Atlanta Technical College was awarded a $346,002 project grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) for the period of August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2025.
The grant funds the Bioscience Emerging Technicians Project, which aims to increase awareness of bioscience career opportunities and recruit more dual enrollment students to Atlanta Technical College's Bioscience Technology program. Key deliverables include specialized summer workshops and industry speaker events for students, tours of biotechnology facilities, and development of a first-year seminar course focused on career exploration. Students completing the three-semester program are eligible to earn a Bioscience Technology Technical Certificate of Credit. The project also facilitates connections between students and local biotechnology employers through activities such as open houses and an industry leadership team. If successful, it will help expand the skilled technician workforce for Georgia's growing bioscience sector.
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