MassBioEd
About
MassBioEd, the Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation, is a Cambridge nonprofit that builds the region’s life sciences workforce through education. Its programs support teachers, inspire students and open pathways from the classroom into careers, with a focus on new and historically underrepresented talent. The foundation reaches learners from middle school through adulthood and acts as a connector among industry, education and government so training lines up with real-world workforce needs.
MassBio, the state’s biotech industry association, founded MassBioEd in 2001 after identifying a separate need for educational programming. Its flagship BioTeach program helps middle and high school teachers deliver lab-centered, inquiry-based instruction, while BioTalent supports college students, adult learners and the incumbent workforce. Professional training courses cover topics such as leadership transitions, presentations and biotech commercialization. The foundation also provides job trends analysis, including a 2026 Life Sciences Employment Outlook, and runs a Life Sciences Career Hub.
What to Know
- MassBioEd is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
- Its Life Sciences Apprenticeship Program was named Workforce Innovation of the Year by NIIMBL.
- Volunteers can speak to students, host students, hire an apprentice or provide funding.
- About 400 people attended its Life Sciences Workforce Conference, and it is marking its 25th anniversary with a gala.
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