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Description
The ORB program is an educational outreach education program to promote public understanding of biotechnology in agriculture and natural resources. The program aims to explain the science behind genetic engineering and examines some of the science-based concerns pertaining to the use of this technology in agricultural production systems. The website contains numerous educational resources including downloadable PowerPoint presentations, regulatory information, news and current issues, as well as a variety of useful web links for further information. The program also provides a summer biotechnology workshop for high school teachers.
Web Address
Level(s)(grade levels, not elem-middle-high)
9
10
11
12
Subject Area
Science
Season/term
Fall
Spring
Winter
Summer
Is this program TAG specific?
No
Residential (overnight) program?
No
Parent/Family participation options?
No
Does the program qualify for Provost-sponsored staff background checks?
Yes
Does this program offer K-12 teacher professional development?
Yes
Grant broader impact program?
Yes
Contact Name
Steve Strauss
Contact Phone
541-737-6578
Contact Email
Cost of program
Free
Scholarships available
No
College credit possible
No
On OSU Corvallis campus?
Off