Nanobiotechnology and Food Technology Theme for 2010 Biotechnology Showcase

Dec. 8, 2009 - PRLog -- The Capital Area Biotechnology Partnership 2010 Biotechnology Showcase will take place 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, March 26, 2010 at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. The theme for the free event is Nanotechnology and Food Technology.  

The annual event brings together industry, educators as well as high school and college students. The free event features hands-on experiments, poster presentation, workshops, panel discussions, career fair, vendor exhibits and other presentations. With its program of lectures, expert discussions, presentations and networking opportunities, the Biotechnology Showcase has become a flagship event for students, educators, and industry.

The 2010 Biotechnology Showcase will take place at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology’s Academic Center, located at 326 Market Street.  Teachers bringing groups of at least 20 students will be awarded a free laboratory kit and are eligible for a $100 travel stipend to attend the workshop as well.

The Capital Area Biotechnology Partnership (CABP) is a 2+2+2 Workforce Leadership Grant by the Department of Community and Economic Development. The focus of the presentation is discussing how partnerships between high-schools, community colleges and universities help facilitate a seamless transition from high school to the workforce.

The CABP provides students exit points at any two-year interval with skills that make them more employable than their peers. This is achieved through internships and job-shadowing opportunities at biotechnology institutions. Additional opportunities provided are a summer camp based on nanobiotechnology, and mentoring and retention support via a Biotechnology Club and tutoring.

Member organizations & schools include Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg School District, SciTech High, Milton S. Hershey School, McCaskey High School, Middletown High School,  Lancaster County Career and Technical School, Cumberland Perry Area Vocational and Technical School, Aptagen, LLC, Arcus, LLC, Hershey Foods, Innovation Transfer Network, Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania, PA Department of Agriculture, PA Department of Community and Economic Development, PA Department of Education, Hershey Center for Applied Research and PA Life Sciences Greenhouse.

For more information on the event or to join the Capital Area Biotechnology Partnership, contact Dr. Leena Pattarkine, CABP Director, at 717.901.5168 or via email at LPattarkine@HarrisburgU.edu Space is limited.  Educators should RSVP to lpattarkine@HarrisburgU.edu by February 20, 2010.  Deadline for poster abstract submission is February 28, 2010.

Established in 2001 to address Central Pennsylvania’s need for increased opportunities for study leading to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, Harrisburg University is an innovative and ambitious private institution that produces graduates who provide increased competence and capacity in science and technology disciplines to Pennsylvania and the nation. Harrisburg University ensures institutional access for underrepresented students and links learning and research to practical outcomes. As a private University serving the public good, Harrisburg University remains the only STEM-focused comprehensive university located between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

For more information on the University's demand-driven undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in applied science and technology fields, call 717.901.5146 or email Connect@HarrisburgU.edu.

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Established in 2001 to address Central Pennsylvania’s need for increased opportunities for study leading to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, Harrisburg University is an innovative and ambitious private institution.