This $468,832 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF)'s STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to strengthen partnerships between industry and educators, cultivate interest in manufacturing career pathways, and build capacity for the bioindustrial manufacturing ecosystem in the Midwest region. The project led by Southeast Community College will develop, implement, and assess contextualized learning modules to enhance students' skills, competencies, and awareness of bioindustrial manufacturing-related career paths. This will involve integrating technical skills training into science lab curricula, such as fermentation and purification processes, and providing site visits and video tours to expose students to regional industry applications. The curricular and programmatic enhancements will address workforce development needs and provide upskilling opportunities for incumbent workers and students in technical education programs. Project outcomes will be disseminated at regional and national conferences.
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