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The BioGENEius Challenge is a prestigious science competition for high school students, showcasing exceptional biotechnology research at local, national, and international levels. Organized by The Biotechnology Institute in Washington, D.C., the Delaware BioGENEius Challenge, managed by the Delaware Biotechnology Institute, invites local students in grades 9-12 to participate.
Aligned with the New Castle County Science Expo, Kent County Science Fair, and Sussex County Science Fair, the Delaware Challenge winners earn a travel award for the U.S. National BioGENEius Challenge. Successful participants at the national level proceed to the International BioGENEius Challenge, competing for cash prizes. To enter the Delaware BioGENEius Challenge, students must conduct biotechnology research, register for one of the three county fairs, and sign up with The Biotechnology Institute here.
Winners advance to the U.S. National BioGENEius Challenge at the BIO Annual International Convention in 2024, with event details to be announced later. Stay tuned for updates here.
Projects for consideration for the Global Healthcare Challenge focus on the intended or anticipated outcomes of novel work in healthcare-related sciences, not the process or processes used to achieve them. Example projects could include but are not limited to: Basic and translational systems knowledge (mapping genome elements, new molecular pathways, cell-cell interactions, etc.), Druggable targets, Novel proteins or small molecule therapeutics, vaccines: drug delivery, Bioproduction of therapeutics/vaccines, Nanobiotechnologies, Medical devices, Diagnostics, Data analytics (AI/computational bioinformatics modeling/convoluted neural networks/health data IT application) all must be related to human health.
Projects for consideration for the Global Sustainability Challenge focus on the intended or anticipated outcomes of agricultural applications’ work, not the process or processes used to achieve them. Example projects could include but are not limited to: Genetic or other manipulations to crop plants to allow for optimal growth under adverse conditions (temperature, soil depletion, drought, insects, etc.), Beneficial symbiotic relationships to enhance yield, Soil improvements, Disease control, Value-added foods for human and animal benefit, Improvements in animal health and reproduction, Food security, Data analytics (AI/computational bioinformatics modeling/convoluted neural networks) all related to agricultural biotechnology.
Projects for consideration for the Global Environment Challenge focus on the intended or anticipated outcomes of the work impacting industrial and environmental issues, not the process or processes used to achieve them. Example projects could include (but are not limited to): Bio-based degradable materials, Bioremediation and other waste reduction/conversion efficiencies, Marine-based products (not human health-related), New or improved biofuels production, Biological processes for materials production (resource or waste conservation), Reducing toxic emissions and greenhouse gases, Data analytics (AI/computational bioinformatics modeling/convoluted neural networks) all related to industrial and environmental biotechnology.
For further instruction or questions, contact us at dbioutreach@udel.edu.
The Delaware Tech New Castle County Science Fair
Judging Date: Wednesday, March 6th, 2024
Delaware Technical Community College – Stanton Campus
Science Fair Staff
Tracy McMillan
tracy.mcmillan@dtcc.edu
302-453-3721
Website
Sussex County Science Fair
Judging Date: Monday, March 4th, 2024
Delaware Technical Community College – Owens Campus – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Robert Schroeder
email: rdschroe711@gmail.com
Helen Gieske
email: hgieske@verizon.net
Website
Kent County Science Fair
Judging Dates: NO FAIR THIS YEAR
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