Biotility

Holiday Closing 2024-2025
2024-12-25 - 2025-01-01
Biotility and the University of Florida will be closed Wednesday, December 25, 2024 through Wednesday, January 1, 2025 for winter break.

ACTE CareerTech Vision 2024 (Exhibiting)
2024-12-05 - 2024-12-06
ACTE CareerTech VISION
December 4-7, 2024
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, TX

ACTE’s CareerTech VISION is the must-attend event for career and technical education (CTE) professionals. VISION offers comprehensive programming covering high-quality CTE in secondary and postsecondary environments and emerging trends in the field to help career and technical educators thrive in their careers. VISION provides attendees with a rich array of networking opportunities, an Expo, hundreds of concurrent program sessions, and numerous networking opportunities. Come find us at the Biotility table!

Thanksgiving (Closed)
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-29
Biotility and the University of Florida will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, 2024 in observance of Thanksgiving.

BioFlorida Conference 2024 (Exhibiting)
2024-11-18 - 2024-11-20
Join us at Florida’s leading life sciences conference to hear about the latest in BioPharma, MedTech and Digital Health, strategize on Florida’s life sciences industry path forward and how the industry is evolving, and connect with hundreds in the life sciences industry.

NABT Professional Development Conference 2024 (Exhibiting)
2024-11-14 - 2024-11-17
Join Biotility and other leaders in biology and life science education at the NABT Professional Development Conference 2024 for interactive workshops, renowned speakers, and the special NABT events that you can’t experience anywhere else.

Veterans Day (Closed)
2024-11-11
Biotility and the University of Florida will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of Veterans Day.

NSTA Fall 2024 (Exhibiting)
2024-11-06 - 2024-11-08
National Association of Science Teachers (NSTA) National Conference
Kansas City Convention Center • Kansas City, MO
November 6-9, 2024
Join Biotility and level up your science and STEM teaching this November at the National Association of Science Teachers (NSTA) Annual Conference, the premier professional learning event of the fall. Whether a new teacher, veteran educator, or somewhere in between, NSTA is your destination for personal and professional growth with an unparalleled program featuring visionary speakers, compelling sessions, interactive workshops, unique networking opportunities, and more!

UF Homecoming (Closed)
2024-10-18
Biotility and the University of Florida will be closed on Friday, October 18 for UF’s Homecoming celebrations.

NCHSE 2024 (Exhibiting)
2024-10-16 - 2024-10-17
National Consortium for Health Science Education Annual Conference
October 16-18, 2024
Phoenix-Glendale, AZ

The National Consortium for Health Science Education provides a national forum for health science state leaders to respond to today’s most pressing and ever-changing healthcare issues and workforce needs. In collaboration with its members, NCHSE creates strategic priorities and action plans among a growing community of health science leaders, teachers, and partners with a vested interest in educating the next generation of health professionals. Be sure to stop by Biotility’s table in the exhibit hall!

Project Lead The Way Summit 2024 (presenting)
2024-10-03 - 2024-10-05
October 3-5, 2024
San Diego, CA

Come together with an amazing community of STEM educators, administrators, and advocates for PLTW Summit 2024—a dynamic in-person and virtual conference created to celebrate, support, and inspire all. During the event, you’ll explore our PreK-12 STEM Programs, discover how to improve student outcomes, and create connections that can help your programs thrive. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from engaging keynote speakers, learn about impactful professional development opportunities, and immerse yourself in hands-on PreK-12 STEM curriculum from PLTW.

Be sure to check out Biotility’s presentation on the new BACE practice exam badging system on Friday, October 4th!

BACE Exam Site Registration Opens for AY 2024-2025
2024-09-03
The BACE is an industry-recognized exam designed to assess core skills and knowledge sets identified by industry, and represented within the academic and performance standards of biotechnology programs. The exam was originally vetted by the state of Florida’s industry organization, BioFlorida, which represents more than 3,000 companies and research organizations in the biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and bioagriculture sectors. Since its creation, the BACE has been assessed by national and international companies as other states continue to adopt the exam. The BACE is currently administered at 200+ locations throughout the United States and has been formally recognized as an Industry-Recognized Credential (IRC) in 15 states.

The BACE is open to all applicants and no prerequisites are required. It includes both a written examination (Knowledge Exam) and a practical skills evaluation (Practical Exam). Both assessments are closed book. There are two Exam Administration Options: Paper & Pencil Administration and Computer-Based Administration.

