In order to advance the sciences associated with biotechnology and molecular biology, the Biotechnology Learning Center has committed itself to introducing cutting edge technologies to the students and professionals of Long Island.

The Biotechnology Learning Center is the home of many programs designed to introduce the concepts of Biotechnology in a many different mediums.

LIGASE

The Long Island Group About Science and Education is a consortial partnership using innovative academic year biology curricula, summer programs for teachers and students, and input from the biotechnology industry to educate students in current techniques in the growing field of biotechnology.

 

BioPREP

A six week residential summer program for underrepresented minority students at two-year institutions who want to transfer to four-year schools and prepare for careers in the biological sciences.

 

Biotech Explorer

This is a one day activity designed for 4 different Saturdays during the academic year, inviting 4 different high schools, one per weekend, to the BLC where High School students will become exposed to a real laboratory and learn the basic techniques used at the BLC.

Summer Program

This four week summer laboratory experience is designed for high school students interested in learning the techniques for manipulating and analyzing DNA.

BIOS Club

One of the many clubs in SCCC, BIOS actively participates in many events around campus.