Science Education

Science teacher J. Kirk Brown at Pantheon 2007 BioGenius Award recipients at BayBio Annual Conference 2008 Educators George Cachianes and Julie Reis at Pantheon 2008
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.

The BayBio Institute promotes the understanding of life sciences in an effort to encourage young adults to consider related career paths. The BayBio Institute connects industry resources and educators who share a commitment to improve science education.

We will launch new initiatives and articles continuously in this section.

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 Atlanta, GA (June 16-8, 2009).