Study the chemical composition and physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.

Investigative - Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

1. Prepare reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.

2. Develop new methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes.

3. Manage laboratory teams, and monitor the quality of a team's work.

4. Share research findings by writing scientific articles and by making presentations at scientific conferences.

5. Develop and execute tests to detect diseases, genetic disorders, or other abnormalities.

6. Develop and test new drugs and medications intended for commercial distribution.

7. Study the mutations in organisms that lead to cancer and other diseases.

8. Study spatial configurations of submicroscopic molecules such as proteins, using x-rays and electron microscopes.

9. Study the chemistry of living processes, such as cell development, breathing and digestion, and living energy changes such as growth, aging, and death.

10. Determine the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules.

11. Prepare pharmaceutical compounds for commercial distribution.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Education: A bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education required for these occupations. However, many also require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Training: Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Biochemists and Biophysicists. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Biochemists and Biophysicists, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$51,850 for entry level workers, and $104,640 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as Favorable.

During 2006, there were approximately 1,290 Biochemists and Biophysicists employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2016 there will be 1,420  employed in NY. This represents an increase of 10 job(s) each year, and a total of 30 job openings each year.

Genetic Horizons - Genetic Horizons (Green Genes alumni) investigates how genetic research is changing our lives. Students use DNA fingerprinting to identify suspects at a mock crime scene, use PCR to detect genetically modified foods, and use bioinformatics to analyze and compare DNA sequences

Plant Genomics - Plant Genomics (DNA Science alumni in grades 10-12) integrates biochemical and computer methods for analyzing plant genes. Participants examine food products for signs of genetic modification, detect ?jumping genes? discovered by CSHL Nobelist Barbara McClintock, and have the unique opportunity to assist scientists with the analysis of newly discovered genes in rice.

NY Hall of Science - The Science Hall features more than 400 interactive exhibits to explore the wonder and excitement of biology,chemistry and physics through engaging permanent and traveling exhibitions.

ScienceEduNet - SciEduNet is the website of the Education Department of the New York Academy of Sciences. The goal is to provide a link between the K-12 educational community and myriad science enrichment programs and resources throughout the tri-state area(NY,NJ,CT).

NASA Quest - NASA Quest connects K-12 classrooms with people,research and science through mission-based interactions and activities. The interactive explorations are designed to engage students in authentic scientific and engineering processes. A link to Women of NASA encourages young women to pursue careers in math and science.

Inside Cancer: Multimedia Education Resources For Cancer - Inside Cancer is a multimedia guide to cancer biology. Cancer causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and more.

Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science and Technology - The Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology recognizes remarkable talent early on, fostering individual growth for high school students who are willing to challenge themselves through science research. Through regional competition, students have an opportunity to achieve national recognition for science research projects that they complete in high school.

National Science Bowl Regional Facility, Brookhaven National Laboratory Long Island, NYC area Site - The National Science Bowl is a highly visible educational event and academic competition among teams of high school students who attend science seminars and compete in a verbal forum to solve technical problems and answer questions in all branches of science and math.

National Middle School Science Bowl, GE / KAPL Upstate New York Regional Site - There are two competitions at the National Middle School Science Bowl - an academic math and science competition and a model fuel cell car competition. The academic competition is a fast paced question and answer contest where students answer questions about earth science, physical science, life science, math, and general science. The model fuel cell car competition challenges students to design, build, and race model cars.

National Middle School Science Bowl, Buffalo Museum of Science, Western New York Regional Site - There are two competitions at the National Middle School Science Bowl, an academic math and science competition and a model fuel cell car competition. The academic competition is a fast paced question and answer contest where students answer questions about earth science, physical science, life science, math, and general science. The model fuel cell car competition challenges students to design, build, and race model cars.

Green Genes - Green Genes is a challenging summer camp designed to apply the knowledge gained in Fun with DNA and World of Enzymes. In this biotechnology camp, students learn more about the practical applications of recombinant DNA technology.

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) - The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers is an educational and scientific organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems.

Biology Lesson Plans - Are you looking for complete, well written K12 lesson plans to add to your biology lessons? The topics at this site include: Neuroscience, General Anatomy and Physiology and Environmental Sciences and Animal Biology Activities.

Mars Millennium Project - The countdown to a new century provides a unique opportunity to engage America's youth in charting a course for the future. The Mars Millennium Project, an official White House Millennium Council Youth Initiative, challenges students across the nation to design a community yet to be imagined - for the planet Mars. This interdisciplinary learning project will engage kindergarten through high-school students in classrooms and youth groups throughout the United States.

University of Wisconsin Internships in Public Science Education: Educator Resources - The University of Wisconsin Internships in Public Science Education program has developed a variety of lesson plans and activities that include Nanoscale activities that are good introductions to nanotechnology. They focus on helping students understand just how small the nanoscale is and introduce students to related topics like atoms and scientific notation. The Applications activities provide students a hands-on introduction to how nanotechnology might be used in their daily lives.

