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Allegheny Women's Biotechnology Workforce Collaborative: Investing in Disadvantaged Populations with Technology
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Author(s): Michelle Zuckerman-Parker (Allegheny-Singer Research Institute, USA), Christine Compliment (Allegheny-Singer Research Institute, USA), Megan Rodella (Allegheny-Singer Research Institute, USA), Garth Ehrlich (Allegheny-Singer Research Institute, USA)and J. Christopher Post (Allegheny-Singer Research Institute, USA)
Copyright: 2010
Pages: 27
Source title:
Comparative Blended Learning Practices and Environments
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Eugenia M. W. Ng (Hong Kong Institute of Education, China)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-852-9.ch011
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Abstract
The Allegheny Women’s Biotechnology Workforce Collaborative (AWBWC) is a research based educational intervention designed to support participants with “lifelines” using blended learning as they further their education and enter the biotechnology workforce. This holistic educational approach provides didactic instruction with a focus on individualized learning using technology to foster personal skill development and mentoring from industry professionals. The AWBWC participants live at 60% below the poverty level and 90% have been victimized. This comparative study is based on a new model and its impact upon achievement. The quantitative data includes participant grade point average (GPA), technology usage, and rate of attrition. The qualitative data includes emails, text messages, focus group and face-to-face interviews. Additionally, anecdotal evidence indicates the children of participants have increased selfesteem, perform better in school as measured by GPA, and desire to pursue higher education.
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