Texas Bioscience Institute Educating Scientists For The Future Nelda Howton www.texasbioscienceinstitute.com Nov. 20, 2007
Impact of the Health Care Industry Temple is home to three hospitals and the Texas A&M University College of Medicine Clinical Campus Health Care provides over 15,000 jobs Returns $750M to the annual economy
Rapidly Accelerating Commitment to Medical Research
Thoughtful Planning: Health & Bioscience District / Scott & White Research Campus
Key Components Scott & White Hospital and Clinics Central Texas Veterans Health Care System Texas A&M HSC College of Medicine Cancer Research Institute Cardiovascular Research Institute Temple Health and Bioscience District Temple College
The Challenge Research + Education = Jobs
A Foundation of Exceptional Partners Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Clinics Central Texas Veterans Health Care System TAMU System Health Science Center College of Medicine, Temple Campus Temple Health and Bioscience District Temple Economic Development Corporation Community Foundation of Texas US Department of Labor University of Mary Hardin Baylor Texas Education Agency Temple College Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium City of Temple - Reinvestment Zone 1 Board Tarleton-Central Texas Central Texas Workforce Board and Centers Belton, Temple, Killeen, Salado, Academy, Bartlett, Rogers, Troy and Holland ISDs; Private Schools, including Home Schools Region 12 ESC
Recognitions and Awards T-STEM Early Innovator grant and recognition T-STEM Exemplar grant and recognition Bayer Foundation STEM K-12 K Best Practices Central Texas Workforce Board 2006 Exemplary Training Award Texas Workforce Commission Future Workforce award to Scott & White Won the Prestigious Bellwether Award in Workforce Development category for 2007 Selected to become part of the National Center for Biotechnology Workforce Selected by Carnegie Institute of Science for National STEM Think-Tank Tank Middle College Director selected as a Bio-Link Fellow to Berkley University Top Workforce Development Program in Texas Award Featured in CORD Tech Prep National Magazine MC Director selected to present with Dr. Alan Roach, Scotland: Addressing the Science and Math Program Perspectives from the US and Britain Presentations at the DOL conference in St. Louis, Mo. Numerous Presentations: local, state, national
Technology and Workforce Projections Projections published in a report on biotechnology in Texas and the implications for community and technical colleges 1 Biotechnology field will grow rapidly in terms of technical innovation, practical applications, and business opportunities Employment opportunities in the biotech field will grow rapidly over the next several years Biotechnology will converge with other developing technologies, such as health care, information technologies and nanotechnology 1 Biotechnology: A Technology Forecast Technology Futures Inc. & TSTC, 2006.
Entrance to TBI
Laboratory Hallway at TBI
Computer/Commons Area at TBI
Classroom at TBI
Biotechnology Lab at TBI
Lecture Hall at TBI
The TBI Umbrella of Programs Baccalaureate and Beyond B.S. Clinical Laboratory Science Apprenticeships (Animal Handling) A.A., A.A.S., Advanced Certificates Middle College (HS Dual Credit)
Areas of Focus Pre- Medical Pre- Vet Homeland Security/ Forensic Science Engineering/ Mathematics Texas Bioscience Institute Biotechnology Nanotechnology Health Sciences/ Nursing Biology
Courses Offered for Dual Credit Course General Biology I&II 4/4 Anatomy and Phys I&II 4/4 Microbiology 4 Genetics 4 General Chemistry I 4 Chemistry II 4 College Algebra I 3 Pre-Calculus 4 Elementary Statistics 3 Calculus 4 Composition I 3 Composition II 3 Technical and Business Writing 3 Public Speaking 3 Online courses (numerous) 3 Intro. To Biotechnology 3 Biotechnology Lab Methods 3 Biotechnology Lab Instruments 3 Molecular Biology Techniques 4 Lab Methods & Technology 4 Special Studies & Biotechnology Issues 2 Cell Culture Techniques 4 Special Studies and Bioethical Issues 2 Medical Biotechnology 4 Intro to Health Professions 2 Credits
Benefits to Math and Science Education TBI Middle College Program Requires higher level math and science courses such as Calculus, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, and Biotechnology Enables students to obtain as much as 18 college credits per semester while still a full-time high school student Provides a qualified staff to teach advanced classes Provides the support needed to take advanced classes Increases the number of Distinguished Graduates Demonstrates practical application of math and science Provides access to the world of medical research and research scientists through job shadowing, lectures, and internships
Impact and Findings 2006-2007 2007 class comprised of 43 students- Under-represented represented population- 86% female-56% minority Students earned-390 College Credits this semester out of approximately 445 taken, an average of approximately 10 credits per student while still full time high school students. The largest amount earned was 18 college credits and the smallest was 3 college credits. Students taking the full 14 credits were more successful than those taking only one or two courses. 2007-2008 2008 class comprised of 108 students Under-represented represented population- Currently 65% female-35% male
Total Courses Completed in 2006-2007 2007 43 Students in the 2006-2007 2007 School Year 108 Students in the 2007-2008 2008 School Year Dropped 12% 1 st Year Statistics Completed Successfully 88%
Proposed Summer 2008 Programs Student Preparatory Institute Algebra II Intensive camp Summer Teacher Training for High School and Middle School Science Teachers Summer Internship Opportunities for TBI students: MD Anderson, National Institute of Health, etc. Bio-link Internships
Biotechnology Class
Microbiology
Chemistry Fun
Cell Culture Class
Using Bunsen Burners
Using Microscopes
Apprenticeship Program
2007-2008 2008 White Coat Ceremony
What are the qualifications for the TBI Program? Students must major in a health care, biotechnology or scientific/engineering field in college. Students must be willing to make the time commitment for college courses. Students must have an overall 80 average. Students must be in 11 th or 12 th grade on the Distinguished Plan for graduation. Students must have completed Alg. II with an 85 average or commit to taking course in the summer institute. Students must have taken high school biology and chemistry and/or equivalent. Must have passing scores on TAKs: 2200 M/V and 3W or SAT-1070, ACT 23, Accuplacer 78R,95M,5/80 W Recommendations from Selection Committee
How do I apply for the TBI Program? Obtain application from high school counselor. Complete and turn in application with required information to the high school counselor. Complete testing information and/or take necessary tests to qualify for the program. Information and recommendations are then submitted to district selection committee. Interviews or additional information can be requested by the selection committee Selection committee submits applications to the TBI