Our Bio Olympiad

Place, date, unit, occasion etc.Slide 1

• Learning Sciences: entrepreneurship of undergraduate students.

• Project Period: Jan. 2011- Jan. 2015 (4yrs.)


Vision:

• Efcf recognized that nurturing careers of in life sciences and technology for academically talented high school and college students is an essential investment in national aspects.

Efcf challenges students and assists them on a long-term basis to become the creators, inventors, scientists, and leaders of the 21st century.

• Schools should be a set of learning spaces that stimulate young people, encourage discovery and provide an environment that is safe and comfortable.

• SCIENCE CLUBS allow students to explore, investigate, and discover their world in a more relaxed learning environment than the traditional classroom setting.


Efcf's programs are cost-free to participants.

The Efcf in Education is to improve science education and foster scientific understanding throughout the country.

The Efcf sponsors both the Research Science and National Bio Olympiad (NBiO).

The Efcf may contributes to the national science exhibition on education reform. The Center actively supports developing scholars through its programs.

The Efcf’s programs help keep the students competitive in science and technology.

Mission:


• We want to inspire Secondary and higher Secondary students by introducing them to interesting and exciting activities that promote lifelong exploration in the field of science.

• to address the educational crisis of the lack of laboratory experiences for this nation’s higher secondary school students.

• The Efcf’s Lab Skills initiative will address leveling the playing field for all secondary school students to successfully complete science studies and pursue careers in relevant field.

Efcf is the scientific innovators of the future.


Student Science Clubs boost interest in Science

• Symposium attendees will participate in discussions and learn from presentations about these best practices in laboratory education based on common core components of excellence.

These clubs, help improve student grades and motivate them to continue their education in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

• Young learners be awarded certificates and monitory reward those are involved in the Student Science Clubs for their excellence innovative works and presentations.


• Student shall go for simple renovation to create cost-effective and sustainable learning environments to help us to conserve scarce resources and sustain quality schools.

• The Efcf for the cost-effective, sustainable and/or hands-on laboratory models which include public/private partnerships, and strategies for maximizing lab skills training in schools.

• Efcf selected four exemplary models of laboratory education :

• 1. Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (MST)

• 2. Bioscience Lab

• 3. Science Teaching

• 4. Research and Conservation education in Plants


School renovation

• The main objective of this component is to help in building students critical thinking skills to succeed in a knowledge-based global economy. It is implemented in partnership with Educational Institution and science experts.

•The ‘Green School’ Activity is a project for coaching secondary schools in the process of becoming environmentally-aware and energy-efficient institutions.

• An important part of the School Renovations Component are the workshops for “Effective learning environment” organized by Efcf, students, faculties and Scientist.


EfCf develops and conducts workshops for mathematics and science subjects teachers in using active teaching methodologies to enable students to develop 21st century skills.

To achieve this objective, Efcf works on:

development for mathematics and science in using modern, active teaching methods, such as problem-solving and inquiry- and project-based approaches

Through a variety of models of professional development, such as training of students by national and or international experts, EfCf works with math and science teachers to help them adopt and practice effective and innovative teaching and learning practices in their classrooms.


Developing challenges for student’s math & science clubs in schools

This includes organizing and supporting Students Science Clubs to work on Project Based Learning activities, and organizing regional and national events for students to present their products in the area of Mathematics and Science.

Developing print, digital and hands-on resources to improve teaching and learning

In cooperation with mathematics and science facilitators Consultants of EfCf develops teacher’s manuals, mathematics and science posters, lesson examples, videos of lessons and hands-on materials that teachers from University /Graduate students can use in their work with students. These materials are available for all students in electronic and paper format.

Implementation of new math and science curricula

EfCf supports Education/subject curriculum working groups in improving the mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and geography curricula.


Make a Lasting DifferenceFrom its rigorous academic programs to its tireless advocacy for science education, none of the Efcf's work would be possible without the generosity of people like you. Together, we can help our most promising science students achieve their tremendous potential.

