Biotechnology Award

Many of our teacher enrichment programs use biotechnology as a tool to investigate research questions. Techniques such as PCR, cloning, and sequencing have revolutionized all of modern science. Many Florida teachers are now incorporating biotechnology and molecular biology content in their classroom, with some teaching entire courses specifically focused on biotechnology. I have discovered an award for teachers of biotechnology. The one given through NSTA is below:

Ron Mardigian Memorial Biotechnology Explorer Award
The Ron Mardigian Memorial Biotechnology Explorer Award will recognize and reward an outstanding high school teacher who has made biotechnology learning accessible to the classroom. This award has been established in memory of Ron Mardigian, the inspiration behind and founder of the Biotechnology Explorer program.

Eligibility: High school
Award: The award will consist of $750 towards expenses to attend the NSTA National Conference, $250 in cash for the teacher, and $500 in Bio-Rad products. The awardee will be honored at the Awards Banquet; the awardee and one teacher guest of the awardee will be invited to dinner with members of Bio-Rad's Explorer team.

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Perhaps a CPET alum might want to apply?