PestWorld for Teachers - PestWorld for Teachers provide a fascinating entry point into many curricular subjects, including biology, ecology, environment, and health using pests as the theme. The K-2 and 3-5 grade lesson plans teach insect anatomy, the social life of termites, the scientific inquiry process, and much more. The lessons emphasize both content and process skills and support the National Science Standards.

Human Genomics - Human Genomics (DNA Science alumni in grades 10-12) integrates biochemical and computer methods used to analyze the genetic complement (genome) of humans. Participants identify several types of DNA variations in their own DNA and use these as starting points to explore theories of human origins and applications in personalized medicine.

2006 Summer Opportunities For Educators - From two-day workshops, to two-week fellowships, to a three-week stay at Cold Spring Harbor, training programs change from year to year, depending on availability of federal and private funds.DNA Bootcamp,Frontiers in Genomics,Plant Molecular Genetics, and Plant Molecular Genetics are a few of the topics offered.

Biological and medical scientists - Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.

World of Enzymes - Developed as a sequel to the popular Fun with DNA camp, World of Enzymes builds on basic concepts of biochemistry and molecular biology and enables students to utilize advanced techniques to manipulate DNA.

DNA Science - DNA Science provides extensive lab experience with the basic techniques of recombinant DNA, including DNA restriction and ligation, bacterial transformation, and plasmid isolation. Participants perform the entire lab sequence from the popular DNA Science text.

Thinking of a Career in Applied Mathematics? - A career in applied mathematics isn't just about crunching numbers. It's a career that uses mathematics to solve problems in the environment of your choice. Use mathematics to solve problems in physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, engineering, and technology.

Skidmore Summer Science Institute for Girls - The Science Institute for Girls aims to clear the way for young girls to immerse themselves in the study of the sciences. A dynamic, hands-on encounter with a wide range of scientific disciplines, the students will explore exciting concepts within the fields of biology, geology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and computer science and environmental science, both in the lab and in the field.

GLOBE Program (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) - The GLOBE Program (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) is a worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary school-based education and science program. Around the world, K12 students are making scientific observations and reporting their data to GLOBE for use in research.There are over 13,000 schools involved in the U.S.

Hands-on Activities for Teaching Biology to High School or Middle School Students - These hands-on activities cover a broad range of biological topics, including genetics, natural selection, microorganisms, and human physiology. These activities are designed to:help students understand important biological principles and concepts, develop student understanding of the scientific process, and improve students' writing and math skills.

Tech Valley Summer Camp - Tech Valley Summer Camp is an exciting opportunity in which girls and boys from local schools spend five days engaged in FUN, and exciting activities alongside professionals in the fields of Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Advanced Materials, Alternative Energies, Information Technologies, and Multidisciplinary Engineering. Each day of the camp is hosted by a different Tech Valley business, organization, or university.

ScienceEduNet - SciEduNet is the website of the Education Department of the New York Academy of Sciences. The goal is to provide a link between the K12 educational community and myriad science enrichment programs and resources throughout the NYC area.

National Science Bowl, GE / KAPL Upstate New York Regional Site - The National Science Bowl is a highly visible educational event and academic competition among teams of high school students who attend science seminars and compete in a verbal forum to solve technical problems and answer questions in all branches of science and math.

Columbia University Science Honors Program - The Columbia University Science Honors Program (SHP) is a highly selective program for high school students who have exceptional talent in mathematics and the sciences.SHP has offered the following courses:Organic Chemistry,Environmental Chemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Computer Programming,Neuroscience,Introduction to Astrophysics and more.

DNA Science - DNA Science provides extensive lab experience with the basic techniques of recombinant DNA, including DNA restriction and ligation, bacterial transformation, and plasmid isolation. Participants perform the entire lab sequence from the popular DNA Science text.

Science Research Training Program: Exploring Science as a Career - Students are placed at 30 academic, medical, and governmental research sites designed to reinforce students interest in science, to introduce participants to real world scientific inquiry, and to raise awareness in careers in science. The application process starts in December 2006 for the summer 2007 session.

RPI National Chemistry Week: Your Home-Its All Built on Chemistry - An annual event, Chemistry Week featured, Your Home-Its All Built on Chemistry. Over 500 parents and students attended interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities, a chemistry magic show, and a student poster competition to excite children and their families about science and technology, and encourage them to consider pursuing careers in science, engineering, and technology.

Rader's Chem4Kids - Chem4Kids.com is a website that teaches the basics of chemistry to all ages. It has sections on atoms, matter, elements, the periodic table, biochemistry, and reactions.If you are looking for basic chemistry information, stay on this site.

University of Rochester: Summer Research Program for High School Teachers - The primary focus of this program is full-time, hands-on research. Each teacher will be a working member of a specific research team in the Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering Departments. A stipend and housing are provided for teachers.