As a donor, you can help its programs cost-free to participants, removing any financial barriers and rewarding their extraordinary achievements. As a volunteer, your expertise and dedication give highly accomplished young people unparalleled access to the frontiers of scientific research. There are many ways to support our initiatives and to help develop the scientific leaders of tomorrow, so please join us today.


The Herb Garden• The plants are a combination of medicinal and culinary plants, with some dye plants included.• Examples of medicinal plants:

wormwood (to rid body and objects from worms) hyssop (treat sore throat)elecampane (treat whooping cough) yarrow (anti-inflammatory)St John’s wort (treat depression)

• foxglove (source of heart medication digitalin)lavender (antiseptic, hair loss preventer)bee balm (ease digestive problems)

• Culinary Herbs:sunflowerlovagechivesthymeoreganomintsage strawberry

•Dye plants include:marigoldtansyhollyhock


Backyard Gardening


Native Plant Garden

SWEET POTATO PRODUCTION FOR ETHANOL

FEEDSTOCKS FOR BIOENERGY IN FLORIDATHE SWEET POTATO

GEORGE [email protected]


Veterinary Medicine



School Herbarium


11.7 Mint 11.8 Oregano 11.9a Curly Parsley

11.9b Flat Leaf Parsley 11.10 Rosemary 11.11 Sage

© Randy Van Dam 2008


School Herbarium

• A herbarium is a permanent repository for properly documented and preserved plant specimens. Each herbarium specimen is a tangible, record of a plant species occurring at a specific time and locality preserving important ecological and biogeographical information.

• There is a “reference collection” for use in the identification and verification of unknown plant samples for both the scientific community and the general public at large.

• In addition, the “quick reference collection” and other teaching collections are used routinely in the training of academics and other professionals who will work in the “Green Industry”.


Somatic Embryogenesis

• The production of embryos from somatic or “non-germ” cells.

• Usually involves a callus intermediate stage which can result in variation among seedlings


Peanut somatic embryogenesis



Hydroponic culture:


Organic Horticulture:


Fermented foods are culturally and economically important

• There is tremendous scope and potential for the use of micro-organisms towards meeting the growing world demand for food, through efficient utilization of available natural food and feed stocks and the transformation of waste materials.

• Because of the tremendously important role indigenous fermented fruits and vegetables play in food preservation and their potential to contribute to the growing food needs of the world.

• Fermentation is a relatively efficient, low energy preservation process which increases the shelf life and decreases the need for refrigeration or other form of food preservation technology. It is therefore a highly appropriate technique for use in developing countries and remote areas where access to sophisticated equipment is limited. Fermented foods are popular throughout the world and in some regions make a significant contribution to the diet of millions of individuals.

• The fermented products supply protein, minerals and other nutrients that add variety and nutritional fortification to otherwise starchy, bland diets.


FERMENTED FRUTIS AND VEGETABLES

Leafy vegetables

Wilt One to two days

Shred

Placed in earthen pot The leaves need to tightly packed

Cover the leaves Cover the leaves with warm water and straw

Ferment The pot is kept warm in the sun and by a fire by night

Add warm water To keep the pot warm

Dried Product dried on mats in the sun


Biotechnology in Efcf

• The Efcf is dedicated to accelerating the rate of successful commercialization of new discoveries in Bangladesh.

• The EfCf supports Centres, a program established to strengthen research linkages between academia and industr.

• The Efcf has initialized commercialization through the establishment of the Networks of Centres , a program connecting academic and industry researchers.


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Thiolase A.fulgidus

Thiolase M.acetivorans

Thiolase M.jannaschii

Archaeal Thiolases

Thiolase I E.coli

Thiolase I H.sapiens (mitochodrial)

Thiolase I A.thaliana (peroxisomal)

Thiolase I H.sapiens (peroxisomal)

Thiolase II E.coli

Thiolase II Z.ramigera

Thiolase II A.thaliana (cytosolic)

Thiolase II H.sapiens (mitochodrial)

