Join Biodesign Challenge
Join us for the 10th anniversary of Biodesign Challenge, an international competition and education program for high schools and colleges that introduces students to the intersections of biotechnology, art, and design!
By registering for the program, your classroom gains access to our resources and mentor network. After the Challenge, everyone who participated in a BDC course, not just finalists, becomes a part of the growing biodesign alumni community and receives support for future opportunities.
1. LIBRARY + WEBINARS
Gain access to our online library of resources and take part in interactive webinars hosted by leaders in art, design, and science.
2. EXPERT MENTORSHIP
Classroom matchmaking with experts helps students envision the future of biotech, delve into the science, and explore the emerging issues associated with its use.
Image Credit: Paul Robeson High School, Aula Future, FirstHand
3. PROJECTS
Develop projects that explore biotechnology's role in sustainability, fashion, agriculture, architecture, biomaterials, medicine, water, ethics, and more.
5. PRIZES
Compete for awards such as the Glass Microbe, Outstanding Science, Outstanding Social Critique, sponsored prizes, and more.
7. IMPACT
Join the first generation of biodesigners who are innovating with biotechnology and engaging the public to foster a better future for people and planet.
4. SUMMIT
Present projects at the Summit in NYC at Parsons and the Museum of Modern Art before prominent artists, designers, curators, scientists, entrepreneurs and the general public.
6. NETWORK
Launch projects into their next phase of development with BDC support for alumni opportunities with museums, galleries, investors, and accelerator programs.
“This project gave the students an opportunity to explore what they wanted to do professionally and speak to experts in the field. It also helped them to learn about different issues both socially and scientifically that they may have never otherwise come across.”
Image Credit: Mikhail Dmitriev/ HSE University