Ivy Tech Community College is partnering with Indiana University, industry, and a high school to improve biotechnology education at the secondary and community college levels, and increase the number of technicians available for employment in south-central Indiana's growing life sciences industry. The project is expanding Ivy Tech's biotechnology program by (1) developing new certificate programs in life science-related biotechnology, (2) building a pilot plant that provides students with realistic biotechnology job training experiences, (3) creating a Life Science Academy at a local high school to address gaps in high school students' math, communications, and scientific thinking skills, and (4) providing teachers at the high school with professional development. Target populations include high school students, community college students, displaced workers, and college students living in a rural region of Indiana.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
0703033
Program Officer
David A. Hanych
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2007-06-01
Budget End
2012-05-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2007
Total Cost
$549,798
Indirect Cost
Name
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Indianapolis
State
IN
Country
United States
Zip Code
46208