bioMérieux Educates Future Microbiologists at the Triangle SciTech Expo

05 April, 2014

bioMérieux participated at the Triangle SciTech Expo by creating a fun and educational exhibit exposing youth to the microbiology field at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh, NC.

As most are aware, antibiotic resistant “superbugs” are a growing threat to public health. Clinical microbiologists are the front line for quickly identifying these potentially deadly organisms so thatpatients can be treated effectively. Yet, there is currently a shortage of qualified microbiologists coming into the industry.

Saturday, April 5, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh, NC

 

bioMérieux is working to draw new talent into the field by creating a fun and educational exhibit at the Triangle SciTech Expo. By fostering an interest in the life sciences, we can help protect the future by educating the microbiology experts of tomorrow. Features of the exhibit included:

  • Games, such as “So You Think You’re a Microbiologist?”
  • Guess the Microbe! – Examining streaked plates
  • Photobooth with lab props
  • Virtual Microscope

Thank you to all of our volunteers!

Alicia Tran
Brant Pruden
Ruth Lopez
Tasha Kastner
Greg Porter
Mac Gilbert D
avid Millard

Photos: Saturday, April 5, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh, NC

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