Center for Nanoscale Systems Institute for Physics Teachers: Summer Program in Contemporary Physics - The Institute is designed specifically for high school physics teachers and was created as an educational outreach program of the Cornell Center for Nanoscale Systems. The Institute's goals are: to update high school teachers on recent advances in physics and related applications and provide participants with take-home laboratory exercises designed to meet the time and budgetary constraints of a typical high school. These exercises are relevant to many aspects of the NYS Physics Core Curriculum.

Rader's Physics4Kids - Physics4Kids.com is a website that teaches the basics of physics to all ages. It has sections on motion, light, thermodynamics, sound, waves, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics.

EurekAlert! Science for Kids Portal - The EurekAlert! Science for Kids Portal is a central, online source for kid-friendly news and resources. The Portal is housed within EurekAlert!, the editorially independent, online news service operated by AAAS, the science society. Content for the Portal is provided by hundreds of universities, associations, medical centers and other research organizations worldwide.

National Science Bowl Regional Facility: New York -Upstate New York, Albany, Schenectady Area - Knolls Atomic & General Electric Center,Clifton Park,NY - The National Science Bowl is a highly visible educational event and academic competition among teams of high school students who attend science seminars and compete in a verbal forum to solve technical problems and answer questions in all branches of science and math.

National Middle School Science Bowl:Western New York -Buffalo Museum of Science,Buffalo,NY - There are two competitions at the National Middle School Science Bowl - an academic math and science competition and a model fuel cell car competition. The academic competition is a fast-paced question-and-answer contest where students answer questions about earth science, physical science, life science, math, and general science. The model fuel cell car competition challenges students to design, build, and race model cars.

Jr. Cafe Scientifique Syracuse - Jr. Cafe Scientifique is a place where scientists and Middle and High Students can come together informally to hear about interesting science, old and new, and discuss its implications in a friendly, cordial way, over drinks and snacks. Some topics discussed include:Robotics, CSI Science, Fuel Cell, What's in water and Environmental Issues.

SummerITeens: Academic Camp - SummerITeens is a series of academic summer day camps held on the SUNYIT campus, with the goal of introducing area teens to topics not usually covered in their regular school subjects. These camps incorporate a variety of activities to ensure diverse learning opportunities and fun outcomes. The Camps include Energy, Robotics, Nanotechnology and a Girls' Applied Math/Science Camp.

Cornell University Summer College Program: Research Apprenticeship in Biological Sciences (RABS) - If you're a serious, research-oriented student with a passion for science, this innovative, highly selective program will give you the rare opportunity to join a top-notch laboratory at one of the world's leading research institutions. Placements are available in molecular biology, cancer research, animal physiology, epidemiology, and other research areas tailored to your interests and experience.

PreCollege Research Abroad Program at the Puschino Science Center Russia - KEI's PreCollege Research Abroad Program at the Puschino Science Center (PSC) is a joint effort between the Knowledge Exchange Institute and the Russian Academy of Science, to provide research and educational opportunities to motivated high school students at one of the largest research centers in Russia. The curriculum consists of laboratory research, seminars, preparation for the Intel Science Talent Search (as well as other science contests) and preparation for journal publication.

St. Joseph's College High School Program - Experiences in Scientific Research - This four Saturday program features one Saturday of each of the following: new experiments in chemistry, polymer chemistry, physiology experiences, microbiology wonders, physics challenges, astronomy adventures and finally, forensic science, artistry in science with a detective guest speaker on this day during lunch time.

Biotechnology Summer Camp - Students will explore topics in three general areas of science: microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. Activities will include: growth, isolation and characterization of microbes, protein chemistry, chromatography, enzy-mology, regulation of gene expression, DNA isolation analysis, amplification (PCR) and genetic modification using standard laboratory model organisms

Student Intern Research Program at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research - This program provides students with research experience that can either complement an existing research interest or assist students in defining their focus. During the eight week program interns attend weekly seminars designed to enhance their experience, such as laboratory safety, basic laboratory techniques, how to read the scientific literature, and a selection of research topics.

National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) - Established in 1988 as a national resource for molecular biology information, NCBI creates public databases, conducts research in computational biology, develops software tools for analyzing genome data, and disseminates biomedical information - all for the better understanding of molecular processes affecting human health and disease.

Annual Elementary Teacher Science Workshop - Looking for hands on science activities for your elementary school students? This two day workshop offers elementary school teachers the unique opportunity to explore various hands on science activities. These science activities come with lesson plans that align with National Education Standards, New York State Math, Science, and Technology Standards.

Action Bioscience: Promoting Bioscience Literacy - Why preserve life's variety? How fragile is our planet? What does the genome reveal? How is biotech changing the world? The Action Bioscience site offers original material and links to articles and classroom resources that help shed light on these and other issues affecting everyday life in a variety of ways.

Stony Brook University Summer Camp - The Summer Camps at Stony Brook University provides three fun-filled hours of educational activities based on a weekly theme for your child to learn and explore. Each week different topics will be covered, giving campers a wide variety of innovative experiences. Activities include team-building exercises, arts and crafts, science experiments, life-skills enhancements, story time, and computer practice.

