Biotechnology Certification Program Applications Due September 23

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Please note the announcement regarding the fall Biotechnology Certification Program.  Completing this program is a great pathway to make yourself competitive for hard-to-get research spots in Biotechnology laboratories on campus.  This experience is recommended to any student interested in doing Biotech Research  (however, if you are participating (or did last year) in the Genome Discovery and Exploration Program, you should not apply.  Your research experience includes the same skills taught through the Biotechnology Certification Program).

Please note the application deadline is September 23.  Applications are available at http://www.wku.edu/biotechnology/certification_program.php.

FALL SEMESTER 2011

Biotechnology Certification Program

• Learn more about Biotechnology
• Develop hands-on molecular biology laboratory skills
• Become engaged in research with a Biotech Center Faculty
• Earn Biotech Certification

The WKU Department of Biology Biotechnology Center is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for our Biotech Certification Program. This program will provide practical training to students who wish to enter a research lab of a Biotech Center Faculty member.  The training will enhance your career preparation in the life sciences and make you more competitive for jobs and graduate assistantships upon graduation.  If this program appeals to you, please email your completed application to Naomi Rowland.  You will be asked to indicate your availability on MTWHF afternoons (1:00-5:00 pm).  The training requires a commitment of 2 days each week for approximately 2 hours each day.  Contact Naomi Rowland or Dr. Rodney King for more information. Training sessions will start the 5th week of classes.