november, 2017
08nov5:30 pm8:00 pm2017 Champions for Biotechnology Education, 2nd Annual Awards Reception
Event Details
The MassBioEd Foundation annually recognizes an individual, an organization, and a teacher for outstanding advocacy for and contributions to biotechnology education in the region. Join us as we recognize Champions for Biotechnology
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Event Details
The MassBioEd Foundation annually recognizes an individual, an organization, and a teacher for outstanding advocacy for and contributions to biotechnology education in the region.
Join us as we recognize
Champions for Biotechnology Education
This event is reception-style, featuring a jazz trio, passed hors d’oeuvres, food stations, and hosted bar. A silent auction and reception will be followed by a short speaking program during which three honorees will receive their awards.
2017 Awardees:
Sanofi Genzyme
Dr. Jeffrey Leiden, CEO, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Eric Leigh and David Enos, Gloucester High School
All event proceeds support MassBioEd\’s BioTeach program, which last year provided lab-based training to over 161 teachers from 94 schools, giving over 10,000 Massachusetts high school students a chance to learn new lab lessons in biotechnology. In the 2016-17 school year, 922 students participated in college and career exploration events, receiving first hand experiences and learning about opportunities within industry and higher education.
Time
(Wednesday) 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm