Summary: Integra Biosciences hosted a hands-on pipetting and robotics workshop at a rural Ohio elementary school to inspire future scientists and support STEM education.
Takeaways:
- Educational Engagement: Integra Biosciences conducted a practical workshop to educate young students about pipetting and robotics, demonstrating real-world applications of science.
- Community Support: The company supported the school’s robotics club with a $500 donation, aiming to encourage sustained interest and investment in STEM activities.
- Future Events: Inspired by the success of the workshop, Integra Biosciences expressed interest in organizing similar events to foster a passion for science among more young students.
Integra Biosciences recently hosted a hands-on pipetting and robotics workshop at an Ohio elementary school to inspire scientists of the future, the company announced.
The educational event was aimed to highlight the practical uses of science in daily life, and fuel the passions of the scientific and robotics pioneers of tomorrow.
About the Pipetting Workshop
Justin Rosenbloom, regional sales manager, Integra Biosciences, and his colleagues recently attended his niece’s small, independent elementary school in rural central Ohio to run a pipetting workshop for the students. Teachers at the school are continually searching for ways to increase student awareness of STEM careers as an essential component of career education. Rosenbloom was keen to help with this, so he reached out to the school to arrange a workshop that would foster a passion for science and technology.
The event, which was held in early May 2024, included a brief introduction to Integra Biosciences, an overview of good pipetting practices, and several real-life examples of local businesses using the company’s products, from the nearby Ohio State University to well-known ice cream manufacturers. There were also demonstrations of various INTEGRA liquid handling solutions – including the ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot – and students were given plenty of time to try out INTEGRA’s range of manual pipettes, electronic pipettes, and serological pipette controllers for themselves.
Integra says it is also supporting the school’s robotics club with a $500 donation, which the company hopes will encourage ongoing investment in the group and motivate students to keep pursuing STEM-based subjects.
“This packed workshop was the first of its kind for INTEGRA, and the whole day was highly rewarding for my colleagues and me,” says Rosenbloom. “I am very grateful for this opportunity to instill a passion for science in the younger generation, and I look forward to potentially running additional similar events to help support the growth and development of more budding scientists.”
In addition to inspiring young minds, Integra also offers educational presentations to help established scientists enhance their lab skills and knowledge. Sessions cover a range of topics, such as good pipetting practices, ergonomic pipetting, and handling tricky liquids. Reach out to schedule an INTEGRA School of Pipetting presentation.
Featured image: Student of an Ohio elementary school with an EVOLVE pipette from Integra Biosciences. Photo: Integra Biosciences
