07/01/2026
Almost four years ago, the Niswonger Foundation partnered with several local school systems to establish a BioSTEM CTE pathway. The Foundation supported teachers as they adapted and redesigned curriculum, participated in training intensives, and piloted and implemented new ways of teaching science into their classrooms.
An initiative that began with fifty students in one high school has now reached countless school systems and students across the state of Tennessee.
Last week, our work in the biomanufacturing education field focused on supporting students. Through a partnership with ETSU Research Corporation, we were able to extend student learning outside of the BioSTEM classroom.
Students from Greeneville High School and Cherokee High School participated in a 2-day hands-on biomanufacturing camp where they were able to apply the skills they have been honing in the classroom to a real-world lab environment. ETSU Research Corporation's Vice President of Biomanufacturing Eric Jorgenson led students through several learning experiences culminating in the extraction of an actual bioproduct.
We appreciate the students, teachers, and partners who took time out of their summers to continue learning in an emerging field!