Global Warming Early Warning Signs Exploring Climate Change Impacts - Global Warming Early Warning Signs is a set of teaching materials designed to accompany Global Warming: Early Warning Signs, a science-based interactive world map depicting the local and regional consequences of global climate change.

FMA (Force/MAss) Live! Serious Science - FMA Live! teaches Forces and Motion and the process of scientific inquiry in an innovative, entertaining, and memorable way. FMA Live! not only delivers solid science that supports the learning objectives of the National Science Education Standards for grades 5 to 8, but also helps kids learn that science is key to understanding the world around them in with this dynamic `rock `n roll? science education program.

National Space Biomedical Research Institute Middle School Activitiy Guides for Teachers - Sharing the excitement and importance of space research and exploration is a primary goal of the NSBRI's Education and Outreach Team. The Middle School Activities From Outerspace to Innerspace include Muscles and Bones, Sleep and Daily Rhythms, Food and Fitness, and other topics are The Brain in Space and What's Up With Jose and Cecilia's Story.

Cornell Center for Materials Research (CCMR) Institute for Chemistry Teachers - This intensive one-week lecture and laboratory course is designed specifically for high school chemistry teachers to update them on recent advances in chemistry. Lectures will be given by various Cornell faculty on topics such as equilibrium, organic chemistry, redox reactions, electrochemistry and fuel cells. Corresponding laboratory activities designed for the classroom will also be presented.

Exploring the Nano World - The objective of this site is to introduce you to the tools that let us "see" atoms, manipulate them, and create nano-architectural wonders. An excellent resource for teachers, movies, slide shows, kits, lessons, references and modules for K12 teachers are available.

Periodic Table of the Elements - Los Alamos National Laboratory has developed an interactive, internet resource for the science classroom, A Periodic Table of the Elements. When you open any file of an element in the periodic table, you will find a small table with some basic information about that element and this resource for elementary, middle and high school students gives a complete picture of the elements including the history, source, properties, uses and handling of.

New York Academy of Sciences:The Laureates of Tomorrow Nobel Essay Contest - Students are invited to participate in a science essay contest honoring the Nobel Prizes and the scientific work they recognize. The Laureates of Tomorrow ? NOBEL ESSAY CONTEST is open to juniors attending public, private, or parochial high school in New York City. Each applicant may submit his or her essay in only one of three categories: Physics, Chemistry, or Physiology/Medicine.

Design and Discovery: Experience Engineering Through Design - A hands-on, inquiry-based experience in problem solving, Design and Discovery is a free curriculum that introduces youth, ages 11-15, to engineering through design, and helps students create an awareness of the role engineering plays in our society. In an extended sequence of hands-on sessions, students follow a design process and build working prototypes that solve problems in the engineered world.

Fizzics Fizzle - Fizzics Fizzle, your interactive guide to physics is a comprehensive guide to understanding the world of physics. It offers content for students who have never been exposed to the world of physics before to the physics curriculum generally taught in introductory college physics classes and high school Advanced Placement Physics C classes.

High School Student Biotechnology Internship Program at Cornell University - The High School Student Internship Program at Cornell University will immerse high school juniors and seniors in a 4 week nanobiotechnology experience. You will actively participate in designing and fabricating devices. Application deadline is March 1, 2007.

Immunity and You Curriculum - We all get sick sometimes and then we get better. Immunity and You, a Practical Guide to the Immune System is an immunology curriculum with integrated laboratory modules created by teachers and scientists working together.

Fun With DNA - Fun with DNA immerses students in activities and experiments designed to build a strong foundation in biology. Through model-making, microscope observations, and laboratories ? including DNA extraction and genetic engineering ? participants build an understanding of cell biology, microbiology, genetics, and biotechnology.

Columbia University Science Honors Program - The Columbia University Science Honors Program (SHP) is a highly selective program for high school students who have exceptional talent in mathematics and the sciences.SHP has offered the following courses:Organic Chemistry,Environmental Chemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Computer Programming,Neuroscience,Introduction to Astrophysics and more.

Life Scientists - Visit this link for information on this career in the military.

Human Genomics - Human Genomics (DNA Science alumni in grades 10-12) integrates biochemical and computer methods used to analyze the genetic complement (genome) of humans. Participants identify several types of DNA variations in their own DNA and use these as starting points to explore theories of human origins and applications in personalized medicine.

Plant Genomics - Plant Genomics (DNA Science alumni in grades 10 to12) integrates biochemical and computer methods for analyzing plant genes. Participants examine food products for signs of genetic modification, detect jumping genes discovered by CSHL Nobelist Barbara McClintock, and have the unique opportunity to assist scientists with the analysis of newly discovered genes in rice.

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) - AIChE's vision is to provide value as the global leader of the chemical engineering profession, be the lifetime center for professional and personal growth and security of chemical engineers, and be the foremost catalyst in applying chemical engineering expertise in meeting societal needs.

LifeWorks: Career Exploration in Health and Medical Science - LifeWorks Web site is a tool for students to help raise their awareness about the broad range of health and medical science career pathways that are available to them and to help them make career decisions.

