As a department with a significant focus on science education, our faculty and students take an active interest in engaging with the Arizona public.
For high-school students
BIOTECH project
bringing molecular biology and biotechnology into middle schools and high schools throughout the state
Courses for college credit
designed to introduce high school students to biotechnology
The department sponsors an annual "Meet MCB!" event bringing high school students into active MCB research laboratories, as well as participating in several community outreach events throughout the year, including Tucson Festival of Books Science City and UA College of Medicine Phoenix's Connect2STEM.
We also provide continuing education opportunities to science teachers.
We also provide science fair judges and engaging activities for science-related events throughout Arizona on request. If you are interested in a lab tour or partnering with our faculty or staff on an outreach effort, please contact MCB's Director of Engagement and Outreach, Ingmar Riedel-Kruse.