AC2 Bio-Link | Promoting Biotech Education in Texas and Kentucky

Welcome to the Austin Bio-Link Regional Center

Creating pathways to biotech careers
Helping students

Catalyzing lab skills for the bioeconomy
Mentoring Colleagues

Integrating pathways for biotech education
Forming New Partnerships

AC2 Bio-Link and VESTA are creating new opportunities for students

Current and Upcoming Events

ABRF Annual Meeting: San Antonio TX, Sun, Mar 24 2019 to Wed, Mar 27 2019
Biosciences Industry Fellowship Program 2019: Winston-Salem NC, Mon, Jun 3 2019 to Fri, Jun 21 2019
Missouri Biotech Day at HI TEC: St. Louis MO, Mon, Jul 22 2019
Teacher Workshop: Georgetown TX, Mon, Jul 22 2019 to Fri, Jul 26 2019

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Tweets from AC2_Bio_Link

AC2 Core Activities

Contract Services (CSOs)

College-run incubators and CSOs help prepare students for industry jobs.

Emerging Technologies

We are developing strategies to help faculty teach new methods in biotechnology.

Entry Level Certificates

Industry-validated credentials help demonstrate students are work-force ready.

High School Mentoring

Mentoring networks help high schools establish biotechnology programs and connect with colleges.

Statewide Articulation

Articulation partnerships help students transfer between institutions and complete degrees.

Undergraduate Research

Will undergraduate research experiences interest students in biotech careers?

What's New?

Blog entry | In the news - Austin Bioscience Incubator and community college biotech program
Blog entry | THBI Summit: The Best Meeting to Learn about TX Biotech Industry
Blog entry | An ASCB Regional Meeting
Blog entry | The Importance of Credentialing in Biotechnology
Blog entry | Algae - from pond scum to bioproducts
Blog entry | The Del Mar phage gang strikes again - students win big at the 2018 Texas ASM conference
AC2 Presentation | The Evolution of the Florida College System 4 year Degree
AC2 Presentation | CSO's and Incubators: Providing Educational Opportunities Contributing to Local Economic Development
AC2 Presentation | Educational Opportunities Catalyze Economic Development
AC2 Presentation | California Bachelor's Degrees in Biomanufacturing
AC2 Presentation | Mira Costa College 4 year Biomanufacturing Degree
AC2 Presentation | Palm Beach State College Biotechnology Program

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