University of Rochester's Pre College Experience in Physics(PREP), To Encourage the Participation of Women in Science - PREP, a summer science program encourages young women's interest in the sciences. It provides an introduction to physics through a sequence of hands on, inquiry driven laboratory activities with experienced instructors.

Cornell Institute for Biology Teachers: Summer Programs - CIBT Summer Programs include a Summer Biology Workshop and Special Topics in Microbiology. The workshop includes talks from Cornell faculty members, hands-on lab and field activities and opportunities for teachers to interact with other teachers and Cornell researchers. Microbiology topics have Cornell faculty illustrate new ideas about microbiology through talks and by leading the participants through a gamut of activities and labs. Activities include Microscopy techniques, Plating and Culturing experiments, and Molecular Phylogeny.

American Institute of Biological Sciences: Serving Biology and Society - The American Institute of Biological Sciences is a nonprofit scientific association dedicated to advancing biological research and education for the welfare of society. AIBS advances its mission through coalition activities in research, education, and public policy; publishing the peer-reviewed journal BioScience and the education website ActionBioscience.org; and more.

Columbia University Summer Research Program for Science Teachers - The primary aim of the Program is to provide New York metropolitan area middle and high school science teachers with sustained hands-on experience in scientific research so they can better understand the practice of science, and better transmit to their students and fellow teachers a feeling for its practice. Each teacher spends two consecutive summers working as a laboratory research assistant under the supervision of a Columbia faculty mentor.

High School Science Research Program (HSSRP) - HSSRP is an after school internship program for students interested in gaining hands on research experience. Students are exposed to advanced scientific material and research techniques. The goal of this program is to find students who demonstrate a keen interest in science and provide them with the knowledge and experience to work towards a career in the scientific world. Currently, the following three content areas are offered: Anthropology, Genetics and Genomics and Biodiversity.

TechValleyCareers - The Center's mission is to support appropriate career development through the design and delivery of innovative resources and programs that prepare students for the 21st century workplace. is an online clearinghouse for information about high tech careers in the Greater Capital Region. Through this website, educators, students and parents are linked to education and career opportunities made possible by the high tech growth and expansion in Tech Valley.

National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) - The National Association of Biology Teachers empowers educators to provide the best possible biology and life science education for all students. NABT supplies a rich collection of resources and programs that help you meet the challenges you face every day and NABT puts those resources in your hands.

Cornell University Cooperative Extension New York City Science and Technology High School Internship Project - This science and technology internship program increases high school and college aged students' science, math, research, technology and environmental literacy through a guided, hands on learning experience at CUCE-NYC's Learning Lab in the Bronx. The program provides students with an intensive laboratory experience which involves developing skills and understanding of laboratory data gathering, analysis and management and understanding of the production cycle for hydroponics, aquaculture (indoor fish farming) and aquaponics (a combination of the two) technologies.

Energy Kid's Page - Follow along with Energy Ant at the Energy Kid's Page and explore classroom projects, games, energy basics and more.

Action Bioscience: Lesson Directory - Action Bioscience provides original peer-edited lessons, written by science educators, to specifically accompany peer-reviewed articles on their site. Each lesson contains questions related to the article, as well as a variety of student activities that promote active learning and inquiry into current issues in the biosciences. The site is endorsed by the National Association of Biology Teachers.

Green Genes - Green Genes is a challenging summer camp designed to apply the knowledge gained in Fun with DNA and World of Enzymes. In this biotechnology camp, students learn more about the practical applications of recombinant DNA technology.

New York Academy of Sciences - Since 1817, the New York Academy of Sciences' purpose is to advance the understanding of science, technology, and medicine, and to stimulate new ways to think about how their research is applied in society and the world.

Office of Science Education (OSE):Free Resources for Science Teachers - OSE plans, develops, and coordinates a comprehensive science education programs to strengthen and enhance efforts of the NIH to attract young people to biomedical and behavioral science careers and to improve science literacy.

Energy and Environmental Technology Applications Center (E2TAC) - Created in 1998, it was established as an active expansion of Albany NanoTech. E2TAC's mission is to support energy and environmental technology deployment through accelerated commercialization by leveraging partnerships between industry, government and university.

New York Academy of Sciences - Since 1817, the New York Academy of Sciences' purpose is to advance the understanding of science, technology, and medicine, and to stimulate new ways to think about how their research is applied in society and the world.

Fun With DNA - Fun with DNA immerses students in activities and experiments designed to build a strong foundation in biology. Through model-making, microscope observations, and laboratories, including DNA extraction and genetic engineering, participants build an understanding of cell biology, microbiology, genetics, and biotechnology.

Thinking of a Career in Applied Mathematics? - A career in applied mathematics and computer science isn't just about crunching numbers. It's a career that uses mathematics to solve problems in the environment of your choice. Use mathematics to solve problems in physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, engineering, and technology.

