Application deadline has passed for 2013, however we are looking for undergraduate and graduate level mentors! If you are interested please email ebarber@abiakron.org.
Introducing the BioInnovation Academy
The Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron (ABIA) is proud to announce its new educational initiative - the BioInnovation Academy, beginning this summer.
This week-long, totally immersive summer program focused on innovation and biomedicine is for high school students, entering grades 10-12, interested in careers in science, technology, engineering, math and medicine.
The BioInnovation Academy is designed to educate the next generation of entrepreneurs, engineers and medical professionals by encouraging critical thinking, problem solving skills and community outreach. The Academy's curriculum concentrates overall on innovation incorporating all five centers within ABIA.
Scholarship opportunities are available! See last two pages of the application packet and apply. CLICK HERE.
Download the overview flyer here.
Download the flyer outlining the separate tracks here.
What will students experience?
Students will:
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have the opportunity to observe various clinical scenarios through ABIA's Center for Simulation and Integrated Health Education with the aim of identifying patient centered problems
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work in groups to solve the problem in two separate tracks - Devices and Community Health
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present their solution and prototypes at the end of the program in front of an audience of their peers and their parents
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gain a toolkit, with which, they can create either
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prototypes of their solutions through ABIA's Medical Device Development Center or
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design a community health intervention programs through ABIA's Center for Community Health Improvement
What skills will students gain?
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
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Knowledge of how to design and prototype medical devices along with brainstorming techniques
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Insight to designing community health intervention programs targeted at specific disease states
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Skills on presenting innovative solutions in a business setting
What's the difference between each track offered?
The BioInnovation Academy offers two different tracks for students: device and community health.
When will the BioInnovation Academy take place?
ABIA will offer the BioInnovation Academy twice throughout the Summer of 2013.
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Session 1: June 17-21
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Session 2: July 15-19
Submission Information
How to apply?
1. Download and fill out the BioInnovation Academy Application Form here
2. Send in two Letters of Recommendation along with your application
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The first letter should speak to your academic performance.
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The second letter should speak to your entrepreneurial qualities.
Mail applications to:
Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron
47 N Main St.
Akron, OH 44308
Attn: Elizabeth Barber, BioInnovation Academy Application
Fax applications to:
330-535-4076
Attn: Elizabeth Barber, BioInnovation Academy Application
Email applications to:
entrepreneurs@abiakron.org
Subject Line: Attn: Elizabeth Barber, BioInnovation Academy Application
Due Dates & Enrollment Notification- Updated!
The application deadline has passed however, ABIA will continue to accept complete applications until Tuesday April 30th. Both applications and letters of recommendations must be at the ABIA offices by close of business Tuesday April 30th in order to be considered.
Applicants may be contacted via phone to obtain further information regarding their application.
Applicants will be informed of their enrollment, via email, up until/or on Friday May 3rd. Instructions for registration, along with notification of enrollment, will be sent via email and applicants will have until May 31 to complete the registration process.
Tuition Information
The cost of the academy is $750 and will be due at the time of registration. If you wish to learn more about scholarship opportunities and information on how to apply please email entrepreneurs@abiakron.org.
Applicants will be informed of their enrollment and how to register online up until/or on Friday May 3rd, via email (to the email address(es) provided on their applications) and will have until May 31, 2013, to complete the registration process.