UMBI Foundation

The UMBI Foundation supports the efforts of UMBI's K - 12 Education and Outreach Programs. UMBI's flagship education programs include the Maryland Loaner Lab (MDLL) and SciTech, on-site student laboratory. The MDLL offers comprehensive biotechnology curriculum and lab activities available in a self-contained kit. Each kit, delivered via Fed-Ex, contains all of the reagents, equipment, background information and protocols for students to conduct inquiry-based science activities in the classroom. Since it began in 2004, the MDLL has served over 16,400 students in 20 of the 24 Maryland school districts. SciTech offers students the opportunity to experience biotechnology first-hand in our dedicated student laboratory led by an expert instructor. Located UMBI's Center for Marine Biotechnology in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, SciTech has served over 25,000 students since its inception. All of UMBI's curricula are aligned with Maryland's Voluntary State Curriculum.

MdBio foundation

MdBio foundation, a private charitable organization, provides and supports bioscience awareness, education and workforce development in the state of Maryland. MdBio Foundation’s flagship education program is MdBioLab, a custom-built mobile bioscience laboratory that provides a compelling learning environment, centered on hands-on inquiry-based laboratory experiences.
The program serves high school students and their teachers throughout the state of Maryland. In addition to increasing science literacy, MdBioLab focuses on student awareness of career opportunities in bioscience.
MdBioLab’s curriculum incorporates the use of research-grade equipment while aligning with Maryland State Department of Education core learning goals for science. All activities are presented by experienced scientists. Instructors work closely with each classroom teacher to ensure an age-appropriate experience that is relevant to the students’ lives while aligning with classroom goals and requirements.