Research Participation Program for Young Scholars: Summer Opportunities for High School Students - Are you interested in pursuing a career in scientific research, specifically, cancer research? This program will introduce you to scientific research through a project supervised by graduate faculty members, help you develop your own philosophy of science, and if you have not already decided on a field of specialization, to aid in selecting your undergraduate college major.

Cornell University Nanobiotechnology Institute for Teachers - The Nanobiotechnology Institute for Teachers immerses biology, chemistry, physics, and technology teachers in a one-week research experience at Cornell University. Teachers actively participate in research within the center, gaining skills and understanding in the new field of nanobiotechnology. Participants also test drive curriculum modules for their classrooms.

Rader's Biology4Kids - Biology4Kids.com is a website that teaches the basics of biology to all ages. It has sections on cell structure, cell function, the scientific method, classification, microorganisms, invertebrates, plants, vertebrates, and animal systems.

Center for Nanoscale Systems Institute for Physics Teachers: Labs and Lending Library - Teams of high school teachers and Cornell University scientists collaborate to develop hands-on inquiary-based labs. Currently there are 23 labs in PDF available for downloading by any teacher.

Westchester Community College Summer Science Academy for Kids and Teens - Review the basic principles of biology, use skeletons and models to explore basic human anatomy, play detective and try to identify illnesses and learn more about cloning, DNA, and designing genes at the Summer Science Academy for Kids and Teens.

Science and Society Essay Contest: High School Essay Contest - The Science and Society Essay Contest aims to challenge students to question and deliberate the purposes and social implications of scientific research. Briefly describe the historic context of the science, then describe how this breakthrough could lead to new products or technologies and how those advances would impact human society. All high school students (9th to12th grade) who attend school in Suffolk or Nassau County are eligible.

National Biological Information Infrastructure Your Home for Biological Information on the Web - The National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) is a broad, collaborative program to provide increased access to data and information on the nation's biological resources.The NBII links diverse, high-quality biological databases, information products, and analytical tools and topics that include Habitats, Plants, Animals and Other Organisms, Ecological Topics and more.

Solar Physics Group Marshall Space Flight Center (NASA) - The Sun is a source of light and heat for life on Earth, it is the source of the solar wind and it also serves an important role in helping us to understand the rest of the astronomical universe. How and why does the Sun vary? The Solar Physics Group at Marshall Space Flight Center (NASA) answers this question and more.

National Space Biomedical Research Institute Elementary Activitiy Guides for Teachers - Sharing the excitement and importance of space research and exploration is a primary goal of the NSBRI's Education and Outreach Team. The Elementary Activities From Outerspace to Innerspace include Muscles and Bones, Sleep and Daily Rhythms, Food and Fitness.

National Science Bowl Regional Facility: New York - Brookhaven National Laboratory, Long Island, NYC area - The National Science Bowl is a highly visible educational event and academic competition among teams of high school students who attend science seminars and compete in a verbal forum to solve technical problems and answer questions in all branches of science and math.

National Middle School Science Bowl:Upstate New York - Knolls Atomic / General Electric,Niskayuna,NY - There are two competitions at the National Middle School Science Bowl - an academic math and science competition and a model fuel cell car competition. The academic competition is a fast-paced question-and-answer contest where students answer questions about earth science, physical science, life science, math, and general science. The model fuel cell car competition challenges students to design, build, and race model cars.

Biological and medical scientists - Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.

Science Research Training Program(STRP)-Exploring Science as a Career - Students placed at 30 academic, medical, and governmental research sites designed to reinforce students' interest in science, to introduce participants to real-world scientific inquiry, and to raise awareness in careers in science.

Office of Science Education (OSE):Free Resources for Science Teachers - OSE plans, develops, and coordinates a comprehensive science education programs to strengthen and enhance efforts of the NIH to attract young people to biomedical and behavioral science careers and to improve science literacy.

Jr. Cafe Scientifique Syracuse - Jr. Cafe Scientifique is a place where scientists and Middle and High Students can come together informally to hear about interesting science, old and new, and discuss its implications in a friendly, cordial way, over drinks and snacks. Some topics discussed include, Robotics, CSI Science, Fuel Cell, What's in water and Environmental Issues.

Genetic Horizons - Genetic Horizons (Green Genes alumni) investigates how genetic research is changing our lives. Students use DNA fingerprinting to identify suspects at a mock crime scene, use PCR to detect genetically modified foods, and use bioinformatics to analyze and compare DNA sequences

Cornell Institute for Biology Teachers - Originally designed specifically for high school biology teachers, the Cornell Institute for Biology Teachers (CIBT) now includes elementary through high school teachers and school administrators. CIBT offers unique opportunities for professional development. The Classroom Resources and Activities section you'll find resources for CIBT-developed labs and activities.

Minority High School Apprenticeship Program (MHSAP) - This program offers research apprenticeships to students who have completed 9th grade during the 06 to 07 academic year and are an underrepresented minority from high schools in Suffolk County and Inner City Outreach schools. The program consists of five one week modules of instruction: meteorology, physics, biology, chemistry, and environmental science.

