MdBio Foundation Partnership Guide

13

YEARS
EXPERIENCE

130K

STUDENTS
SERVED

MdBio Foundation 400+
Partnership
SCHOOLS
Opportunities VISITS

Brian Gaines, CEO, MdBio Foundation and Matt Bell, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer, MedImmune

WE BELIEVE THE STUDENTS OF
TODAY WILL MAKE THE INNOVATIVE
BREAKTHROUGHS OF TOMORROW.

READ MORE ABOUT EACH PROGRAM, AVAILABLE SPONSORSHIP, AND PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.

WHO WE ARE the STEM workforce, and foster development of a pipeline of
qualified professionals to work in the region.
The MdBio Foundation (MdBio) is a nonprofit organization serving
students and teachers that provide innovative, effective, and MdBio Foundation offers a variety of different options to partner
experiential science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with programs that serve many of Maryland’s students. The
(STEM) education opportunities. Our mission is to use a hands-on, partnership opportunities listed in this guide are not exhaustive
interdisciplinary approach to explore real-world, problem-centric and numerous options are available.
curriculum that bridges school, community, health, and business.
We also build awareness of STEM careers, increase diversity in

Everywhere we turn, some aspect of science, technology, engineering, and math

touches us. MdBio understands that and uses real-world, experiential activities to

keep students engaged and interested in tangible career options down the road.

Partnering with MdBio Foundation not only offers an opportunity to propel and

motivate the next generation of STEM visionaries, but also provides MedImmune scientists

and professionals a chance to support innovation in the community — inspiring students

through their own experiences. It makes a difference! STEVE COATS, PH.D.
Vice President, External Science Strategy, MedImmune
MdBio Foundation Board of Directors

WHY? HOW WE SERVE

Strengthen your future workforce MdBio’s education offerings began in the late 1990s before
MdBioLab was built in 2003. MdBioLab is a 45-foot tractor-trailer
MdBio believes that the students of today will make the innovative that has been converted into a mobile laboratory and it provides
breakthroughs of tomorrow. Since 1997, MdBio Foundation has high school students across Maryland with real-world, problem-
been a cornerstone organization bridging industry, government centric activities and operates during the school year. Since then,
and academia to foster a robust and diverse STEM workforce. MdBio has monitored the needs of students to prosper in STEM,
According to a Brookings Institution report, "The Hidden STEM and in response, introduced additional programs to meet them.
Economy," the Washington-Baltimore corridor boasts the second Today, MdBio operates a successful mobile laboratory program;
largest combined hub of STEM workers. Thousands of new jobs Young Science Explorer’s Program for middle school students;
are being created each year, but will remain open without skilled, student competitions; ATLAS: Advancing Tomorrow’s Leaders +
qualified workers to fill them. A shortage of STEM talent exists STEM college and career conference; and workforce development
and the problem will only grow as more jobs are created if more programs.
students aren’t engaged in STEM. Our region’s economic future
depends on developing a diverse and qualified workforce to meet To get involved, contact Dana Pauley at DPauley@
the needs of the life sciences, health care, technology, advanced mdbiofoundation.org
manufacturing and cyber security industries that drive the region’s
21st century economy. STAY CONNECTED @mdbiolab

MdBio is an award-winning organization with proven programs @mdbiofoundation
that meet the needs of students and job seekers across the
region. Please join us in building the STEM workforce of
tomorrow.

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WITH OVER 400 SCHOOL VISITS, MDBIOLAB HAS ST. MARY’S WICOMICO
VISITED TO EVERY SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE STATE!
WORCESTER
SOMERSET

MdBioLab is a 45-foot custom mobile laboratory that has GOAL:
welcomed over 130,000 students since 2003. Students
engage in a range of laboratory activities covering physics, Increase student experience and confidence with laboratory
biology, chemistry, and environmental science with real- concepts and techniques while alleviating budgetary burdens
world, problem centric curriculum. of laboratory science on schools.

MdBioLab increases positive attitudes about STEM, including
awareness of careers, knowledge of advanced concepts, and
confidence in using laboratory equipment.

83% MINORITY 67% FEMALE 80% OF TEACHERS REPORTED THEIR
STUDENTS STUDENTS STUDENTS EXPRESSED A HIGHER INTEREST
SERVED SERVED IN SCIENCE IN SCHOOL AFTER RECEIVING AN
MDBIOLAB VISIT.

IN DEVELOPMENT:

A next-generation STEM mobile laboratory (ML 2.0) that will engage students in advanced technology
and STEM concepts that relate back to the what they are learning in the classroom.





