ECBC Microbiologist Helps Bring Science to Life for Aberdeen High School Seniors (March 28)
Looking to bring Advanced Placement (AP) biology textbook concepts to life for more than 30 seniors at Aberdeen High School (AHS), U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) Research Microbiologist Lauren McNew opened the doors to the world of genetics, DNA sampling and genome sequencing during her March 16 visit to the school.
ECBC Scientists Lend Expertise, Judge Student Projects at Aberdeen High School Science Fair (March 11)
Scientists from the U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) recently served as project judges during Aberdeen High School’s (AHS) Third Annual Science Fair, where 100 students in the 10th-, 11th- and 12th-grade presented the results of their independent research projects.
ECBC Scientists Captivate Elementary Students at Harford County’s Inaugural STEM Night (Feburary 23)
Scientists from the U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) participated in Harford County’s inaugural Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Night on Feb.17, offering four separate interactive science experiences to more than 350 students and 300 parents at Youth Benefit’s Elementary School (YBES).
ECBC Joins Discussion Panel at APG STEM Summit, Acts as Key Contributor to Local STEM Initiatives (February 23)
Community and Educational Outreach Program Manager Mary Doak from the U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) joined area education, government and industry leaders in the first of what is expected to be a series of summits on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education Feb.11. The focus of the first meeting was to bring the community together and to create a momentum for the organization of coordinated STEM activities.
ECBC Helps Kick Off New Mentorship Program at Edgewood High School (February 8)
Five staff members from the U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) started the new year by volunteering to serve as mentors in support of a new educational outreach effort sponsored by the National Defense Education Program, Edgewood High School’s (EHS) RAM Hour Academic Club.
ECBC Partners with National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy to impact youths’ lives (February 7)
The U.S. Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) will continue its tradition of supporting community outreach this winter as the Center’s Advanced Design Manufacturing (ADM) Division helps provide real-life job skills and experience to participants in the Maryland Freestate ChalleNGe Academy located at Aberdeen Proving Ground.
ECBC Scientists Host Local Biology and Physical Science Teachers, Bring STEM Concepts to Life (January 28)
Nearly 50 Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) teachers – 26 high school biology and 23 middle school physical science teachers – visited the U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) Jan. 25 during their teacher development day. The goal of this event, partially sponsored by the National Defense Education Program, was to demonstrate the real-world application of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) concepts that teachers convey in the classroom.
ECBC Technical Director Speaks to High School Math Teachers (January 28)
U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) Technical Director Joseph Wienand addressed Harford County high school math teachers during a professional development event at the Center for Educational Opportunity in Aberdeen, Md., Jan. 25.
