RAV3N Introduction to Biocontainment Research

RAV3N (Research Alliance for Veterinary Science and Biodefense BSL-3 Network) hosted 22 high-school students at Texas A&M Global Health Research Complex (GHRC) on July 12, 2023 for a pilot outreach event entitled “Introduction to Biocontainment Research”. These students were attending a summer camp held by the Texas A&M Veterinary Science Certificate Program. In addition to learning about biocontainment research and career opportunities in this field and a tour of the facility, students engaged in hands-on activities in the training lab including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) donning and doffing, entry/exit procedures for BSL-3 laboratories, and testing out their pipetting skills at the lab bench.  The students had a great time learning about biocontainment research and several expressed interest in pursuing this career option.