MdBioLab brings the lab to the school and you can be a part of it! 24 $10,000
There are a variety of ways to support MdBioLab, including grant Cover the costs for up to 500 students from one school
making, sponsorship underwriting, and throwing your own fundraiser Cr to climb onboard MdBioLab and enhance the STEM
benefiting it. education they receive from their school!
Chromium Benefits include:
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GRANT OPPORTUNITIES: • Company logo on MdBioLab
Your company may provide a one-time or multiyear grant that will
offset the costs associated with operating MdBioLab or enhance the • A volunteer opportunity for a small number of your
program through curriculum development. employees to come on MdBioLab and talk to students about
their career path

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: • Company logo on MdBio Foundation website
Keep MdBioLab on the road by covering the cost of travel,
equipment, and supplies, and benefit the students of a school, • Company logo on MdBio Foundation marketing materials
multiple schools, or even a county!
• And more!

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Cover the costs for up to 2,500 students from five Cover the costs of laboratory equipment of MdBioLab
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enhance the STEM education they receive from their school year!
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school! • Company logo on MdBio Foundation website

Benefits include: • Company logo on MdBio Foundation marketing materials

• Company logo on MdBioLab • And more!

• Unique volunteer opportunities developed to match your 10 $1,000
employee’s needs Cover the costs of laboratory supplies for MdBioLab for
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• Design a day of learning opportunities/speaking engagements school year!
either at a chosen school or your company facility Neon Benefits include:
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• Company logo on MdBio Foundation website

• Company logo on MdBio Foundation marketing materials • Company logo on MdBio Foundation website

• Unique PR opportunities designed to benefit your company • Company logo on MdBio Foundation marketing materials

• And more! • And more!

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enhance the STEM education they receive from their
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school!

Benefits include:

• Company logo on MdBioLab

• Unique volunteer opportunities developed to match your
employee’s needs

• Design a half-day of learning opportunities/speaking
engagements either at a chosen school of your company
facility

• Company logo on MdBio Foundation website

• Company logo on MdBio Foundation marketing materials

• Unique PR opportunities designed to benefit your company Kiran Chodavarapu, Process Innovation Leader, WR Grace and
Brian Gaines, CEO, MdBio Foundation
• And more!

YOUNG SCIENCE
EXPLORERS PROGRAM

The Young Science Explorers Program (YSEP) is an intensive 30-hour summer program where middle school
students can explore STEM-related industry and careers. Students who participate in YSEP gain increased
access to information about bioscience industry products, research, and related careers through project- and
inquiry-based laboratory experiences that are aligned with local, state and national curriculum standards.

Students are engaged in a week long project using current bioscience laboratory techniques. In addition to
intensive hands-on laboratory work taught by experienced instructors, students will also participate in several
field trips to local Maryland science organizations, engaging in science career exploration and meeting with
local scientists. Past visits included MedImmune, Emergent BioSolutions, J. Craig Venter Institute, QIAGEN,
Proctor & Gamble, and University of Maryland BioPark.

This program targets sixth, seventh and eighth graders as they begin to form opinions about science and
their future careers. Students experience a wide variety of careers and ways that Maryland organizations are
researching and developing products and therapies that will shape participants' career decisions positively
and influence their view of science as a career.

YSEP participants have shown a statistically significant increase of

27% in content knowledge.

Students form their opinions about whether or not they like math and science in middle
school. Help keep positive attitudes about both by supporting the Young Science Explorers
Program!

$10,000 — EXPLORER
Cover the costs associated for camp for 24 students, including transportation to field trips,
counselors to teach activities, equipment and supplies; or provide scholarships for 48 students
to attend YSEP free of charge.
Benefits include:

• Company logo on YSEP materials
• Provide a tour of your company for YSEP campers
• Company logo on MdBio Foundation website
• Company logo on MdBio Foundation
• And more!

$5,000 — SUPPORTER
Cover the costs associated for camp for 12 students, including transportation to field trips,
counselors to teach activities, equipment and supplies or provide scholarships for 24 students
to attend YSEP free of charge.
Benefits include:

• Company logo on YSEP materials
• Provide tour of your company for YSEP campers
• Company logo on MdBio Foundation website YSEP page
• And more!

$1,000 — GUIDE
Cover the costs of transportation to field trips for one week of YSEP.
Benefits include:

• Company logo on YSEP materials
• Company logo on MdBio Foundation website YSEP page
• And more!