Building a Presence for Science (BaP) - Building a Presence for Science (BaP) was developed with and administered by the National Science Teachers Association beginning in 1996. The BaP goals include: having one teacher in every U.S. school driving improvement in science teaching standards and establishing state networks to promote standards-based science teaching and learning. The New York State initiative was designed to bring standards-based education into every classroom in the state. The Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS) coordinates the project.

Sci4Kids - Bridging the gap between science, agriculture, and kids, Sci4Kids is geared to children ages 8 to 13. The site is a series of interactive stories based on research projects featured in Agricultural Research. Themes include transportation, weird science, cities, aquaculture and more!

SummerITeens:Professional Development Opportunities - SummerITeens Professional Development Opportunities for area educators include Energy and Nanotechnology Camp and Math and Science Institutes for grades K12.

Science & Technology Entry Program (Step) at Fordham University - The Science & Technology Entry Program (Step) at Fordham University is an enrichment, pre-college program for students who excel academically and want to pursue careers in scientific, technical, health related and licensed professions. STEP offers an array of programs and services after school and on Saturday mornings during the academic year, and during a four-week, full-time summer program in July.

National Science Bowl Regional Facility Monroe Community College Rochester, New York - The National Science Bowl is a highly visible educational event and academic competition among teams of high school students who attend science seminars and compete in a verbal forum to solve technical problems and answer questions in all branches of science and math.

DNA Science - DNA Science provides extensive lab experience with the basic techniques of recombinant DNA, including DNA restriction and ligation, bacterial transformation, and plasmid isolation. Participants perform the entire lab sequence from the popular DNA Science text.

SummerIT: Girls' Applied Math/Science Camp - Explorations in biology and mathematics, emphasizing the contributions and roles of women in the sciences. Professional female scientists from the local community will offer occasional lunchtime presentations. www.summerit.sunyit.edu

Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science and Technology - America's premier science research competition for high school students begins a new year. More than $700,000 is awarded each year through the Siemens Westinghouse Competition, with college scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $100,000 to students, as well as $2,000 per project to the high school of every regional finalist.

Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies (CIMS) - CIMS works with business and government to find cost effective solutions to specific problems within industry. CIMS represents a dynamic collaboration of in-house technical experts, as well as academic, industry and government resources. Located on the campus of Rochester Institute of Technology, their unique, world-class facility houses three centers, four major programs, and an all-encompassing training program.

Museum of Science: Ask a Nanoscientist - The Museum of Science and the Materials Research Society have teamed up to answer your toughest nanoscience questions. Scientists don't always agree on every detail, especially in a new area of study and research like nanotechnology, so the answers might include details that are still being debated.

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) - The Society's purpose is to advance the science of biochemistry and molecular biology through publication of scientific and educational journals,organization of scientific meetings, advocacy for funding of basic research and education, support of science education at all levels, and promoting the diversity of individuals entering the scientific workforce.

Skidmore Summer Science Institute for Girls - The Science Institute for Girls aims to clear the way for young girls to immerse themselves in the study of the sciences. A dynamic, hands on encounter with a wide range of scientific disciplines, the students explore exciting concepts within the fields of biology, geology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and computer science and environmental science, both in the lab and in the field.

World of Enzymes - Developed as a sequel to the popular Fun with DNA camp, World of Enzymes builds on basic concepts of biochemistry and molecular biology and enables students to utilize advanced techniques to manipulate DNA.

NASA Quest - NASA Quest connects K12 classrooms with people,research and science through mission based interactions and activities. The interactive explorations are designed to engage students in authentic scientific and engineering processes. A link to Women of NASA encourages young women to pursue careers in math and science.

Cornell University Tri-Sci Club - Tri-Sci Club is organized by Nanobiotechnology Center(NBTC) at Cornell to stimulate girls' interest in science and engineering. It provides role models for girls interested in science and engineering careers and encourages interscholastic interactions between girls with similar interests and abilities.

It's a Wild Ride! A Roller Coaster Design Project - It's a Wild Ride is an interdisciplinary project that engages students in the design of roller coasters. A team of three Idaho 8th grade teachers developed the project to apply laws of motion in science, linear and non-linear equations in math and technical research and reporting in language arts. The project achieves a balance between student directed exploration of the high interest topic and academic rigor of each discipline.

Cornell University Summer Internship Program for High School Students - The High School Student Internship Program at Cornell University immerses rising high school juniors and seniors in a 4 week nanobiotechnology experience. You actively participate in designing and fabricating devices. As part of this experience, you gain skills and understanding in the new field of nanobiotechnology.

Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy - The Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy is a five-day program designed to provide third- through fifth-grade teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to motivate kids to pursue careers in science and math.The Academy is an opportunity for teachers to share best practices with colleagues and pick up tools to positively impact the science and math education students receive.

Service Science, Management and Engineering (SSME) - Service Science, Management and Engineering (SSME) is a new multi-disciplinary research and academic effort that integrates aspects of established fields such as computer science, operations research, engineering, management sciences, business strategy, social and cognitive sciences, and legal sciences.

