This $326,721 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to enhance biotechnology technician education at Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ). The key project goals are to: 1) update curriculum in FSCJ's existing biotechnology laboratory technology associate's degree program, including a modified externship course; 2) acquire advanced research-grade instruments for student skills development; and 3) implement hands-on biotechnology mobile mini-labs to engage K-12 students and teachers. The comprehensive evaluation effort seeks to contribute knowledge about training practices in new and emerging technical fields, with the results and products expected to be disseminated to other two-year college technical programs. This project supports the NSF's mission to ensure the vitality of the nation's STEM education enterprise by preparing students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed for the rapidly advancing biotechnology field.
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