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Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center

Pre-College Programs

K-12 STEM Partnerships

BTEC partners with various STEM organizations that focus on students and educators in kindergarten through high school to incorporate biomanufacturing topics and activities into existing programs. We offer insight to educational pathways and career opportunities in biomanufacturing and provide training for industry-related labs and activities. The following are programs BTEC supports or has supported in the past:

  • For students
    • The Science House
    • The Engineering Place
    • Juntos Program
    • NC-MSEN Pre-College Program
    • NC State College of Engineering Open House
    • Summer Exploration Experience (SEE) & Chemical Engineering Summer Camps
  • For educators
    • NCABR STaRs Experience
    • NIIMBL bioLOGIC & Experience for Educators
See all NC State Pre-College Programs

To start a discussion about partnering with BTEC, contact Leslie Lewis at leslie_lewis@ncsu.edu

Educator Workshop on Biomanufacturing

📅 Dates: Aug. 3-4, 2026
📍 Location: Golden LEAF BTEC, Raleigh, NC
🚀 Applications are open now

An immersive two-day workshop specifically designed for K-12 STEM teachers, counselors, academic or STEM coordinators, STEM or PBL coaches, or those in similar positions. Fifteen educators will be selected to receive training at BTEC’s state-of-the-art facility. Participants will also gain direct industry exposure through a tour of a local pharmaceutical manufacturing facility and attend a career panel. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and a stipend are provided.

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Industry Professionals Connections

We facilitate introductions between educators and industry professionals interested in supporting educational opportunities, such as career/day-in-the-life insights, mock interviews, resume review, and in-person or virtual guest speaker events. If you are an educator, email leslie_lewis@ncsu.edu for more information. If you are an industry professional, sign up below.

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Facility Tours

High schoolers and their parents are invited to sign up for one of the scheduled walk-through tours of BTEC’s simulated CGMP pilot plant facility, featuring more than 43,700 gross square feet of lab training space.

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Student Field Trips

BTEC hosts visits by groups of high school students enrolled in classes with a curriculum that includes biomanufacturing or advanced manufacturing principles. Visits typically last 1.5 hours and include a presentation that provides an overview of biomanufacturing and genetic engineering, a hands-on activity and a tour of the facility. Ideal group sizes are 10-40 students. For more information or questions, email Leslie Lewis at leslie_lewis@ncsu.edu.