Paper and Pencil Testing
Candidates test on site with a live proctor. The Knowledge Exam is taken in a standard classroom, and the Practical Exam is taken in a science lab under the observation of an approved Skills Evaluator.
Computer-Based Testing
Candidates test on site with a live proctor. Both the Knowledge and Practical portions are taken in a computer lab or a standard classroom using the candidates’ personal computers.

The BACE consists of nine categories. Please visit the Exam Specifications page to see detailed information regarding the exam portions, duration, number of questions per portion, subjects covered, and number of questions per subject. Candidates must score 80% or above to pass the BACE. A candidate’s score is determined by averaging the highest grade of the Knowledge Exam and the highest grade of the Practical Exam. Candidates are permitted to take the exam a maximum of three times within a calendar year, with a 20-day waiting period between attempts.

Upon completion of the exam, each successful candidate will receive:

A BACE-credentialed certificate
A letter for potential employers explaining the benefits of hiring a BACE-credentialed candidate
A digital credential that can be verified online by potential employers

Labor Day (Closed)
2024-09-02
Biotility and the University of Florida will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day.

High Impact Technology Exchange Conference (HI-TEC) 2024 (exhibiting)
2024-07-29 - 2024-08-01
Supported by the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (NSF ATE) program, HI-TEC is a national conference on advanced technological education where secondary and postsecondary educators, counselors, industry professionals, trade organizations, and technicians can update their knowledge and skills. Charged with preparing America’s skilled technical workforce, the event focuses on the preparation needed by the existing and future workforce for companies in the high-tech sectors that drive our nation’s economy. Come find us at the Biotility booth!

Independence Day (Closed)
2024-07-04 - 2024-07-05
Biotility and the University of Florida will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of Independence Day.

HOSA International Leadership Conference 2024 (Exhibiting)
2024-06-26 - 2024-06-28
Future health professionals – join Biotility at HOSA’s International Leadership Conference to experience competitive events focused on leadership. professional and technical skills; educational seminars, workshops and exhibits presented by professional partners; an opportunity to meet people from across the globe with similar career goals; and so much more!

NIIMBL National Meeting 2024
2024-06-25 - 2024-06-27
Engage in unparalleled conversations with other key thought leaders around the crucial topics facing our community at the 2024 NIIMBL National Meeting. Debate, disagree, and find shared understanding with esteemed colleagues about challenges that impact innovation and learn about the latest technologies and ideas coming from within our community. Experience your status as a changemaker with a sphere of influence in the NIIMBL community. Join us this year at the Biotility booth!

IBTE Cohort 2: In-Person Training
2024-06-24 - 2024-06-27
Biotility’s Industrial Biotechnology Teacher Experience (IBTE) is an 80-hour professional development program designed for educators who are (or will be) teaching Biotechnology courses*, Project Lead the Way’s Biomedical Science curriculum, or any science course in which biotechnology concepts and techniques may be integrated.
The primary aim of this course is to provide experience with the skills, techniques, and knowledge to teach biotechnology curricula in the context of working in the biotech industry. In addition, there will be guidance and practice with the preparative steps necessary for the hands-on components of the program. Industry experience will include the design, development, testing, and manufacture of a biopharmaceutical product. Participants will develop an understanding of the departmental roles and careers, as well as the criteria associated with working in this highly regulated environment.
This program is based on a flipped classroom format. Prior to a week-long session of hands-on training, participants will complete four modules of self-paced lectures, complementary coursework, and assessments. Two one-week cohorts of hands-on training are scheduled to be held at our training facility in Alachua, FL. During this week, participants will complete hands-on activities and techniques aligned with content presented in each of the online modules. Participants will also have the option to sit for the Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam (BACE).

Juneteenth (Closed)
2024-06-19
Biotility and the University of Florida will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in observance of Juneteenth.

IBTE Cohort 1: In-Person Training
2024-06-17 - 2024-06-20

ACTE Region III Leadership Conference 2024 (Exhibiting)
2024-06-12 - 2024-06-14
Join Biotility at the ACTE Region III Conference in Indianapolis, which will provide career and technical education professionals with a relevant and exciting professional and leadership development opportunity. There will be many networking opportunities and a diverse selection of workshops for all CTE educators.

