June marked 25 years since the Human Genome Project and Celera dueled each other in a landmark race to decode human DNA—an achievement that ignited a $1.5 trillion biotech revolution. Today, genomics drives advances in medicine, agriculture, and sustainability, with growing education and career opportunities fueled by public and private investment across the U.S. and beyond. Keep reading to learn more about biotechnology innovations and how students can help shape the future by making a career for themselves in the field.
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"When am I ever going to use this?" is a question that students have been asking forever about what they're learning in school. One way to answer this question is through career-connected learning, or CCL. A way to bring practical learning and real-world work experience into K-12 education, CCL is taking root in communities across the country.
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