Washington Research Foundation (WRF) has awarded $93,030 over the next two years to support the training of Shoreline Community College (SCC) students working toward careers as research lab technicians. WRF’s grant will provide six-week internships at local research institutions and companies, giving valuable hands-on experience to 10 students enrolled in SCC’s certificate and degree programs in biotechnology.
This award is WRF’s first to a two-year college and marks the expansion of its commitment to making STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) research training more widespread and equitable.
There is a large and growing need for skilled lab technicians, who play a critical role in conducting scientific experiments and supporting researchers in academia and industry. Demand in the greater Seattle area is among the highest in the United States.