Thiolases

KAS I Synechocystis

KS/PKS S.coelicolor

KS/PKS P.cellulosum

KS/PKS S.erythraea

KAS II Synechocystis

KAS I E.coli

KAS II E.coli

KAS I A.fumigatus

KAS I A.oryzae

KAS I B.napus

KAS I A.thaliana

KAS I G.max

KAS I, II, KS/PKS

JamH L.majuscula

HMGS S.aureus

HMGS C.elegans

HMGS H.sapiens

HMGS A.thaliana

HMGS S.cerevisiae

HMGS M.jannaschii

HMGS M.acetivorans

HMGS A.pernix

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KAS III M.tuberculosis

KAS III S.avermitilis

KAS III E.coli

KAS III Synechococcus

KAS III A.thaliana

KAS III G.max

KAS III S.oleracea

KAS III

KCS D.salina

KCS2 M.polymorpha

KCS2 Z.mays

KCS1 A.thaliana

KCS1 B.napus

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PhlD Pseudomonas

RppA Streptomyces

CHSL Synechococcus

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STCS M.polymorpha

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Anther-specific Acyldiacetic Acid Synthasesin Plant Pollen (Exine) Synthesis and Male Fertility

Plants and natural resources• Camptothecin production in cell cultures of O.

species

• Plant biochemistry and biotechnology of flavour compounds and essential oils

• Gingko biloba and production of secondary metabolites

• Paclitaxel production in plant cell cultures

PLANTS AS DRUG FACTORIES


Plastic recycling project

The recycling gives the used materials a new function.Over the last decades people all over the world have sought ways to extend the use of materials.

Plastic Recycling Project, implemented by Efcf, is to establish an efficient and economically viable PET (polyethylene terephthalate) recycling program implemented in Dhaka.

This process has many advantages, including protection of the environment, preservation of the natural resources and creation of new jobs. Among the most popular recycled materials are the paper and plastics.

However, the plastics are a highly visible type of waste and they are detrimental to the soil and environment. The elimination, or more preferably the reuse through recycling, would contribute to the cleaner and friendlier environment.


•This project is about collecting, baling, transporting, cutting, processing, marketing and selling PCR products. It is also about networking and involving all stakeholders in the process of using PCR and its marketing successfully.

The objectives of the Paper CUP Replacing Project are defined as follows:

1. Strengthen the Paper CUP Rplacing in market/streets and expand the activities throughout the country.

2. Introduce/facilitate a sponsored PCR recycler on the market;

3. Increase public awareness;

4. Provide grounds for contamination free hygienic drinking environment.


Project activities:

• Metroplolitan PCR program

• SCIENCE education and program

•Agro Business Development Program

Bio process

Fermentation Food/Drinks

Sprouted Seeds

Biodiesel

Plant Tissue Culture

Aquaponic/Backyard garden

Crops for climate changed ppl.

• Both students and researchers work closely together with the business sector.


Towards a framework for the design of minimum and low-inputprocessing strategies, which guarantee food quality and safety.


Small conversion can change a big


Study subjects at Efcf

Agricultural Development Agriculture Biology-biotechnology Clinical nutrition Environmental and

Natural Resource Economics

Food Science Gastronomy and Health Horticulture Human Nutrition Agricultural Economics Landscape Management

8 weeks programmes:

Parasitology Process Analytical

Technology Forest and Nature

Management Veterinary Science

13 out of our 17 MSc programmes are in English and more will follow


LINKING PLANTS, MICROBES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

• Tracks and traits of medical plant biotechnolonogy

• Metabolomics in plant biotechnology

• HPLC-NMR techniques for plant extract analysis

• Plant associated microorganisms (endophytes) as a new source of bioacative natural products

• Bioprospection

• search for bioactive lead structures from nature

• Biotechnological production of anticancer drugs


GENETIC MODIFICATIONS, TRANSGENIC PLANTS AND POTENTIAL OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN GENETECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

1. Plant biotechnology

2. Biotechnological methods for selection of high yield cell lines and production of secondary metabolites in medicinal plants

