| It’s us or them: Weighing species extinction against human health
By Amneris Solano In this multi-day project, students will play different roles as part of a team of experts deciding if several different species of disease transmitting animals... | Save a life, build a device!
By Amneris Solano Students will design a hypothetical device that addresses a human disease caused by an inability of the patient’s body to successfully monitor and maintain appropriate... | Molecular Biology: A Transgenic Mice Tale
By Amneris Solano Advances in 21st century research and genetic engineering have made it possible to create new genetically modified organisms (GMO). This new technique of manipulating genetic... | Bioprocessing and Biomanufacturing
By Amneris Solano Sarah Kaneko partnered with faculty and staff from NC State University’ Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC) to study the integration of methods... | Evolution: Evidences of Evolution or ‘Get a Clue’
By Amneris Solano This lesson provides students an opportunity to study evolution using engaging, relevant, and researched based strategies. Students will uncover the evidences that support the evolutionary... | Sustainable Forestry: Exploring Biotech Trees for Forest Health and Bioenergy
By Amneris Solano Heather Earp created an engaging curriculum unit for middle or high school students that explores forest biotechnology. She developed six lessons that focus on science,...