One of the remarkable benefits of living in the Capital Region is the abundance of job opportunities in the field of biotechnology!
On Tuesday, Julie A. Friot, Ph.D., and Donna Baron, Ph.D., from Hudson Valley Community College, led an engaging Lunch and Learn workshop at Albany High School focused on biotechnology. During this interactive session, students were invited to participate in activities at various stations, utilizing laboratory instruments.
Our Falcons honed their skills by delivering small volumes of colorful liquids using micropipettes, observing how stains adhere to DNA and passing chocolate milk through a vortex and centrifuge to separate the milk from the chocolate! These exercises helped students visualize the practical applications of the tools in their hands, such as separating different components of a cell and analyzing DNA.
During the workshop, our Falcons gained valuable insights into various pathways to careers in biotechnology. They learned about options ranging from one-semester coursework to four-year degree programs. The workshop also highlighted several local companies, including Regeneron, Taconic Biosciences and the New York State Police Forensics Investigations Center, which offer positions for biotechnology professionals.
We want to give a big shout-out to Innovation Academy Principal Richard Shea and Secondary Instructional Supervisor for Science, Technology, and MS Agriculture & FACS Amanda Powers for making this opportunity possible for our Falcons.
It was an excellent opportunity to engage with professionals and explore the vast possibilities within the field of biotechnology!