Learn more and register: https://www.acteonline.org/region-page/region-i-conference/

Deadline: BACE Exam Site Orders for AY 2023-2024
2024-06-03 23:59 (America/New_York)
The Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam (BACE) is an industry-recognized exam designed to assess core skills and knowledge sets defined by the bioscience industry. The credential is used nationwide as a hiring benchmark, and credential earners are prepared for direct entry into the biotechnology workforce.
Please complete Step 1: Exam Site Registration before placing an order. Note that first attempt orders must be received at least 6 weeks prior to the desired testing date.

BIO International Convention 2024 (Exhibiting)
2024-06-03 - 2024-06-06
The BIO International Convention in San Diego, CA is the largest and most comprehensive event for biotechnology, representing the full ecosystem of biotech with more than 20,000 industry leaders from across the globe.
Whether you work at a public pharmaceutical company, biotech startup, academia, non-profits, and government or are a researcher, business development professional or investor, BIO is where you’ll make valuable connections and build relationships.
Look for us in the BioFlorida Pavilion!

Memorial Day (Closed)
2024-05-27
Biotility and the University of Florida will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day.

ACTE Region I Leadership Conference 2024 (Presenting)
2024-05-01 - 2024-05-03
Join us at the ACTE Region I Conference, which provides career and technical education professionals with a relevant and exciting professional and leadership development opportunity. There will be many networking opportunities and a diverse selection of workshops for all CTE educators.

Learn More: https://www.acteonline.org/region-page/region-i-conference/

Deadline: BACE Exam Site Registration for AY 2023-2024
2024-04-29 23:59
The Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam (BACE) is an industry-recognized exam designed to assess core skills and knowledge sets defined by the bioscience industry. The credential is used nationwide as a hiring benchmark, and credential earners are prepared for direct entry into the biotechnology workforce.
Register your Exam Site today to take advantage of free benefits such as two full practice exams, extra math practice, and a variety of supplemental learning materials.

Celebration of Biotechnology 2024 (Exhibiting)
2024-04-25 09:30 - 13:00
Now in its 19th year, the Celebration of Biotechology is Florida’s largest life sciences exhibit show. The Celebration offers informative exhibitors, guided bus tours of the Gainesville/Alachua biotech community, music, and food vendors. This annual event is a great opportunity to connect with life sciences executives in the region and across the state.
Keep an eye out for Biotility’s table at the event!

More info: https://www.bioflorida.com/page/2024Celebration

NIIMBL US Biopharma Workforce Partnership Conference (presenting)
2024-04-17 - 2024-04-18
Join us in Boston April 17-18 for a first-of-its-kind national event focused on strengthening talent acquisition efforts nationally by enhancing industry partnerships with academic and non-profit organizations focused on life science workforce development.
Sponsored by the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL), the US Biopharma Workforce Partnership Conference seeks to strengthen connections between industry professionals tasked with hiring, talent acquisition, and community engagement with myriad biopharmaceutical manufacturing-focused universities, community colleges, non-degree skill-based pathway providers, and national workforce intermediaries.

Learn more and register: https://web.cvent.com/event/9ca4874f-8132-405b-b571-026c1a5acf03/websitePage:7024aa26-d037-435c-83dd-84f32407d7be?locale=en

HOSA - FL State Leadership Conference (Exhibiting)
2024-04-05
HOSA – Future Health Professionals is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services and is designed for student leaders pursuing careers in the healthcare industry.
Biotility will be exhibiting this year at the Florida chapter’s State Leadership Conference on Friday, April 5th.

More Info: https://www.flhosa.org/conferences/state-leadership-conference-slc/

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2024
2024-03-23 - 2024-03-26
Discover BMB is the annual meeting of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

With a mission to share the latest, most impactful research findings in the molecular life sciences, #DiscoverBMB offers an exciting agenda that includes talks by the field’s foremost experts, as well as opportunities for midcareer and early-career scientists and students to present their work as poster presentations or short talks.
Biotility will present a poster this year.

NSTA Spring 2024 (Exhibiting)
2024-03-20 - 2024-03-21
National Association of Science Teachers (NSTA) National Conference
Denver, CO
March 20-23, 2024
Join Biotility and level up your science and STEM teaching this spring at the National Association of Science Teachers (NSTA) Annual Conference, the premier professional learning event of the fall. Whether a new teacher, veteran educator, or somewhere in between, NSTA is your destination for personal and professional growth with an unparalleled program featuring visionary speakers, compelling sessions, interactive workshops, unique networking opportunities, and more!
