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Introducing Katherine Reyes, one of Bioversity’s newest students! 🔬 Why did you choose Bioversity? What specific goals or aspirations do you hope to achieve through your participation? I chose Bioversity because I enjoy the sciences, and I know my skills can be applied to jobs in this field. I also thought it would be best to have a refresh, and better understand lab jobs before performing them, so I am more confident. While at Bioversity, I'll practice my time management skills and applying myself for what is best for me. As we build a strong community within the program, tell us about a hobby or interest outside of work or education that brings you joy. How do you plan to balance your personal interests with the demands of the program? I enjoy creative outlets and biking. I enjoy 3-d art/sculpture the most. I always enjoy concepts and systems, and how they may work together so I tend to do it with how I maneuver work and life. Life science employers: our fourth cohort graduates on August 29! We encourage you to consider welcoming these graduates on your team. Our program vets all students and then helps them develop cutting-edge skills from Bioversity to enrich your organization. While this cohort is still in progress, check out some of our recent graduates: https://lnkd.in/egMrzRcV Zach Stanley Ross Marshall

Meet Luis Romero, one of Bioversity’s newest students! 🔬 Tell us about yourself - what were you doing before Bioversity, your family, where you're from, and why you chose this program?  Before joining Bioversity, I was a Biology student at UMass Boston, while also working as a server. My family and I moved to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic, which was a big shock for all of us because of the cultural differences. I chose Bioversity after learning about the program from one of my customers, who is a Bioversity graduate. He shared the opportunities it provides, and I’ve always wanted to do something different that still relates to biology. Getting into the biotech field is one of the best decisions I've made. As we build a strong community within the program, tell us about a hobby or interest outside of work or education that brings you joy. How do you plan to balance your personal interests with the demands of the program? I love working out—that’s my favorite hobby—along with trying new restaurants and thrift store shopping. I've always known how to balance my personal interests and separate them from my professional ones. Adding this program's demands will definitely make a difference, but it's all about time management and dedication. Life science employers: our fifth cohort graduates on October 31!  We encourage you to consider welcoming these graduates on your team. Our program vets all students and then helps them develop cutting-edge skills from Bioversity to enrich your organization. While this cohort is still in progress, check out some of our recent graduates: https://lnkd.in/egMrzRcV Zach Stanley Ross Marshall

Introducing Danaysha Thompson, one of Bioversity’s newest students! 🔬 Tell us about yourself - what were you doing before Bioversity, your family, where you're from, and anything else you want to share. Before Bioversity, I studied art at UMass Boston, but I was no longer able to continue my studies due to financial hardships. I went on to work full-time at Flour Bakery. My family works full-time to support my sister while she is away at college. Both my family and I were born and raised here in Massachusetts. Before my major change, I initially wanted to study biology, however, there weren't any career paths that grasped my attention at the time. Why did you choose Bioversity? What specific goals or aspirations do you hope to achieve through your participation? I chose Bioversity because this seemed like the perfect opportunity to rekindle my interest in biology. This program broadens the choices of work for me. Aside from working within the biotech field, I believe that the program will help me with certain aspects within the hiring process. Life science employers: our fourth cohort graduates on August 29! We encourage you to consider welcoming these graduates on your team. Our program vets all students and then helps them develop cutting-edge skills from Bioversity to enrich your organization. While this cohort is still in progress, check out some of our recent graduates: https://lnkd.in/egMrzRcV Zach Stanley Ross Marshall

Survey says… Quality. Cost. Support. Last year, we conducted some original research - which we're sharing at #OLCInnovate this week! - and found that these three factors were top priorities for instructors teaching online science labs. Quality and Rigor 🥼 Creating a learning environment comparable to the on-campus lab is vital. More than half of our 320+ respondents said the ability to recreate a hands-on lab experience and ensuring the quality & rigor of course materials were top concerns. Cost 💰 Both the instructors and students we surveyed were aligned when it came to the value and effectiveness of doing hands-on lab experiments -- agreeing that students learn more when they have the opportunity to do hands-on labs at home AND the cost of doing those hands-on labs is worth the value received. Support ❤️ As with most things, to be successful and effective, it takes a village! The amount and quality of resources, support, and professional development instructors have can directly impact student success. Whether you're new to teaching labs online or a seasoned online instructor, do these align with your experience? What would you add to this list of challenges & needs?

