Educating Biotechnicians for Future Industry Needs

This document, from the Educating Biotechnicians for Future Industry Needs conference, held in April, 2008, addresses how "to strengthen technician education to meet the needs of the biotechnology industry," specifically in the next five years in the fields of health, medical, agriculture, industrial, and environmental biotechnology, as well as emerging biotechnology areas. The recommendations were agreed upon by conference participants, and include recommendations for curriculum, programs, institutions, partnerships, and marketing. There is a summary of each of the conference panel discussions, and guidance for the next steps needed to successfully educate biotechnology students, at the high school and undergraduate level, for today's and tomorrow's workforce.