Building a Robust Bioeconomy Workforce: A Policy Approach to Bridging the Gap in Undergraduate Experiential Learning-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Building a Robust Bioeconomy Workforce: A Policy Approach to Bridging the Gap in Undergraduate Experiential Learning

Published:2023-10-23 Issue:1 Volume:23 Page:
ISSN:2372-2193
Container-title:Journal of Science Policy & Governance
language:en
Short-container-title:JSPG

Author:

Liang Julie Ming¹^ORCID,Davis Leah N.²^ORCID,Brink Kathryn R.³^ORCID,Aurand Emily R.⁴^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Northwestern University

2. Rowan University

3. BioMADE

4. Engineering Biology Research Consortium

Abstract

The U.S. bioeconomy is rapidly expanding and is expected to open the door to over a million jobs by 2030. Experiential learning, also known as “learning by doing”, is a critical component of education and training for workers entering the bioeconomy. To prepare students with the skills they need to succeed in the bioeconomy workforce, we recommend that the NSF create a center to develop experiential learning opportunities in biotechnology and biomanufacturing in four-year undergraduate degree programs. These recommendations include prioritizing project-based learning labs and providing coordination and financial support for industry internships that enable students to tackle industry-relevant problems with hands-on projects.

Publisher

Journal of Science Policy and Governance, Inc.

Subject

Environmental Engineering

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