Exposing biotechnology

Local high school students displayed their biotechnology research for family members in the Wright State biochemistry and molecular biology lab. (Photo by Kris Sproles)

The second Dayton bioManufacturing Awareness and Discovery Experience (DaytonMADE) camp took place in Wright State University’s biochemistry and molecular biology lab for two separate two-week sessions. The first session took place from June 3 to June 14 and the second from July 8 to July 19.

“The camps are aimed at serving students that may not have had previous experience in STEM or STEM outreach in the area,” Michael Schmidt, Ph.D., an assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at Wright State, who served as an instructor at the DaytonMADE camp.

Twenty-two Dayton-area high school students learned about various biotechnology techniques, met with scientists in the biotechnology field, toured a biomanufacturing facility and received a glimpse of what it’s like to be a Wright State student.

“The students learned a lot about laboratory techniques, biomanufacturing jobs and also college life,” said Schmidt.

Registration and transportation to and from the camp were free. Students who completed the camp also received a $250 stipend.

The camp was sponsored by BioMADE and organized by UES in partnership with the BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute.