Join us for a hands-on, practical experience that will build your confidence in modern bioscience techniques and empower you to bring cutting-edge science into your classroom. Each day concludes with a free, virtual session open to all educators – whether or not you attend in person – offering additional insights, discussion, and resource sharing!
This modular weeklong program will be held on June 16 – 19 and again on July 14 – 17 – choose to attend one, multiple, or all of the following workshops:
Monday June 16th & July 14th – Day 1: Nucleic Acid Purification and Workflows
Tuesday June 17th & July 15th – Day 2: Genetic Transformation
Wednesday June 18th & July 16th – Day 3: Gene Expression
Thursday June 19th & July 17th – Day 4: Synthetic Biology and Manufacturing
Earn credit certificates and badges for each module attended to proudly showcase your dedication, enhance your professional portfolio, and celebrate your growing expertise in cutting-edge STEM topics!
Each day will conclude with a session to showcase online platforms and hands on learning experiences that allow educators to apply associated biotechnology concepts to the classroom without the need for high-cost equipment. These classroom application sessions will also be available virtually for FREE remote attendance!
Registration & Pricing
Individual modules are $250 each with the ability to earn a stipend of $145 for each session for a final cost of $105.
Cost for the entire weeklong program is $1000 with the opportunity for an earned stipend of $580 per teacher for a final cost of $420.
Participants can register for one, multiple or all sessions at once.
A limited number of scholarships are available and can be requested in the registration form. Email btci@btci.org with any questions.
Location & Accommodations
All workshops will be held in our newly renovated classrooms and lab spaces at BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute (BTCI), located on the Promega Campus in Fitchburg, WI at 5445 East Cheryl Pkwy, Madison, WI.
Please email us if you have questions about lodging. We have a room block at Wyndham Garden Hotel – Madison Fitchburg for $99 + tax until 6/2/2025. This hotel is approximately a 30-minute walk from the BTC Institute.
Instructors
Classes will be taught by our BTCI instructors Dr. Sharon Tang and Aidan Holmes, along with guest speakers.
Virtual Session
Each in-person workshops will conclude with a live session from 3pm – 4pm (CT) that is FREE and open to anyone to attend VIRTUALLY! But, registration is required to share the link and resources after the fact.