Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024: Breakthroughs in Protein Science

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to David Baker for computational protein design and Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for protein structure prediction. These researchers utilized computational biochemistry to further our understanding of proteins, the essential molecules…

Understanding The Experiment: The Power of Story Tiles

Learning and teaching biotechnology is not for the faint of heart! Students must simultaneously grasp complex biology concepts, master advanced technical skills, and execute challenging experiments. However, the impact of biotechnology in the classroom can be profound. Classroom experiments transform…

Hands-On Forensics: Engaging Students with a Biotech Escape Room

Looking for an exciting way to teach forensic science? Our new kit, Forensic Escape Room: Design Your Own Biotech Adventure, offers a unique, hands-on approach to learning about blood typing and agarose gel electrophoresis while performing crime-solving techniques. This kit…

EDVOTEK 2024 Professional Development Conferences

We are committed to developing new and exciting resources for the biotechnology classroom. That's why we have developed an exciting series of professional development workshops for many of the conferences we attend. Check out our upcoming schedule and we hope to see you soon at a conference…