Engaging K-12 students

BIO5 develops and supports life science outreach programs that provide K-12 students with exciting, hands-on experiences. Each year, these programs reach tens of thousands of students across Arizona.

BioME (Biodiversity from Molecules to Ecosystems) creates and supports year-long partnerships between UA life sciences graduate students and K-12 educators.

BioLink provides female scientist mentors for elementary and middle school students.

The BIOTECH Project provides teacher training, classroom visits and resource and equipment support to high school teachers (statewide) who are integrating biotechnology into their curricula.

Jr. BIOTECH is now available for middle school classrooms.

BIO5 Field Trips and Laboratory Tours are available for middle and high school classes and science clubs.

KEYS High School Internship Program offers talented students (ages 16-18) paid summer opportunities to conduct research in life sciences laboratories at The University of Arizona.

For more information please contact Director of Education Outreach, Stacey Forsyth, PhD