NSF Org:	DUE Division Of Undergraduate Education
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Initial Amendment Date:	August 3, 2007
Latest Amendment Date:	August 3, 2007
Award Number:	0702980
Award Instrument:	Standard Grant
Program Manager:	David A. Hanych DUE  Division Of Undergraduate Education EHR  Direct For Education and Human Resources
Start Date:	August 1, 2007
End Date:	July 31, 2011 (Estimated)
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Total Awarded Amount to Date:	$526,099.00
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History of Investigator:	Nouna Bakhiet (Principal Investigator) nbakhiet@swccd.edu Jon Atwater (Co-Principal Investigator)
Recipient Sponsored Research Office:	Southwestern College 900 Otay Lakes Road Chula Vista CA  US  91910-7223 (619)482-6344
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NSF Program(s):	S-STEM-Schlr Sci Tech Eng&Math, Advanced Tech Education Prog
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Program Reference Code(s):	1032, 9178, SMET
Program Element Code(s):	153600, 741200
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ABSTRACT

Phase II of the Biotechnology Education and Training Sequence Investment (BETSI) project is preparing high school students in southern San Diego County for postsecondary education and careers in biotechnology. The project is continuing high-impact phase I education and teacher professional development activities, focusing recruiting efforts on students who have responded positively to classroom outreach, and improving parental awareness of biotech educational opportunities. Project outcomes include (1) increased community awareness of and interest in biotechnology education, (2) continued implementation of a high school outreach program, (3) expanded career options and educational opportunities for community college students, and (4) enhanced economic development for students and the biotechnology industry. The project is solidifying the college's collaboration with the Sweetwater Union High School District, strengthening the pipeline with four-year colleges and industry, and supporting a biotechnology education and training cascade that involves high schools, a community college, universities, and industry.

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