3. Impact of whole genome and EST database on the study of plant metabolism

4. Biotechnology of Solanaceae alkaloids: an industrial perspective.

5. Plant cell cultures of plants from rare species.

6. Glycosilation of recombinant proteins in Plants

7. Medicinally used transgenic plants

8. Breeding of medicinal plants

9. Intellectual property protection of plant biotechnology


BiofuelBiodiesel (Zatropa seed)fermentation:Food for School children:Lignin……………..corn syrapPectin…PapainCellulose Ethanol: Mango Carnell, Shea ButterSea algae, Marine Fish/MineralsSeed store for School NursaryPlant Cell Tissue Culture for Potato, Sugar cane, Orchid Medicinal & rare plant conservancyBiopesticides/herbicidesRecycled Paper Cup (TEA/WATER)USDA plant data bankScience Museum

1. Bridging science and industry – cooperative projects

2. Identification of scientific results with high innovative potential

3. Rapid and successful introduction to market

4. Securing growth and emplyment

5. Defining relevant research topics of the future

6. and proposals how to treat them

The Aim and output

Place, date, unit, occasion etc.Slide 37 Project Organogram

• Team Leader:

Project Director:Technical Coordinator (6)

Executive Member (5)Head of Accounts: (1)

Faculty expertise from various discipline:

Dr. Abed ChowdhuryDr. Maksudul AlamDr. Zafar IqbalSr. and Jr. FacultiesJr. Scholar from Schools/Colleges.Industrialists for internship and sponsorsEminent prof. Dr. Sirajul Islam ChowdhuryEminent Botanist Monjur Ul Kadir MiaPhotographer Mirza..Hamid HSBC

1. Science Project Evaluation team:

2. Lecture Module for Science Class and Lab Experiment:

3. Selection of Rewards for excellence:

4. NBiO Product Marketing:

5. Efcf’s Program/School for young learners.


Structure of the NBiO Cluster Core elementsaccording to theJury of the Contest:- Cluster management- Involvement of bigIndustry (Industrial maturity)- Training of managerial skills


New Public-Private PartnershipNew Public-Private Partnership

Cluster Management at EfcfCluster Management at Efcf

Research & Funding Research & Funding Business & Jobs Startup Business & Jobs Startup & Infrastructure Life & Work& Infrastructure Life & Work

Coordination, networking, development and Coordination, networking, development and marketing of the cluster.marketing of the cluster.


Efcf should communicate through internet (daily updated) .

Through a Web Page – Closer to Science Enthusiasts


Result of 1st Biochemistry Olympiad

•HSC/'A' Level

•Shayet Hossain Eshan

•HURDCO International School

•Score: 92.0

•1st Runner Up:

•Sayed Hafizul Gafur

•Oxford International School

•Score: 86.0

•Shahab Shahriar Khan

•Mastermind English Medium School

•Score:86.0

•2nd Runner Up:

•Safwanul Haque

•Scholastica

•Score: 85

•Best Institution: College Category:

•Sunbeams

•Score: 83.0

SSC/ 'O' Level Champion: Champion: Labiba MustabinaHURDCO International SchoolScore: 87.01st Runner Up:Subrina Fahreen EushaInternational Turkish Hope SchoolScore: 86.02nd Runner Up:Kazi Nasim FerdousScholasticaScore:85.0Shahruk HossainBangladesh International SchoolScore: 85.0Best Institution: School Category-International Turkish Hope School:Score: 81.3


A-LEVEL• Aga khan school

• 01 Nafeya islam talukder

• 02 Wasi ahmed mesbahuddin

• 03 Nishat tasnim

• 04 Mostafa rapid hossain

• 05 Najneen sultana

• Oxford intl. school

• 06 Musfiqul wasik udoy

• 07 Nurunnahar reegbi

• 08 Raiiq ridwan

• 09 Nahian yasin

• 10 Sayed hafizul gafur

• Intl. Turkish hope sch.

