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Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation Inc.

aka MassBioEd Foundation   |   Cambridge, MA   |  http://www.massbioed.org/

Mission

Our mission is to build a sustainable life sciences workforce in the region through educational programs that engage and excite teachers, inspire and propel students, and illuminate the pathway from the classroom to careers with a focus on expansion, opportunity, and diversity.

Ruling year info

2001

Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Sunny Schwartz

Main address

255 Main Street 8th Floor

Cambridge, MA 02142 USA

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EIN

22-3799632

NTEE code info

Youth Development Programs (O50)

Employment Training (J22)

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

BioTeach

BioTeach is the flagship program of MassBioEd Foundation. It is an ambitious multi-year science education program designed to support biotechnology instruction and career awareness activities. The program provides students with the opportunity to experience science in the making by supporting schools with research equipment, free workshops for teacher professional development, and building connections with a professional network of scientists. Students' classroom learning is complemented by a range of college and career exploration events. The goal of the program is to enable middle and high schools throughout Massachusetts to teach biotechnology and engage students with hands-on lab experiences that inspire scientific curiosity, understanding, and for some, a career in the life sciences.

Population(s) Served
Students
Children and youth
Teachers

Through BioTalent, MassBioEd illuminates the many pathways into careers in the life sciences and strives to build a diverse and talented workforce. For many years, the demand for talent has exceeded the supply, which is both a challenge and an opportunity. BioTalent’s activities tackle this challenge in multiple ways. Career exploration events engage those about to enter the workforce and students thinking about the future. Apprenticeships offer a pathway into new careers, particularly for historically underrepresented populations. BioTalent conducts real time research on industry development, employer needs, and projected hiring trends, utilizing the information to build partnerships and initiatives that align traditional and non-traditional training with industry needs.

Population(s) Served
Unemployed people
Economically disadvantaged people
Adults
Students

Our continued learning provides individuals with technical and soft skills and knowledge that enhances career growth and cultivates a broader professional network. Held in person and online, they are tailored to ensure quality content and maximize teacher-student interaction. Designed and taught by industry professionals, courses include: project management, communications, leadership and collaboration and are held year-round.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

Awards

@scale recognition 2012

Massachusetts STEM Council

Our Sustainable Development Goals

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Goals & Strategy

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Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

MassBioEd is paving the way to integrate cutting-edge and innovative science into classrooms across the Commonwealth. Our goals are to create a biotechnology literate populace, prepare the biotechnology workforce, and develop future Massachusetts’ biotechnology leaders and open career opportunities to those who have historically been underrepresented in the life science industry.

MassBioEd is a thought leader, advocate and an invaluable resource for Massachusetts’ biotechnology education and workforce development that educates, encourages, builds enthusiasm, and provides creative biotechnology experiences for educators and students.

How we listen

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Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback

Financials

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Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation Inc.

Board of directors
as of 08/26/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

Mr. Christopher Murphy

Vice President and General Manager. Viral Vector Services at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Term: 2019 - 2022


Board co-chair

Lauren Celano

Co-Founder and CEO of Propel Careers

Term: 2020 - 2022

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Christopher Murphy

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Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 8/26/2022
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 08/24/2022

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Data
  • We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.