# Description
Participants conduct research on a contemporary biotechnology based on an annual theme, document their research, and create an effective interactive multimedia display to educate an elementary school audience. The information gathered may be student-performed research or a re-creation or simulation of research performed by the scientific community. If appropriate, a model or prototype depicting some aspect of the issue may be included. Semifinalists make a presentation and are interviewed.
# Theme
Topic: Tissue Engineering. Tissue Engineering is a biomedical engineering discipline that uses a combination of cells, engineering, materials methods, and suitable biochemical and physicochemical factors to restore, maintain, improve, or replace different types of biological tissues.
# Careers Associated
Bioinformatics Processor
Food Scientist
Microbiologist
Radiographer
Quality Control Analyst
# Oklahoma Eligibility
Entries are limited to two teams per chapter.
# Coordinators
The individuals listed below are familiar with the event and available to give guidance. Please email them if you have questions regarding this event.
Leah Stone
Event Coordinator
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Alan Bell
Event Manager