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’)NCABR on Facebook NCABR on Twitter NCABR on YouTubeMission & Background Members & Partners Staff Board of Directors News Center Annual Report Blog About Research Members Only Join Our Mailing List For K–12 For Researchers For the Media Support Us Bridging the Gap Workshops STaRS Experience Online Courses Biotech Short Film Curriculum Manuals Coloring & Comic Books aboutbioscience.org NCSTA Conference Other Events Debates in Biomedicine Three I’s & Biosecurity Conference Three R’s Sharing Conference IACUC Conference AWIC Literature Search Training Export Management & Compliance Course Media Training & Communications Program Biological Safety Workshop FBI Biosecurity Workshop Guide Conference Talking Tips Public Outreach The Challenge The public’s perception of bioscience research too often is misinformed. Our Solution NCABR provides free training and materials to K–12 educators by bringing them into research facilities to learn directly from scientists through our Rx for Science Literacy free workshop series . We also offer online courses , curricula and other publications about research and present outreach programs for the general public, including K–12 students. Researcher Support The Challenge Researchers need professional development opportunities and resources about how to better communicate with the public. Our Solution NCABR presents programs on topics such as IACUCs, biosafety and bioethics that help meet the needs of researchers throughout the state and nation. We offer deeply discounted or free admission to employees of NCABR member organizations . We also provide tips on how to talk more easily about research with lay audiences. Crisis Assistance The Challenge Research organizations periodically face crisis situations related to anti-science activity and opposition to animal research. Our Solution NCABR provides strategic guidance to member organizations in crisis situations. We monitor press coverage and are available to interact with the media and draft opinion pieces on our members’ behalf. Members also have access to our detailed crisis and communications manual. Talking Tips It can be tough for researchers to advocate for their work in layman’s terms. Our talking tips can make it easier. Take a Look STEM Education Conference Our Bridging the Gap conference is helping strengthen K–16 STEM education throughout North Carolina. Learn More Teacher Workshops We’re presenting numerous free Rx for Science Literacy workshops during the 2015–16 school year. Register Now Publications Our acclaimed publications include Rx for Science Literacy , a must-have manual for teaching Biomedical Technology. Browse Members & Partners Nearly all of North Carolina’s leading research organizations are active supporters of NCABR. See the Full List aboutbioscience.com Our nationally recognized website features career profiles, topic overviews and a huge glossary. Check it out What’s Coming Up Mon 4/4 Cell Biology and Cancer Research Triangle Park, N.C. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Wed 4/13 The Three I’s & Biosecurity: Creating Connections, Sharing Solutions, Building Strategies Chapel Hill, N.C. Our Latest News NCABR collaborates with Biogen Idec Foundation to assist teachers from economically distressed counties General Home About Research Join Our Mailing List Members Only NCABR on Facebook NCABR on Twitter NCABR on YouTubeMission & Background Members & Partners Staff Board of Directors News Center Annual Report For K-12 Bridging the Gap Workshops Online Courses Biotech Short Film Curriculum Manuals Coloring & Comic Books aboutbioscience.org NCSTA Conference Other Events Debates in Biomedicine For Researchers Talking Tips Three I’s & Biosecurity Conference AWIC Literature Search Workshop IACUC Conference Export Management Workshop Media Training & Communications Program Biological Safety Workshop FBI Biosecurity Workshop Guide Conference For the Media Media Programs Support Us Make an Individual Contribution Become an Organizational Member Make a Program Contribution Providing support for and promoting public understanding of bioscience research Email Us P.O. Box 19469 Raleigh, NC 27619–9469 919.785.1304 © 2015 North Carolina Association for Biomedical Research. All rights...