Babec: Bay Area Biotechnology Education Consortium

babec (“bay-beck”) is the bay area bioscience education community. we are a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving science teachers and students in the san francisco bay area. we supply a biotechnology curriculum, portable laboratory equipment, and hands-on learning opportunities for hundreds of teachers and thousands of students. since 1996, babec’s key to success lies in: 1. developing strong collaborations with teachers, 2. providing a relevant curriculum and technical support, 3. producing cost effective access to educational biotechnology supplies and equipment, and 4. cultivating a strong regional network of educators and community partners. babec is guided by an equity-based philosophy that a high quality science education is a necessity for all students, regardless of academic achievement, socioeconomic status, or english language proficiency. through a combination of teacher professional development and highly leveraged, portable biotech supplies and equipment, babec helps students develop