• 11 Sanjid shahriar

• 12 Wahida mashruna

• 13 Maliha binte mostafa

• 14 Syed Nasiful haq

• 15 Nadia islam

• Dhanmondi tutorial school

• 16 Musabbir mohammed mazhar

• 17 Jafrin tabassum

• 18 Mushfiq mohammad mazhar

• 19 Ms. Maimuna qazi

• 20 A.B.M. Arad hussain

• Mastermind school

• 21 Mariam moazzem bhuiyan

• 22 Rafid mahbub

• 23 Shabab shahriar khan

• 24 Arafat-bin-hossain

• 25 Fariha noawshin habib

Maple leaf intl. school26 Md. Refayat bhuiyan 27 Nabila tabassum 28 Kishan chowdhury 29 Md. Rakib ahsan 30 Sumaiya farah marisa Scholastic31 Ruha aziz 32 Naomi ahmed 33 Safwanul Haque 34 Snehzeen samara hussain 35 Riasat mahbub rakin Hurdco intl. school36 Nafisa afsana paskia 37 Akib-Al-Muhaiman Rubaiyat 38 Sarzana Hasin Zafar Hurdco Intl. School39 Nabila Hossain Purno 40 Redwan Md Habibullah Sunnydale41 Dipanjana Datta 42 Amana Ahmed 43 Sarowar Ahmed Khan 44 Anika Ahmed 45 Nuzaira Nahid Sunbeams School46 Asir Mohammad Sharif 47 Mohammad Tashfiq Ahmed48 Nabeelah Mirza 49 Nazlee Hossain Oishee 50 Rahmat-Ul-Kareem Sikder


O Level• 01 Green Gems Intl.School • 01 Subah Zareen 500• 02 Md. Adil Hossain 501• 03 Ahmad-Zafar-Ul-Haque 502• 04 Ananta Oliuzzaman 503• 05 Umme Honey 504• Sir John Wilson Michelle• 06 Onella 505• 07 Samin Anwarul Islam 506• 08 Tasneem Hassan 507• 09 Maliha Mustafiz Bhuiyan 508• 10 Mohammed Tahmid 509• B.A.F. Shaheen English Medium School• 11 Samaha Masroor Saqib 510• 12 Saadat Mubasshir 511• 13 Muhammad Sami Irfan 512• 14 Alavee Womia Chowdhury 513• 15 Farzana Fayeza 514• Aga Khan School• 16 Ishma Iqbal 515• 17 Isfar Nazia Sadeq 516• 18 Sadia Tabassum 517• 19 Shaadmaan Ahmed Siddiqui• 20 Syeda Tasfia Tarannum 519• Siddiqui’s Intl. School• 21 Afifah Chowdhury 520• 22 Bushra Zerin 521• 23 Sunayna Illin 522• 24 Sharmishtha Sonalika 523

Bangladesh Intl. School47 Md. Fahim Tajwar 54648 Nusrat Afrin 54749 Paresha Farastu 54850 M Ahnaf Tahmid Rabbani (Ishmam)51 Shahruk Hossain 550 Marie Curie School 52 Mahin Ahsan Faruqui 55153 Fairooz Tasnia 55254 Imtiaz Haque 55355 Syeda Saudah Mehjabin 55456 Anika Tahsin 555 Sunnydale 57 Tasdiqul Haque 55658 Yaameen Al-muttaqi 55759 Saquib Rahman 55860 Salman Bin Aziz 55961 Tanveer Fahad Haque 560Academia62 Md. Abrar Ullah Khan 56163 Rafee Mostofa 56264 Mahmid Saminur Rahman 56365 Faiaz Nizam 564Sunbeams School66 Salman Mohammed 56567 Syed Muktasidul Alam 56668 Tahmida Zaman 56769 Tashfia Chowdhury 56870 Zara Ahmed 569

Intl. Turkish Hope25 Shanzeda Khan 52426 Mashura Rafiq Moumita 52527 Subrina Fahreen Eusa 52628 Najmush Sakib Khan 52729 Rawnak Zarin Khan 528Oxford Intl. School30 Aleef Al-Amin 52931 Shomith Dinesh Mondal 53032 Auroni Semonti Khan 53133 Md. Akram Hossain 53234 Mohammad Arafat 533Maple Leaf Intl. School 35 Pulok Roy 53436 Muhammad Shabeeb AmeenScholastica37 Amit Bhowmik 53638 Mayesha Tashnil 53739 Saaduddin Ishtaq Ahmed 53840 Kazi Nasim Ferdous 53941 Anika Ibnath Hassan 540Hurdco Intl. School42 Mahabub Alam Aliza 54143 Aydha Mehnaz 54244 Sagar Das 54345 Labiba Mustabina 54446 Hasib Abedin 545


