Castle Park High School Science Innovation Academy (SIA) Needs Equipment
Castle Park High School’s Science Innovation Academy is a biotechnology and health care focused program that began in the 2009-10 school
year. As a California Partnership Academy, they are required to develop
partnerships with industry and community members who can support our program
with equipment. The sophomore-level biotechnology course is one of the foundations of
this academy; students are challenged to understand the theory behind molecular
biology while at the same time having hands-on experiences/labs and mastering
technical skills that will make them competitive in the biotechnology and/or
healthcare industries. They are in need of the equipment that will help our
students learn those skills.
The academy serves at least 50 percent
at-risk students, who have been pre-selected based on numerous data points, to
participate due to their traditionally low achievement and/or unrealized
potential. Castle Park's student population is 88 percent Latino. Seventy-three
percent of the student body is socioeconomically disadvantaged, while another 36
percent are English learners. The average student is at high risk for dropping
out and not earning a high school diploma.
The SIA is committed to
providing students with the best possible experience: the richness of a
diversified curriculum that is infused with usable career skills and embedded
with opportunities (field trips, guest speakers, internships) that the average
student at their school may not get due to our troubled economic times or
overall lack of curricular focus. By the time they exit SIA, they hope to send
students various post-secondary institutions to earn degrees and certificates
related to biotechnology and healthcare so they may be part of a native San
Diego workforce.
Equipment needed: shakers, incubator, autoclave (large), drying racks, large glassware (flasks, beakers, bottles), water baths, centrifuge (large-scale, refrigerating), micropipettes, micro centrifuges and microscopes (dissecting scopes especially, but also compound scopes).
To donate equipment our support Castle Park’s Science Innovation Academy
please contact:
Stephanie Gaudreau McCormack, Academy Coordinator,
Biotechnology and Medical Biology Teacher
stephanie.gaudreau@suhsd.k12.ca.us
619-585-2342
Profil Institute for Clinical Research Featured Company on the BIOCOM Career Center
Profil Institute for Clinical Research, Inc. (Profil) is the featured company on the BIOCOM Career Center and are looking to fill two postitions:
Physician (Screening)
Profil is currently seeking a Physician who is highly motivated and will enjoy contributing to high-quality research. The ideal candidate will ensure the safety and well-being of human subjects, ensure integrity of study data and provide medical leadership and supervision for human clinical trials within PICR.
Director of Quality Assurance
Profil is currently seeking a Director of Quality Assurance who is highly motivated and will enjoy contributing to high-quality research. The ideal candidate will provide leadership, manage and oversee clinical staff, foster team building, positive communication and corporate culture. Will also manage the development, implementation, administration and documentation of quality assurance and quality control policies and systems to ensure that trials are conducted and data generated, documented and reported in compliance with internal standards, GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
To learn more about these postions and to apply online please visit: http://biocom.biospace.com/Public/ViewCompanyProfile.aspx?COMPANY_ID=900395354
BioBriefing: Basics of Biotech for Non-Science Professionals
Executives who understand cutting-edge science and technologies are better able to identify and secure opportunities that advantageously position their companies for success. BioTech Primer’s BioBriefing course strengthens your company's competitive position, financial performance and growth opportunities by delivering an understanding of the science and technology driving the life science industry, a worldwide economic engine. The one-day BioBriefing course is specifically geared toward non-science professionals and provides a concise overview of the key concepts of modern biology and an introduction to the technology and terminology used in the life science industries.
March 8, 2010: 8:30-5:00pm
Location: BIOCOM
Registration Link: http://www.biocom.org/event/BioBriefing_Winter_10/
From the Laboratory to Leadership Starts 4/25
The Leadership Edge and BIOCOM have partnered to deliver this 4-day Certificate Program - focusing on the core management skills necessary to effectively lead others. The From the Laboratory to Leadership program enables leaders to efficiently utilize limited resources to achieve challenging goals and retain great employees. The Leadership Edge provides individuals with practical tools for strengthening morale and performance. Employees will feel more confident as leaders in these difficult times. Sign up today!
Winter Session 2011: 4/25, 5/9, 5/23, & 6/6
Time: 9:00-4:30pm
Location: BIOCOM
Registration Link: http://www.biocom.org/event/labtoleadershipwinter2011/
8th Annual Counseling Workshop for Careers in Biotechnology and Medical Devices
March 29, 2011
Career counselors at all levels including K-12, community colleges, four-year schools and one-stop career centers are invited to register for this annual event which will be hosted this year by one of the nation's top biotechnology companies, Biogen Idec. The purpose of this event is to give counselors tools to better advice on careers in the life sciences. After an industry overview, you will hear directly from a panel of local employees about Careers in Life Science: From the Bench to the Market. The Counseling Workshop offers local career counselors the opportunity to network with industry professionals and learn about the different careers available within the life sciences industry. This event is designed for career counselors at all levels including K-12, community colleges, four year schools and one-stop centers. It is limited to career counselors and related professionals.
This program is sponsored by a partnership between the San Diego Workforce Partnership, BIOCOM, the San Diego County Office of Education and the Southern California Biotech Center. Please address any questions to sslivka@sdccd.edu
Location: Pfizer La Jolla Laboratories,
10777 Science Center Drive(CB2), San Diego, CA 92121
Pre–Registration: is REQUIRED (Pfizer is a secure facility) and available on the web at:
http://www.biocom.org/event/8th_Annual_Counseling_Workshop_2011/
Registration Fee: $45.00 (On-Site Registration will NOT be available)
2011 Life Sciences Summer Institute (LSSI) High School Student Research Program
The San Diego Workforce Partnership in collaboration with BIOCOM, the Southern California Biotechnology Center (SCBC), and San Diego's world-renowned research institutes would like to announce the release of the 2010 Life Sciences Summer Institute (LSSI) Application Packet for the High School Student Research Program. The LSSI High School Student Research Program provides upper level high school students with the opportunity to gain exposure to career options within the life sciences industries through hands-on laboratory experience, work readiness training, and mentoring by a research scientist.
The eight week program, provides students with one week of laboratory and work readiness training, held at SCBC Miramar College and concurrently at Grossmont College, followed by a 7-week paid internship at one of San Diego's life science research institutes, including: Burnham Institute for Medical Research, La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, San Diego Supercomputer Center or The Scripps Research Institute. Additionally, some students may be selected to intern at a company within the local life sciences industry.
High School Application (postmarked) deadline is: March 28, 2011
For further information and application download, please visit www.matsc.org