Discovery Channel School's Curriculum Center - Here you will find classroom science activities, puzzles and project ideas to boost the study and support core curriculum topics like bacteria, chemistry, genetics, the universe and more. The correlated Discovery School videos and CD-ROMs provide a wealth of knowledge. The popular science topics are those taught in upper elementary and middle school.

Putting DNA to Work - Explore how DNA analysis can catch criminals, improve crops and stop epidemics. Through these interactive multimedia activities you can explore some of the applications of DNA technology and discover some of the many ways these uses may affect your life.

World of Enzymes - Developed as a sequel to the popular Fun with DNA camp, World of Enzymes builds on basic concepts of biochemistry and molecular biology and enables students to utilize advanced techniques to manipulate DNA.

Green Genes - Green Genes is a challenging summer camp designed to apply the knowledge gained in Fun with DNA and World of Enzymes. In this biotechnology camp, students learn more about the practical applications of recombinant DNA technology.

New Energy New York - New Energy New York is a consortium of New York energy related technology organizations that convened to expand and promote energy technology excellence in New York State.

American Institute of Physics (AIP) - The American Institute of Physics (AIP) a membership corporation promots the advancement and diffusion of the knowledge of physics and its application to human welfare. It is the mission of the Institute to serve physics, astronomy, and related fields of science and technology by serving its Member Societies and their associates, individual scientists, educators, R&D leaders, and the general public with programs, services and publications.

DNA Science - DNA Science provides extensive lab experience with the basic techniques of recombinant DNA, including DNA restriction and ligation, bacterial transformation, and plasmid isolation. Participants perform the entire lab sequence from the popular DNA Science text.

2007 Dolan DNA Learning Center Summer Opportunities For Educators - Dolan DNA Learning Center Summer Opportunities For Educators highlight two day workshops, to two week fellowships, to a three week stay at Cold Spring Harbor. Training programs change from year to year, depending on availability of federal and private funds. Human and Genomic Biology, Plant Molecular Genetics and Genomics and Dynamic Gene Workshops are a few of the topics offered in 2007.

NY Hall of Science - The Science Hall features more than 400 interactive exhibits to explore the wonder and excitement of biology,chemistry and physics through engaging permanent and traveling exhibitions.

Simons Summer Research Program - The Simons Summer Research Program gives academically talented, motivated high school students who are between their junior and senior years the opportunity to engage in hands-on research in science, math or engineering at Stony Brook University.

FIRST 2007 Power Puzzle Challenge - The 2007 Challenge theme has been announced! The Global Power Puzzle alternative energy resources and meeting the global demand is it! How do our personal energy choices to heat our homes, fuel our cars, charge our cell phones, power our computers, or even download music to our iPods impact the environment, economy, and life around the globe? Which resources should we use and why? Explore how energy production and consumption choices affect the planet and our quality of life today, tomorrow, and for future generations.

CELLS alive! - CELLS alive! has captured with film and computer-enhanced images living cells and organisms for education and medical research. This is the place to watch cells in motion! A few of the animations illustrated include the basic cell-cell interactions that lead to antibody production, the stages of mitosis in an animal cell and the sequence of activities exhibited by cells.

Genetic Science Learning Center at the University of Utah: Cloning in Focus - Cloning in Focus helps you understand how genetics affects lives and society. There are interactive links that include: an introduction to cloning and how it's done, try it yourself in the mouse cloning laboratory, evaluate the reasons for using cloning techonologies, test your cloning savvy with an interactive quiz and more.

Association for Women in Science (AWIS) - The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. AWIS is a network, a resource, and a voice that operates on both national and local levels.

Community Summer Science Program (CSSP) - The summer high school research program at BNL consists of four separate programs based on grade level and previous experience at BNL. Preference is given to Suffolk County students. This commuter program covers a five week period and is intended to assist students with their science based career plans.

Cornell University Institute for Biotechnology and Life Science Technologies - The Institute for Biotechnology and Life Science Technologies serves as a focal point for bringing together university scientists conducting research in the biological and physical sciences. It embraces education, training and research in advanced technologies and their application to societal needs, using basic principles in physics, chemistry and engineering. A major role is to promote the education and training of biologists, engineers, agricultural personnel, and medical scientists.

Environmental Science Summer Programs - These intensive but unique 5 day environmental education programs are designed to provide opportunities for district students in grades 10 to 12 to deal with a specific ecological system, aquatic and terrestrial habitats in the Adirondacks and marine habitats on Long Island.

Soil and Plant Scientists - Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.

Biologists - Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.

Microbiologists - Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.

Soil and Water Conservationists - Plan and develop coordinated practices for soil erosion control, soil and water conservation, and sound land use.

Foresters - Manage forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine the best time for harvesting. Develop forest management plans for public and privately-owned forested lands.

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health - Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Utilizing knowledge of various scientific disciplines may collect, synthesize, study, report, and take action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers - Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the earth's internal composition, atmospheres, oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, crystallographers, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.

Food Science Technicians - Perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products.

Biological Technicians - Assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.