SSC participants:

• Azimpur Girls’ School & College• 01Elora Yesmin 101• 02 Tohmina Afroz Bondhon• 03 Sadia Zaman 103• 04 Sazia Shahabuddin 104• 05 Naito Kanon 105• ST. Joseph Higher Secondary School• 06Quazi Samin Wasif 106• 07 Farhan Ishraqqul Islam• 08 Ishrak Hayet 108• 09 Niloy Gupta 109• 10 Nafis Mahdi Arefin 110• Shaheed Anwar Girls’School• 11Sadia Afrin 111• 12 Tasnim Faiza Noushin 112• 13 Ishrat Jahan 113• 14 Sanjida Mehrun Guria 114• 15 Adamjee Cantonment• Public School• Tasnim Mahmood Abir• 16 Syed Abu Sayeed Motaleb• 17 Md. Zannatul Ferdous Shourove• 18 Mohammad Hasanur Arefin Shahira• 19 Md. Al Amin Sajeeb 119• 20 Nowsheen Sharmili 120

H.S.C Notre Dame College 01 Al-Habib Rahman 100102 Mehsam Tanzim Khan03 Tarique Mahmud Pasha04 A.S.M. Rubayet- Ul-Alam05 Sarik Sadman 1005Viqrunnisa Noon School06 Kazi Marwa 100607 Ashika Sharmin Mostaki08 Aapon Saha 100809 Tamanna Khan Toma10 Sayeda Sabina Tasnim11 Nowshin Ahmed 1011Holy Cross College12 Swarna Theodora Hapang13 Onia Akter 1013Rajuk Uttara model collge14Aminul Islam Papon15 Noor-E-Abedin Shifat St. Joseph Higher Secondary School 16Asif Jahan Shuvro 1016

A-Level Dhanmondi Tutorial 1 Arifa Sayyidah Ahsan2 Ruksat Ahmed 5002Mastermind3 Mohammad Alveed Shahid4 Mashiyat Azima Karim5 Farhan Tarafder 5005Hurdco Intl. School6 Shayet Hossain 5006Sunnydale7 Rumayysa abdullah8 Md. Tahmid Rashid9 Adnan Ahmed Salman

O –LevelOxford Intl. School1 Md. Mushfiqur RahmanHurdco Intl. School2 Syed Muntaha Rafid3 Sharif Md. Asif Azad4 Dewan Ayman Hossain5 Kabirul Islam KanonBangladesh Intl. Tutorial School6Shahreen Rahman Y06Sunnydale7 Ranak Roy Chowdhury


iboInternational Biology Olympiad

Next IBOs Future competition organizers The next IBOs will be held in:

IBO n° Year Country City Date

21 2010 Korea Changwon 11-18 Julyhttp://www.ibo2010.org

22 2011 Chinese Taipei Taipei 10-17 July http://ibo2011.org (not active yet)

23 2012 Singapore Singapore (accepted)

24 2013 Switzerland Bern (accepted)

25 2014 Iran (accepted)

26 2015 Denmark (accepted)

27 2016 Vietnam (accepted)

28 2017 New Zealand (preliminary application)

292018 United Kingdom

or Spain

(preliminary application) by IBO Site Administrator — last modified Jun 11, 2010 09:46 PM


Fueling the Future Center forChemical Innovation

In a broader sphere, the center educates students to provide a well-informed and highly trained workforce for future technologies, translates its discoveries to industry for market innovation and job creation, conducts public outreach activities to inform and fuel public interest in the chemical sciences, and strives for diverse participation in its many activities.

A group of young agricultural leaders hearing from Fueling the Future scientists involved in agricultural research and understanding emerging scientific developments relevant to today’s food and agriculture industry.


