Accomplishments
We monitor the effects of our program in increasing science literacy and interest in biotech and health care professions by testing our participants prior to and upon completion of our program.
Increase in Science Literacy
On average 71% of students demonstarted increased literacy in science and biotchnology after our program.
Interest in Biotech & Health
After completing our program students average a 30% increased interest in health care professions and 36% increased interest in science-based careers. 2010 was particularly successful with a 43% average increase in health and a 54% average increase in science!
Comments from Educators
Service to Our Community
In 2009 we served 2,450 members of the public. So far, in the funding year 2010, we have served 966. Together, the BBP has served 3,416 area residents and students. · In our inaugural year the Budding Biotech program served 1,825 third and fourth grade students
· Our BBP summer camp served 15 area youth ages 9-12 from June 7-11.
· Also in June, 25 children of migrant workers participated in an annual camp held at WKBG that included sections dedicated to biotechnology.
· Forty-five attendees enjoyed a delicious lunch and a presentation entitled “Biotech for Dummies” focusing on health advances and community research, by Ms. Natalie Mountjoy, MS.
· Fifteen area educators learned about the fundamentals of biotechnology from Dr. Hyatt, PhD. at our Continuing Education in Biotechnology on September 2, 2009.
· Three-hundred and twenty area students learned about river life on a large scale and then studied microscopic river organisms under the microscopes when The Budding Biotech Program partnered with the ORSANCO (Ohio River Valley Sanitation Commission) Traveling Aquarium for “Life Below the Waterline,” September 29th, 2009, in English Park.
· 100 attendees explored the BioTech Lab at our DNA Family Fun Day Sunday December 27, and Tuesday December 29, 2009, at the museum.
· In May, five adults attended our Edible Backyard Plants at the museum.
· On June 10th, our Biotech Expo served 25 area middle and high school students.
· June 4th we had 30 attendees for our Microscopy Day at the museum.
· 20 pre-school Children of Migrant Workers learned the biotech behind bread making also on June 4 at the garden.
· On June 10th, our Biotech Expo served 25 area middle and high school students.
· Our BBP summer camp served 15 area youth ages 9-12 from June 7-11.
· Also in June, 25 children of migrant workers participated in an annual camp held at WKBG that included sections dedicated to biotechnology.
· Forty-five attendees enjoyed a delicious lunch and a presentation entitled “Biotech for Dummies” focusing on health advances and community research, by Ms. Natalie Mountjoy, MS.
· Fifteen area educators learned about the fundamentals of biotechnology from Dr. Hyatt, PhD. at our Continuing Education in Biotechnology on September 2, 2009.
· Three-hundred and twenty area students learned about river life on a large scale and then studied microscopic river organisms under the microscopes when The Budding Biotech Program partnered with the ORSANCO (Ohio River Valley Sanitation Commission) Traveling Aquarium for “Life Below the Waterline,” September 29th, 2009, in English Park.
· 100 attendees explored the BioTech Lab at our DNA Family Fun Day Sunday December 27, and Tuesday December 29, 2009, at the museum.
· In May, five adults attended our Edible Backyard Plants at the museum.
· On June 10th, our Biotech Expo served 25 area middle and high school students.
· June 4th we had 30 attendees for our Microscopy Day at the museum.
· 20 pre-school Children of Migrant Workers learned the biotech behind bread making also on June 4 at the garden.
· On June 10th, our Biotech Expo served 25 area middle and high school students.