The moment you've been waiting for is finally here! ✨ The doors are wide open , and this is your chance to secure a spot in an experience designed to elevate your skills , broaden your perspective , and connect you with a network of incredible people 🤝 Whether you’re here to learn , lead , or launch something new, this is where the magic happens! Registration won’t stay open for long! so take the plunge, and join us on this incredible journey⏰🔥 Link in our Instagram Bio! #universityofalgiers1 #OpenSource #registrationsopen #computerscience #facultyofscience

🧪This is your reminder that classes at University Lab Partners start this January! Don’t miss your chance to join one-day or multi-week hands-on programs designed to boost your biotech skills and jumpstart your career. Spots fill fast—sign up now! 📅 Enroll here: https://hubs.ly/Q02-pXSS0 #BiotechEducation #STEM #HandsOnLearning

Check out this extensive Q&A with Labster CEO Shawn Boom!💥 "Technology is a tool, not a solution: It’s vital to see technology as a means to enhance education, not replace the human elements that make learning profound. The adage of falling in love with the problem, not the solution, is empowering." Read the whole interview: https://lnkd.in/edWwYTDr

In a quiet moment this morning between tasks, I've been able to review the most recent Student Feedback on Subjects (SFS) survey responses from semester 1, 2024 teaching at La Trobe University. A particular response from a student for the MED3LAB subject stood out for me: "While Dr. Fung's teaching style may have seemed intimidating at times, I believe his method of posing challenging questions on the spot seriously deepened my understanding of the material. His approach encouraged me to delve deeper into the contents of the subject. I found myself researching the topics that weren’t even related to my SLT questions, thinking that he might pop into my class and ask everyone questions. No complaints though!!! I found that to be very beneficial as I found myself walking out of that class knowing the content more than I thought I would have. I appreciate Dr. Fung pushing me to strive a bit further than I would have. Overall, I found the lab class to be a rewarding and enriching experience, despite encountering some challenges in grasping certain topics. The supportive learning environment, engaging content, and dedicated staff members significantly contributed to my academic development." Thank you very much to the student who left this thoughtful and motivating feedback, and I want to acknowledge all students and teaching colleagues for their part in making MED3LAB so enjoyable. I would love to hear from other educators and students: What teaching methods have had the most impact on your learning or teaching experience? Let's share our stories and insights! School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment, La Trobe University #latrobeuni #MED3LAB #StudentFeedback #TheImpactIsReal

Do you teach science? Have kids who would love to DO SCIENCE instead of reading science? Do we have an opportunity for you! eCLOSE Classroom Programs are now available on a learning platform! This step-wise program teaches kids in grades 5-12 how to design research projects focused on diet and cancer. Even better...... eCLOSE sends each student a lab kit to enable them to DO THEIR OWN SCIENCE! We are recruiting 2 science teachers from urban or rural schools classified as Title I schools to test our program and provide feedback for improvements prior to a full launch- The program will be provided AT NO COST to you other than filling in our survey! What you get: 1) Access to the new eCLOSE Learning Platform: Provides full instruction for an end to end research program focused on diet and cancer. 3 classroom sessions (35 minutes each) taking place on the same day in consecutive weeks (e.g. Tuesday in Week 1, Tuesday in Week 2, Tuesday in Week3) are required to complete the experimental program. Additional resources support students to integrate their family's cultural and community practices and health challenges into the research, making each project personal. 2) Individual experimental kits for each student in your classroom: contains all materials needed for the experimental program 3) Data entry: Your students' research results will be included in a growing database from students nationwide. The long-term scientific goal is to map how every nutrient affects the signaling pathways that cause disease to create diets tailored to improve each person's health. 4) Joining a community of scientists: eCLOSE has trained over 3000 students using our validated approach. These students are the future of #science and #medicine. REQUIREMENTS: 1)   Science teachers in grades 5-12 in a school with a Title I designation. 2)   Complete the experimental program prior to June 14, 2024 3)   Complete feedback surveys on the program by June 22, 2024 Information and links for program registration are here: https://lnkd.in/ertV43dt Join us today! #scienceteacher #middleschool #highschool #science #biology #environmentalscience #anatomyandphysiology #chemistry #apbio #students #STEM #research #opportunity #education #K12

The other day I caught myself thinking “one day of work is equal to an entire semester in university.” After just two months of National service, the sheer amount of information I have to retain and understand every single day is still a little overwhelming. The good news however, is, I’ve yet to be sent on an errand to buy anyone waakye. So I’ll consider that a win😅. Seriously though, work at NMIMR has been engaging, and there’s never a dull moment. I mean, how can you compare actually using a spectrophotometer to identifying a faded black and white image of a spectrophotometer in a lab manual? But right when I had that thought, that I was learning more at work than I had in school, I was reminded of the Bible verse that warns us to “not despise the days of humble beginnings” (Zechariah 4:10) Very often when I’m answering questions at work, I have to reach back into my memory, trying to recall Cell Biology notes I took in level 200, or principles of Pharmacology I was taught in level 300, or even some basic maths I remember learning in JHS. I didn’t just arrive here in a lab coat able to grasp some difficult concepts, it’s been an academic journey, and it would be wrong on my part to disparage my own efforts, and the efforts of all the helpful educators that shaped me on the way. All that to say, there will come a day when you use all the seemingly “needless” and stressful things you learn in the classroom, it’ll come at a time you least expect it, and as students and lifelong learners, it’s in our best interest to view the journey as the reward, and try as much as possible to enjoy it. I know in years to come, perhaps when I’m teaching younger scientists myself, I’ll remember my NSS days as stepping stones as well. #workreflections #womeninstem #anticancerresearch #biomedicalscience