About NIIMBL bioLOGIC

Empowering Teachers to Inspire Tomorrow’s Biopharma Workforce

NIIMBL bioLOGIC, empowered through the North Carolina Biotechnology Center as the only extension of this program in the United States, is a project-based learning program developed by NIIMBL, a nationally run organization. The program focuses on allowing students and educators to engage with technologies and pathways unfamiliar to them.

NIIMBL bioLOGIC also presents the opportunity for students to develop an entrepreneurial spirit and gain experience leading and planning the full development of a product. The goal is for participants to concentrate on a problem area that holds real meaning for them, and to reflect on how their ideas can have a real-world impact.

Get Involved

To learn more about implementing NIIMBL bioLOGIC, complete this interest form with information regarding your contact information and the school or location of interest to implement.

The form will notify Chase Barnhill of your interest in NIIMBL bioLOGIC, and she will then reach out to you to set up an interest meeting to cover more specific implementation details.

After this interest meeting, you will submit a commitment form to get started. After that, Chase will work with you on how to best implement the program. Once the program is complete, we will survey the teachers and students.

What to Expect

NIIMBL bioLOGIC is executed in four phases. Here is what to expect during each phase:

Phase 1: Students, in teams of 2-6, will determine the real-world problem they want to find a solution for
Phase 2: Students will go on an Industry tour and begin to develop their product to solve the problem
Phase 3: Students will go on a college tour with a college or university partner in their area and begin the creation of their business model
Phase 4: Students will develop their final pitch and present to their fellow program participants, as well as the industry and university partners, if available

Commitments

Teachers	College and Industry	NCBiotech	Students
Collaborate with NCBiotech to establish an implementation plan Deliver the program content to students Coordinate chaperones, permission slips, and other logistics	Host a campus or facility tour Visit students in their classroom as a guest speaker Judge students' final pitch presentations	Provide teacher and student workbooks Provide financial support for substitute teachers and transportation, as needed Coordinate with local colleges, universities, and employers to schedule college and industry day experiences	Participate in the industry site tour and college/university visit Collaborate with teammates throughout the project Research and develop a product concept and business model Prepare and deliver a final pitch presentation to a panel of industry/academic judges

Program Impact

20

Cohorts

600+

Students

Quotes from program participants

"This was an excellent curriculum. The class materials were succinct and easy to understand. The course is easily chunked for daily classroom activities. My students learned so much about Biopharmaceuticals and the pharmaceutical industry in general."
-Gregory Horesovsky, Southeast Raleigh High School teacher

"The NIIMBL bioLOGIC curriculum is very engaging and allows students to explore their own interests as they explore and attempt solve a real-world problem."
-Chris Thomas, North Carolina School of Science and Math STEM instructor

"NIIMBL bioLOGIC is an excellent project-based learning activity that connects students to real-world experiences and 21st century skills. The program promotes critical thinking, collaboration, and allows students to present their original projects to classmates and guests."
-Kelly Ruff, Hickory High School teacher

Additional Educational Resources

STEM Education

Young Women in BIO

NCSU Pre-College Programs

For questions or more information, contact:
Chase Barnhill
Associate Director, Workforce Development Life Sciences Economic Development [email protected]

Header Image Photo Credit: NIIMBL