Equip Students with the Knowledge to Overcome Inequities
Overview
Biotechnology provides students with vital pathways to explore some of the most important challenges facing the world today. Embrace the diverse perspectives of students while investigating a variety of timely biotechnology applications with Futurelab+. Find out how other educators are facilitating empowering biotech conversations and connecting students to the workforce of tomorrow through project-based learning, the product development lifecycle and more.
Reflect
Learn to apply concepts discussed in the Master Class series by reflecting and drawing connections to your own teaching practice:
- Honing-in on issues that are relevant to your students.
- Harnessing the hands-on framework of project-based learning.
- Connecting students to the workforce through the product-development lifecycle.
Look Forward
Use the Educator Guide to explore next steps you can take to incorporate the educator practices discussed by our three Master Class educators in your own teaching.
About This Video Series
The Futurelab+ Master Class Series equips educators with strategies to engage students from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural groups in lifechanging educational explorations into biotech.
Guadalupe Tapia (she/her)
Biotechnology
Maxine Silva Health Magnet School, El Paso, Texas
Guadalupe uses a student-centered approach to connect diverse learners to the limitless opportunities available throughout the Product Life Cycle.
Featured Videos:
“The main thing is to be aware that these opportunities are available.”
Guadalupe Tapia (she/her)
Educator Guide
Educators in Action
Educator Guide
10–15 minutesThis in-depth companion to the Master Class series provides educators with practical real-world connections to explore biotechnology in any classroom environment. Build lessons using key background information, educator strategies and more.
