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Joshua Boger Innovative School of the Year Award

MASSACHUSETTS BIOTECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Joshua Boger Innovative School of the Year Award

Funder: Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation (MassBioEd), funded by the Boger Family Foundation

Award Amount: $5,000 per school

Geographic Scope: Massachusetts

Focus Areas:

  • Recognition of schools with innovative biotechnology education programs

  • Commitment to engaging students in biotechnology

  • Support for biotechnology curriculum development and implementation

  • STEM pathway development including biotechnology, engineering, computer science, and robotics
  • Eligibility:

  • Massachusetts public schools

  • Demonstrated innovative approaches to biotechnology education

  • Active participation in MassBioEd programs (e.g., BioTeach program)

  • Implementation of biotechnology courses and activities

  • Development of STEM pathways that include biotechnology

  • Preparation of students for college and career pathways in life sciences
  • Use of Funds:
    Award funds must be used to purchase equipment and supplies for life sciences and biotechnology education programs.

    About the Award:
    Established in 2012 and named in honor of Dr. Joshua Boger, a recognized biotech industry leader, patient advocate, and champion for science education. The award recognizes schools demonstrating excellence and innovation in biotechnology education. Recipients are selected at MassBioEd's annual Champions for Biotechnology Education Awards Reception.

    Contact:

  • MassBioEd Foundation

  • 255 Main Street, Eighth Floor

  • Cambridge, MA 02142

  • Phone: 617-203-7898

  • Website: www.massbioed.org
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    k-12-schoolsstem-education

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