Since its inception, 黑料吃瓜资源鈥檚 (DNALC) has become a world leader in biology education.
Now, the DNALC brings its innovative hands-on science curriculum to Passaic County, NJ. The new branch is part of the Passaic County Technical Institute鈥檚 (PCTI鈥檚) John Currie Biotechnology Innovation Center. This is the Garden State鈥檚 first DNALC. It includes state-of-the-art research and teaching laboratories for students in grades 5-12.
鈥淲e鈥檙e able to offer the same hands-on programming the DNALC has become known for鈥攆ield trips, summer camps, Saturday DNA! programs, and more,鈥� says Arie Kaz, educator and manager at the New Jersey DNALC. 鈥淥ur new location increases accessibility not only for Passaic County, but also for surrounding Sussex, Morris, Essex, and Bergen counties.鈥� That means new career-training opportunities.
PCTI is a public vocational school in Wayne, NJ, serving more than 5,000 students. The Passaic DNALC will also support program. In partnership with nearby Passaic County Community College, the program offers up to 60 course credits and an Associate鈥檚 Degree in Biotechnology upon completion.
鈥淥ur partnership with PCTI will help students gain invaluable hands-on laboratory experience and prepare them for future careers in science and the biotech industry,鈥� Kaz says.
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