During this camp, participants will visit top Omaha area biotechnology companies and learn about career opportunities in the biotechnology industry. In lab, students will perform hands-on biotech activities including fermentation of foods, DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, and more. This unique biotechnology exploration experience is a must for any student interested in science, math, engineering, mechanics, and technology.

Lunch will be provided each day. Please bring money for ice cream on 6/19. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: Students must wear pants and closed toe shoes for the industry tours. Students will not be allowed to tour if these items of clothing are not worn. If you have not done so, please complete the liability form including any allergies. A link to the form is attached. Field Trips listed below. MCC staff will be driving students to and from each location. Monday 6/17 SYNGENTA- 601 W Dryers Rd, Waterloo, NE 68069 Bus Departs from SOC-MHY at 11:00am Bus Arrives at Syngenta at 11:30am Bus Departs from Syngenta at 3:30pm Bus Arrives at SOC-MHY at 4:00pm Tuesday 6/18 No Field Trip Wednesday 6/19 Field Trip: HUVEPHARMA- 421 W Industrial Lake Dr, Lincoln, NE 668528 UNL Dairy Store- 114 Food Industry Complex, Lincoln, NE 68203 Neogen- 4131 N 48th St. Lincoln, NE 68504 Bus Departs from SOC-MHY at 9:10am Bus Arrives at Huvepharma at 10:10am Bus Departs Huvepharma at 11:45am Bus Arrives at UNL Dairy Store at 12:00pm (Students will need to pay for their own ice cream) Bus Departs UNL Dairy Store at 1:00pm Bus Arrives at Neogen at 1:10pm Bus Departs from Neogen at 3:00pm Bus Arrives at SOC-MHY at 4:00pm Thursday 6/20 Field Trip: Streck- 7002 S 109th St. Lavista, NE 68128 Bus Departs from SOC-MHY at 9:10am Bus arrives at Streck at 9:30am Bus Departs Streck at 12:30pm Bus arrives at SOC-MHY at 1:00pm Friday 6/21 Field Trip: ADS Biotec- 7409 Irvington Rd. Omaha, NE 68122 Bus Departs SOC-MHY at 9:10am Bus Arrives at ADS Biotec at 9:30am Bus Departs ADS Biotec at 11:45am Bus Arrives at SOC-MHY at1215pm