1. The Texas Bioscience Institute: STEM-focused Middle College Program Kristen Griffith, Coordinator Texas Bioscience Institute and Middle College www.texasbioscienceinstitute.com

2. Responding to the Need for a Trained Workforce in the Biosciences In 2001, identified need for expanded research workforce Support from healthcare community Department of Labor grant Temple College initiated Texas Bioscience Institute in 2006

3. A Foundation of Exceptional Partners Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Clinics Central Texas Veterans Health Care System Texas A&M University College of Medicine Temple Health and Bioscience District US Department of Labor University of Mary Hardin Baylor Blackland Research and Extension Center Central Texas College City of Temple Tarleton State University Texas A&M University- Central Texas Central Texas Workforce Solutions Board and Centers ISD Partners

4. Texas Bioscience Institute Mission To increase the number of learners graduating in the natural, biotechnology, medical, and computer sciences, engineering, or other mathematical related fields

5. Baylor Scott & White West Campus 200 acres + building: Baylor Scott & White West Campus  Cancer Research Institute (CRI)  Institute of Regenerative Medicine (IRM)

6. TBI Facilities Approximately 26,000 sq. ft. Seven “Smart” Classrooms Five science labs State-of-the-Art (125 seat) video conferencing capable auditorium Tegrity Software – podcasting or vodcasting Desire2Learn (D2L) Content Management System Smarthinking – 24/7 Online tutorial service

7. Areas of Focus for TBI Students Degrees A.A., General Studies with chosen STEM emphasis  Pre-Med & Allied Health  General Life Sciences  Engineering/Math Prep Sequence  Computer Technology A.A.S., Biotechnology Certificates Biotechnology, Advanced Technical Certificate Genomics/Proteomics, Enhanced Skills Certificate

8. Courses Offered for Dual Credit Not Comprehensive List Course Credits General Biology I & II4/4 Anatomy and Phys I & II 4/4 General Chemistry I& II4/4 Microbiology4 Genetics3 College Algebra I3 Pre-Calculus4 Calculus I4 Calculus II4 Elementary Statistics4 Composition I3 Composition II3 British Literature I3 British Literature II3 Intro. To Biotechnology4 History I & II3/3 Government I3 Economics3 Logic & Design C++ Programming

9. TBI Middle College/College Schedule (Sample)

10. Friday Lecture Series/Tutorials FRIDAY LECTURE SERIES: Researchers share information to students on their current research projects Researchers share information to students on their current research projects Scientists share current findings with students Scientists share current findings with students Lectures are given on Fridays each month Lectures are given on Fridays each month Students are required to attend Students are required to attend FRIDAY TUTORIALS: Faculty or Student tutors available in Chemistry and Math Students are required to attend if grades in these areas fall below 75 average TC offers on-line 24/7 tutoring service Instructors available for assistance

11. Experiential Learning SUMMER RESEARCH INSTITUTE: Researchers work with students on their current research projects – students may have the opportunity to create their own research project Researchers work with students on their current research projects – students may have the opportunity to create their own research project Full-time work experience Full-time work experience Students earn valuable experience for their resume Students earn valuable experience for their resume Research may be published or may create other opportunities for students, like job offers in college Research may be published or may create other opportunities for students, like job offers in college Voluntary participation Voluntary participation

12. Student Benefits Out-of-Class Learning Out-of-Class Learning –Job Shadowing –Community Service –College Applications TBI Silver Graduation Cord TBI Silver Graduation Cord Letter of Recommendation Letter of Recommendation Opportunity to earn an Associates Degree Opportunity to earn an Associates Degree Lower economical college cost to students/parents Lower economical college cost to students/parents

13. What are the qualifications for the TBI Program? Students must be in 11 th grade. Students must be in 11 th grade. Transcript denoting minimum high school average of 80 in each class: Alg. II, Chemistry I, Biology I Transcript denoting minimum high school average of 80 in each class: Alg. II, Chemistry I, Biology I Testing scores: On the new TSI Assessment, students must score: R-351+, M-350+, and W-5 or W-4 plus 363 MC. Other exemptions may apply. Testing scores: On the new TSI Assessment, students must score: R-351+, M-350+, and W-5 or W-4 plus 363 MC. Other exemptions may apply. Students should major in a (STEM) field-health care, biotechnology or scientific/engineering field in college. Students should major in a (STEM) field-health care, biotechnology or scientific/engineering field in college. Students must be willing to recognize and make the time commitment needed for college courses. Students must be willing to recognize and make the time commitment needed for college courses.

14. How do I apply for the TBI Program? Complete and turn in application with required information to the high school counselor. Complete and turn in application with required information to the high school counselor. –Temple College Application –TBI Application –Qualified test scores (TSIA, SAT, ACT, PSAT) –Official transcript –Three teacher recommendations (math, science, general) –Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination record –Paragraph – why do you want to come to TBI? Applications must pass a district application committee. Applications must pass a district application committee. District application committee reviews and submits selected application(s) to TBI District application committee reviews and submits selected application(s) to TBI

15. Admissions Calendar January January –Applications available from area HS counselors Jan./Feb. Jan./Feb. –Recruiters visit high schools/parent meetings –Open House – February 16 @ 6 pm Early March Early March –Deadline for submission of applications to District Application Committees Late March Late March –District Application Committee meets to assess candidates and submits list of selected candidates to TBI April April –Notification of admissions sent to students –Orientation for parents and students –Orientation for parents and students May May –Texas Bioscience Institute Cording Ceremony and Temple College Graduation * Summer (June) * Summer (June) –Summer Instructor Workshops –College Math Preparatory Institute *(not offered every summer) August August –Texas Bioscience Institute White Coat Ceremony Late August Late August –Texas Bioscience Institute Semester Begins (see TC Class Schedule) Note: Dates and times subject to change

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