Undergraduate Catalog 2009-2011

Biotechnology Institute

The Biotechnology Institute at CCSU is an interdisciplinary organization dedicated to developing graduates with excellent research skills to join the growing workforce in the field of biotechnology. The institute is housed in the Department of Biomolecular Sciences and serves as a link between the academic community at CCSU and Connecticut's biotechnology industries.

The institute provides unique research opportunities for undergraduates in the area of biotechnology, fosters the pursuit of research, promotes academic programs and student-centered research, develops strong contacts with Connecticut's biotechnology community in order to create opportunities for CCSU graduates to enter the biotechnology workforce through internships, cooperative education, and full-time employment, and conducts outreach programs that foster interest in biotechnology and science among pre-college students.