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Three Reasons you Should Consider Attending a Minnesota School for Biotechnology
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Three Reasons you Should Consider Attending a Minnesota School for Biotechnology

What is Biotechnology? Biotechnology (Biotech) is a branch of science that dates back to the twentieth century. This branch, in its simplest terms, is advancement in technology using biology. University of Northwestern – St. Paul (UNW) works to equip students in engineering…

Friday, November 22, 2024

Biotech in the Twin Cities: Local Leaders Developing the Next Generation
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Biotech in the Twin Cities: Local Leaders Developing the Next Generation

Minnesota has been designated a Regional Tech Hub from the U.S. Department of Commerce, and we are proud to be part of this story by coming alongside the next generation of students learning about and leading change…

Friday, November 3, 2023

Dr. Joel Light Brightens the UNW Biology Department
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Dr. Joel Light Brightens the UNW Biology Department

Hip. Great communicator. Follower of Christ. The man with the chicken. These are all ways students have described Dr. Joel Light. As an assistant professor of biology, Dr. Light has had the opportunity to teach a…

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

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