The document discusses various National Science Foundation programs that provide funding for biotechnology workforce education. It outlines programs like the Advanced Technology Education program and Targeted Research in Education and Economic Development that support two-year colleges, technician training, and workforce development. Examples of funded projects are provided, focusing on STEM education improvement, curriculum development, and faculty professional development.

1. Funding of Biotechnology Workforce Education by the National Science Foundation Linnea Fletcher Ph.D.

3. New solicitation! Promotes improvement in the education of science and engineering technicians at the undergraduate and the secondary school levels; may affect specialized technology courses or core science, mathematics, and technology courses that serve as immediate requisites or co-requisites for the specialized courses. Activities may have a national or a regional focus, but not a purely local one. Recognizes students as life –long learners Provide students with 21 st century skills ( www.21stcenturyskills.org ) Needs to be sustainable

7. Examples of What Was Funded in 2009

8. April 28 – 30, 2008 Scottsdale, Az In 2008, NSF provided $16.3 million in support of biotechnology programs through its Advanced Technology Program

11. For 2-year, 4-year, and graduate programs in STEM

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15. Division of Graduate Education (DGE) Frequently asked questions including how this is different From the Professional Science Master’s Program Requires a research component CHECK EHR Site, the Research Director Sites and the NSF Programs that Cross Cut Divisions

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