Georgia Life Sciences Educator Connection November Newsletter
We hope that everyone is having a great fall semester. We are right there with you, counting the days until Thanksgiving break! Please see below for some giveaways, open houses, and other resources that we think you will find helpful.
We appreciate everything y'all are doing for your students. Please reach out if we can help with anything!
Here is an overview of what is included below:
Biotech Infusion: Details for In-person Workshop
Equipment Depot: Big Giveaway and Thanksgiving Open Houses
UGA Regenerative Bioscience Open House 12/7
Virtual Visit: Atricure on November 21st
Ongoing Support: Teacher Network
Teacher Grants and Free Resources
Resources from MassBioEd
GLS on the Road
Biotech Infusion: January In-person Workshop
We are looking forward to hosting this fall's Biotech Infusion cohort in January for part 2 of the workshop series. Below are some details for this year's participants
Location: Central Georgia Technical College Macon (3300 Macon Tech Dr, Macon, GA 31206)
Suggested hotels have been emailed, but you are welcome to stay at home if the drive isn't too long!
Skills/concepts that will be covered or used include pipetting, electrophoresis, Central Dogma, ELISA assays, and PCR.
We will announce upcoming workshops in this newsletter- please encourage colleagues to sign up here so that they will be among the first to know.
Equipment Depot Raffle
We have received several pieces of donated equipment that we are raffling in order to make them available to as many teachers as possible. Click here for a full list of available items with retail values.
The raffle is open to any Georgia K-12 teacher. The deadline to enter the raffle is November 30th, 2025 at midnight. Limit one entry per person (we will remove duplicate entries). The recipients will be notified on Tuesday, December 2nd. We prefer items be picked up from the Equipment Depot, but will arrange delivery if needed.
We have received several donations of healthcare supplies recently, as well as a large donation of 1000 microliter pipettes from miniPCR. Some of the pipettes in each case of 50 are defective. Our fall intern, Talia, has sorted through some of the cases, and these pipettes are on shelves in the Depot. Many cases have not been sorted, so Talia created an SOP to help schools with testing and reparing the pipettes when possible.
During the week of Thanksgiving, we will be hosting Open House events on Tuesday (11/25) and Wednesday (11/26). Click here to sign up for the Open House. You are also welcome to schedule a visit here.
Want to see what’s available before you visit? Email Megan to schedule a virtual walk-through.
We are constantly receiving donations so stay up-to-date on new items in the Equipment Depot by following us on Instagram and LinkedIn. For more information about the Equipment Depot and its impact on the community, visit our website here.
UGA Regenerative Bioscience Open House 12/7
UGA's Regenerative Bioscience program will be hosting an Open House on Sunday, December 7th. Bring your students with you, or attend by yourself! This is an amazing opportunity to learn about the program directly from students and faculty. This year's event will feature a breakout session for teachers to learn about incorporating regenerative bioscience into their curriculum.
MS/HS students explore STEM integration in biomedical engineering at AtriCure’s Ohio headquarters! Students discover how biology, physics, chemistry, and engineering design create medical devices that help patients with heart conditions.
Expert John Dreyer demonstrates how AtriCure engineers design, test, and assemble heart surgery devices, showcasing careers in medical device innovation.
Students submit questions for live Q&A with AtriCure’s biomedical engineering team.
Perfect for biology, AP biology, anatomy and physiology, physics, chemistry, STEM, and career tech classes studying engineering design and career exploration.
Register now for this virtual visit and receive a recording you can play on-demand for multiple classes.
Support: Georgia Life Sciences Teacher Network
We are here to support your efforts to bring life science career relevance and hands-on activities to your classroom, and there are many teachers across the state who are willing to offer their expertise to help enhance your classroom. Last year, we created a database of teachers willing to help as you implement new science activities and concepts with your students. Click here to view the database.
Chemistry Shorts brings high-impact, short films to the classroom that showcase how chemistry is solving real-world challenges—from better batteries and synthetic skins to microbes, water treatment, and the origins of life. Each film (7-12 minutes) is paired with downloadable teacher and student resources, offering ready-to-use lesson plans and answer keys for educators.
Resources from MassBioEd
Below are two resources from our sister organization, MassBioEd, that are free for any educator to access!
MassBioEd Career Hub
The life sciences industry is booming — and your students have a place in it! From lab research to data science, communications, and business roles, there are endless pathways to build meaningful careers that improve lives.
Explore education programs, workforce training, and upcoming events like “You Belong in Biotech” to help students discover exciting opportunities in this growing field. Start inspiring the next generation of innovators today!
Bring Real Science into Your Classroom with BioTeach!
Looking for hands-on, ready-to-use life sciences lessons that actually excite your students? BioTeach has you covered! Their free curriculum library was designed by scientists, higher-ed professionals, and fellow educators — giving you access to engaging, student-centered investigations that bring biotech to life.
From DNA fingerprinting and bacterial transformation to photosynthesis with algae balls and enzyme investigations, these lessons turn complex science into discovery-filled classroom experiences.
All resources are free with registration, and each topic includes student materials, teacher guides, and interactive lab activities to make implementation seamless.
Explore over 20 innovative lessons and lab-ready materials today!