ATLAS: ADVANCING
TOMORROW’S
LEADERS + STEM

The ATLAS College and Career Conference provides an 91% 1,000 63%
important space for students to learn more about exciting
careers in STEM. During the ATLAS event, students discover % MINORITY NUMBER OF % FEMALE
possible STEM career paths through keynote presentations STUDENTS PARTICIPANTS STUDENTS
and career panels with professionals from a variety of fields
and backgrounds. ATLAS participants also learn about 94%
college and internship opportunities during discussions
with young professionals and representatives from Maryland STUDENTS KNOW MORE ABOUT
colleges, companies and organizations. STEM CAREER OPTIONS

This event is geared towards high school students who 94%
either have an interest in STEM or want to learn more about
this profitable and rewarding career path. STUDENTS FEEL MORE
CONFIDENT TALKING TO STEM
• Meet and network with STEM professionals
• Learn about college and education advancement PROFESSIONALS

opportunities 97%
• Find paid and unpaid internships + scholarships
• Raffle prizes STUDENTS WOULD LIKE TO
• FREE lunch and snacks ATTEND ANOTHER ATLAS EVENT
• Parent/guardian information session-learn about

financial aid, colleges, potential careers for your
students and more!

Congressman Chris Van Hollen and ATLAS students



Connect a student with their future STEM career by supporting ATLAS! IMAGE ORDER: TOP - BOTTOM:
Bahija Jallal, Executive Vice-President, MedImmune
$5,000 — TITLE SPONSOR
Benefits include: Donna Edwards, U.S. Representative

• Company logo on MdBio Foundation website Vennard Wright, Chief Information Officer for
• Company name and logo (with hyperlink when appropriate) on marketing materials Prince George's County Government
• Company name in event press release
• Exhibit space at ATLAS
• Company mention in opening remarks, company logo in program book
• Invitation to VIP reception for up to five employees
• Full page ad in program book

$2,500 — SESSION SPONSOR
Benefits include:

• Company logo on MdBio Foundation website
• Company name and logo (with hyperlink when appropriate) on marketing materials
• Company name in event press release
• Exhibit space at ATLAS
• 1 company representative on leadership panel
• Company mention in opening remarks
• Company logo in program book
• Invitation for 2 employees to VIP reception

$1,000 — COMMUNITY SPONSOR
Benefits include:

• Company logo on MdBio Foundation website
• Company name and logo (with hyperlink when appropriate) on marketing materials
• Exhibit space at ATLAS
• Invitation for 1 employee to VIP reception

$500 — EVENT SPONSOR
Benefits include:

• Company logo on MdBio Foundation website company name and logo on marketing
materials

• Company logo in program book

STUDENT
COMPETITIONS

MdBio Foundation partners with local and national organizations to provide Benjamin H. Wu, Deputy Secretary, Maryland Department of
competitions and challenges for students of various age levels. Business and Economic Development; Judy Costello

Past competitions hosted include: Director, Office of BioHealth and Life Sciences, Dept of
Commerce, State of Maryland; Brad Fackler, Senior Director,
BIOGENEIUS CHALLENGE
An international competition for high school students in grades 9-12 to showcase Office of BioHealth and Life Science at State of Maryland
their original research in biotechnology. The competition consists of three challenges: Department of Commerce
global healthcare, global sustainability, and global environment.

STEM VOICE
A national competition for students in grades 5-12 to show off their love of STEM in a
creative way in a 60-second video.

INNOVATE FOR HEALTH
In this challenge, students must create an innovative solution that targets a
substantial health category including chronic disease, acute care, and a major life
stage.

Do you have an idea for a student competition that you would like to fund?
Contact Dana Pauley at [email protected] to discuss your idea.

Craig Williams, Chief of Staff, Office of Governor; Brian
Gaines, CEO, MdBio Foundation; Brian Rosen, Vice President,

Government Affairs and Policy, Novavax

WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT

MARYLAND TECH CONNECTION (MTC)
• Part of two week MTC career restart program
• Industry awareness of bioscience and IT
• Two hour presentation
• IT, BIO industry discussions
• Hands on laboratory related to drug development

BIOTRAIN
• Part of one day Maryland bio industry awareness event
• Conduct multiple presentations on MdBioLab
• 45 minute presentation
• Bio industry discussions
• Hands on laboratory related to drug development
• Funded by Maryland EARN in 2013, 2014 and 2015

MdBio Foundation does all of the hard work in marketing,
communicating and then working with the students to get them
excited about STEM. I am honored to support your mission and speak
to students about my career path. Unlike so many other projects or
endeavors, the results of STEM education span generations.

- Kiran Chodavarapu, Process Innovation Leader, WR Grace

STAY CONNECTED @mdbiolab

@mdbiofoundation