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Shaping Houston's Future in Biomanufacturing

 

BioPath@ TMC is a unique program that connects Houston high school students to rewarding biomanufacturing careers. Through partnerships between TMC and bio-education organizations, this first-ever initiative exposes students to potential life science career paths through hands-on experiences, career simulations, mentorship, and paid internships. 

The Goal?

To build a diverse, skilled workforce to help meet the growing demand for biomanufacturing professionals, while aiding underserved youth and driving local economic growth.

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Why Biomanufacturing?

Biomanufacturing jobs are projected to grow 5% by 2032, with 10,600 new roles expected each year.

 

Economic Growth:

BioPath@TMC will create new job opportunities for underserved students and attract biomanufacturing companies to Houston, boosting the local economy.

Workforce Development:

42% of TMC institutions anticipate high demand for bio technicians in the near future, yet Houston lacks sufficient life science educational programs. BioPath@TMC addresses both needs.

Career Paths for Underserved Youth:

The program offers alternative career options, empowering students who may not follow traditional college paths and engaging them in Houston's innovation economy.

Diverse Talent Base:

By recruiting diverse talents, BioPath@TMC fosters inclusivity, productivity, varied perspectives, and a rich biomanufacturing workforce.
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New Roles in Biomanufacturing Expected Every Year

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of all TMC institutions anticipate high demand for biotechnicians over the next 2 years

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OUR PARTNERS

 

BioPath@TMC provides high school students with biomanufacturing exposure, education, internships, and mentorship, paving the way for stable, promising career as lab technicians. TMC’s partners include HISD, Learning Undefeated, which offers mobile STEM labs, and BridgeYear, which provides onsite career “test drives.”

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HISD

Houston Independent School District

TMC and its partners are addressing gaps in STEM education and career readiness by offering hands-on learning and new career paths to HISD students.

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BridgeYear

Through BridgeYear, students will be able to participate in biomanufacturing simulations, mastering techniques like column chromatography to identify target proteins.

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Learning Undefeated

Learning Undefeated provides BioPath students with mobile STEM labs to help students develop practical skills in pipetting, labeling, and sample analysis, aligned with Texas biology standards.
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Stay on the BioPath

 

BioPath@TMC is transforming biomanufacturing education for Houston's high school students.

 

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If you’re a teacher or school administrator, help us bring this vital program to your school and shape the future of biomanufacturing.

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Meet the Team

Ashley-McPhail
Ashley McPhail

Chief External Affairs and Administration Officer

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Tom Luby, PhD

Director,

TMC Innovation

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Saniya Mansuri

SMansuri@tmc.edu

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Ashley A. Francis, MPH
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Brandy O'Bryant