What is stemworks?:
The Leonardo's STEMworks: Biotechnology program is a collection of interactive, job-related biotech exhibits that travel the greater Salt Lake City metropolitan area. The program draws its name from Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics — disciplines critical to Utah's economic growth.
STEMworks
Engaging young people and adults in biotechnology and energy
The Leonardo's STEMworks: Biotechnology program is a collection of interactive, job-related biotech exhibits that travel the greater Salt Lake City metropolitan area. The program draws its name from Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics — disciplines critical to Utah's economic growth.
STEMworks: Energy is the newest STEMworks program, using a set of highly interactive exhibits and activities to provide awareness and of and interest in energy principles relevant to jobs in the renewable and alternative energy industries.
STEMworks features mini-lab experiences based on biological principles used every day in real, local jobs. The program also connects visitors to job training programs at area high schools, colleges and the Utah Department of Workforce Services.
Biotechnology is the use of biological processes, organisms, or systems to improve quality of life and the planet. Some examples of biotechnology include getting organisms to produce new medicines or using stem cells to regenerate damaged body tissues.
WIRED Partnership
The Leonardo's STEMworks: Biotechnology program is part of the Workforce Innovations in Regional Economic Development (WIRED), an exciting state-level Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program that provides workforce development support to the life science industry.
Other WIRED partners include: FreshBrain, Salt Lake City School District, Salt Lake Community College, Utah State University and Westminster College.
For more information, visit the Governor's Office of Economic Development.
Book a Visit
The portable STEMworks exhibits are available through November 30, 2010 at no cost for events in high schools, libraries, museums, and career centers. The Leonardo can facilitate events ranging from two hours to several days.
To preview our exhibits, please download our tri-fold brochure (PDF). If you would like to schedule a visit from STEM Works, please contact Mary Anter at (801) 531-9800.
Check our calendar for a public event near you.
Resources
Department of Workforce Services
Governor's Office of Economic Development
To read about individuals in Utah who are a part of this exciting field, you can read our Faces of Biotechnology profiles on The Leo Blog.
