*THIS COURSE IS BEING HELD AT THE SHADY GROVE CAMPUS (ROCKVILLE, MD)*
BIOTECH LEADER SIMULATION PROGRAM: This hands-on summer course gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how life-saving medicines are developed, from the research lab to patients who need them. Over 5 days (3 hours per day), you will step into the role of a biotech company leader using an engaging strategy game created by PhD scientists. Working in teams, you will make real decisions about drug discovery, running clinical trials, scaling up manufacturing, and launching products to fight diseases. Through interactive workshops and daily gaming challenges based on actual industry scenarios, you will explore exciting STEM careers while building valuable skills like strategic thinking, project management, teamwork, and innovation. Expert mentors guide you through the world of immunology, drug development, AI in healthcare, and public health, all while having fun competing and collaborating with fellow students.
Students Will:
- Explore STEM Careers: Introduce students to diverse career paths in pharmaceutical science and biotechnology through immersive gameplay.
- Build Scientific Literacy: Develop understanding of drug development, immunology, clinical research, and modern biotechnology concepts.
- Practice Real-World Skills: Strengthen strategic thinking, project management, teamwork, and problem-solving through hands-on decision-making in a risk-free gaming environment.
- Connect Learning to Industry: Experience authentic pharmaceutical industry challenges and scenarios guided by expert mentors with scientific backgrounds.
LUNCH: Students staying for full day or for both morning and afternoon sessions can bring or buy their lunch. All students will eat lunch on campus in The Commons, a small food court.
Digital Credentials are linked directly to a students emails and cannot be assigned to a parents email. For your student to receive their digital credential please add your student’s email at registration.
