论文信息 - Allegheny Women's Biotechnology Workforce Collaborative: Investing in Disadvantaged Populations with Technology

Allegheny Women's Biotechnology Workforce Collaborative: Investing in Disadvantaged Populations with Technology

The Allegheny Women’s Biotechnology Workforce Collaborative (AWBWC) is a research based educational intervention designed to support participants with “lifelines” using blended learning as they further their education and enter the biotechnology workforce. This holistic educational approach provides didactic instruction with a focus on individualized learning using technology to foster personal skill development and mentoring from industry professionals. The AWBWC participants live at 60% below the poverty level DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-852-9.ch011

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