Dayton Biomanufacturing Camp for Underserved Communities

Members: UES, Inc. and BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute

Project dates: 2022 – 2024

Forty Dayton, OH-area students participated in this unique summer camp experience to introduce students to the basics of biotechnology and biomanufacturing, explore education and career opportunities, and bridge the gap between current curricula and industry-relevant skills.  

Students explored concepts and hands-on lab activities on topics like microbiology and culturing microbes, molecular biology, scale-up, downstream purification, biomaterials and bioplastics, lab safety, and more. The program also incorporated professional development opportunities like soft skills, college visits, industry field trips, networking with scientists, and a demo day.  

Students left the camp inspired about the industry and eager to explore it further. Read about two participants – Madison and Stella – here.  

Funding source: U.S. Department of Defense