Leveraging North Carolina’s Biotechnology & Motorsports Assets to Maximize STEM Performance
Organization:
North Carolina Biotechnology Center
Amount:
139976.46
Program Area:
STEM Initiative
County of Applicant:
Durham
Year:
02/03/2011
Description:
The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist the NC Biotechnology Center and its partners with implementing an innovative program using the lure and tradition of motorsports and the new vision of biotechnology in the region (healthcare and nutrition) to create relevant, fun and challenging educational activities to expose students in middle school grades to STEM skills and learning experiences that are closely connected to industry clusters in the region.