Research Opportunities

• Since 2010 Bioolympiad has welcomed a diverse group of high-performing students with backgrounds in chemistry, physics, biological science. Each student project helps to light the way toward breakthrough technologies for tomorrow's clean energy solutions:

• Efcf gives people of all ages the opportunity to learn more about the science of clean energy—through informative and engaging demonstrations and activities.

to improve students by implementing innovative approaches


• • Fuel Cells and Batteries: design and synthesis of membranes and polymers for enhanced ion transport; theoretical modeling; fabrication of fuel cells and batteries.

•• Photovoltaic Devices: design and synthesis of molecular structures with enhanced exciton lifetimes, charge transport, and mobility; directed molecular assembly, fabrication, and analysis of devices.

•• Biomass Conversion: zeolite-catalyzed conversion of biomass to fuels.

• Students interested in research opportunities during the academic year are invited to inquire directly with the CCI faculty members listed on this site.

Fueling the Future:


• Objective is to use biotechnology to develop environmentally sustainable alternatives to the numerous petrochemical materials and processes now used for many products essential to our quality of life.

• Improving the economics of producing commercially viable plastics, chemicals, and energy from biomass sources.

• to create a new generation of highly versatile, sustainable, bioplastics, biobased chemicals and bioenergy with unequalled environmental benefits.


Increasing workforce skills in students:

• Many young people fail to find jobs on completing their education because of the mismatch of their skills with the market requirements.

• A solid formal education, effective and relevant vocational training, combined with adequate information, career guidance and counseling and good internship and job placement mechanisms are key factors in raising employability.

• Efcf focuses on increasing workforce skills (e.g. the ability to use technology, communication, creativity, initiative, teamwork, learning to learn, etc.) in students and helping them meet the demands of the job market and contribute to society.

The areas of intervention are:

Technical education

Employability education

Career Education


Technical education:

• Objectives

• Enhance the curriculum in technical subjects to include employability skills;

• Integrate ICT use within Technical Education to provide students with opportunities to develop skills in computer control and to understand how ICTs are used in a variety of real world work situations;

• Extend the Student Science Club (SSC) concept to secondary schools and

• Increase student interest in science, technology and mathematics (STEM).


Employability education:

• Objectives: • Integrate entrepreneurial, employability and science education into classroom

instruction by identifying key competencies and developing projects and lesson plans for existing subjects; and

• Promote employability skills in young people through active learning.

• Mindsets through education and learning and providing young people with opportunities to acquire relevant entrepreneurial competencies at all educational levels (secondary, higher secondary and universities).

• Entrepreneurship should be understood as running a business but also as the development of creativity, initiative, autonomy, team spirit to integrate entrepreneurial, employability and business education into classroom instruction and developing projects and lesson plans for existing subjects.


Career Education

• Objectives:

• Efcf would Provide science project materials and establish scientific activities in secondary schools;

• Establish pilot ‘science club’ in the 5-school clusters to demonstrate how other schools can advance science education;

• Assist students in the 5-school clusters to develop on-line sharing of ideas and study materials and disseminate the concept to other schools.

• Exposing high school students to science education can help them understand the relationships of practical science session and the relevance of their possible earning.

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The needs and expectations are great.

Plant biotechnology is required to generate the knowledge to produce new plants with a higher yield capacity and with better stress resistance. The world also expects the technology to produce plants that can be cultivated with lower inputs of environmentally toxic chemicals, plants that have additional value for specific niche markets, plants that can be turned into bio-factories, plants that can better harvest and transform sunlight.

It can also help them, and their parents, make informed choices at key stages in their education including the selection of:

a)elective subjects in Secondary school; b)a higher secondary or vocational school;c)a degree program and advanced courses; andd)appropriate employment priorities.

In selected high schools, Efcf involves the school psychologists to coordinate career guidance activities and career oriented works in related secondary schools.

The Evaluation component is also working to support teachers in embedding career information within the existing curricula. Life skills and Technical Education subjects in high schools as well as communication are identified as potential curriculum areas for intervention.

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