 2008 Pantheon Awards. |
As the Southwest Regional Coordinator for the sanofi-aventis BioGENEius Challenge, the BayBio Institute invites submissions from high school students throughout the Southwest Region to participate in the premier biotechnology research competition in the country.
Students who participate in the Challenge will have opportunities to:
- - meet biotechnology industry executives and scientists
- - participate in the Regional Competition and the annual conference of the California BayBio Association (April 7, 2010 – Burlingame, CA, near San Francisco, CA)
- - participate in the International Finals and attend the premier biotech industry international conference, BIO (May 2-4, 2010 – Chicago, IL)
- - qualify to win cash prize awards ranging from $500 - $7500
- - meet students from across the U.S., Canada and Western Australia
- - add the prestigious career-building competition to their resumes and college applications
To inquire about support for the activities of the Institute, please contact Lori Lindburg at (650) 871-7101, ext. 208 or by email.
sanofi-aventis Southwest Regional International BioGENEius Challenge
Under the Biotechnology Institute's direction, the sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge is an annual competition for high school students that recognizes outstanding research in biotechnology. This pertains to the Southwest Regional section of the competition.
The event takes place during the Biotechnology Institute's Conference on Biotechnology Education in Chicago (May 2-4, 2010).
