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April 4th we hosted the annual Life Sciences Industry Showcase! This event consists of a panel that connects Colorado life sciences companies to Colorado university talent from undergraduate to post doc to demonstrate the breadth and depth of the Colorado Life Sciences Ecosystem. Participating companies showcased their company, technology and talent recruitment initiatives with an overview presentation and engaged with attendees through a moderated Q&A session. Our panel consisted of speakers from Tolmar, EnteroTrack, Numiera, Biodesix, and Medtronic. This session grows the state’s future workforce talent pipeline by connecting them with companies and opportunities in Colorado. See the event recording below:

The immersive in-person teacher training, led by our own, Janie Butler, in partnership with Mandi Ruud Singleton  and Dr. Chelsea M. Magin, PhD., brought a new dimension to middle school science education. Over the weekend, educators gained hands-on experience in bringing hydrogel labs to life. Dr. Magin’s expertise as a materials engineer added depth to the training, as participants delved into the intricacies of hydrogel science.

The Institute’s Executive One-Day Intensive: Leading to Inspire Innovation and Creativity, was a huge success with sold out attendance and stellar participant feedback.

This week marked the exciting conclusion of our Biotechnology in the Classroom Training for teachers! Janie Butler led a dynamic group of 8 teachers that brought enthusiasm and energy to the table, diving into the exciting world of integrating industry innovations into their classrooms with the help of LabXchange.

November 29th, 2023 Curious about if our Foundations of Leadership course is right for you? Whether you’re considering enrollment or seeking invaluable leadership insights, this is your chance to gain an inside perspective! – Discover the Training Structure: Gain insights into the meticulously crafted 3-day format designed to elevate your leadership capabilities.– Differentiating Leaders & Managers: Delve into the nuances between these roles and learn effective strategies to harness their strengths.– Real Testimonials, Real Impact: Hear firsthand from previous participants as they share the transformative impact of our program.

October 25th, 2023 We’re thrilled to announce the success of our latest program: Elevate Chemistry Education: Dynamic Virtual Demos for Classroom! Over four weeks, led by Janie Butler, teachers immersed themselves in classroom-ready chemistry demos and lessons. Each week, esteemed guest speakers, including, Patrick Barney, PhD from Corden Pharma, Amy Beckley PhD from Proov Diagnostics and Melissa Krebs, Ph.D from GelSana, provided invaluable insights into the world of chemistry in Colorado. The program facilitated invaluable connections with these local industry experts, providing participants with genuine, real-world insights to enhance their pedagogical approach. This course trained 14 teachers, impacting 1575 students. A thank you to the Medtronic Foundation for their generous support, which makes our mission possible. Together, we empower educators and inspire future scientists.

We had an excellent event last week featuring our own Janie Butler and  Jordan Haas from Green Key Resources, titled “Crafting Your Path: Mastering the Art of Resume Writing for Undergraduates.”

Today, our 84 student mentees and 16 industry mentors came together for our Mentor Kickoff Event! 

Colorado BioScience Institute would like to thank AlloSource®, STAQ PHARMA, Medtronic, Proov, TriSalus Life Sciences, ZimVie, and Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, for hosting teachers in your facilities and providing valuable insights into the bioscience workforce that will be translated into classroom practices – this year’s RET program has been such a success thanks to your participation. Colorado BioScience Institute’s STEM Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program provides middle and high school teachers real-world experience and helping them translate that experience and new knowledge into the classroom. STEM RET is an intensive program, held five days a week for four weeks during the summer. Thank you, as well, to Medtronic Foundation for supporting this work to help the Institute cultivate and diversify Colorado’s life sciences workforce, and to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for your partnership on the teacher professional development trainings.