Employing Microfluidics in the Demonstration of Cell Encapsulation

Abstract

Many states, including Massachusetts, have invested valuable time and energy to develop science education standards that incorporate concepts from the field of engineering. Most engineering standards are implemented in a more intensive manner at the high school level in order to encourage secondary science students to participate in the research and design process. Similarly, the Research Experience for Teachers program offered through Harvard University engages secondary science teachers in the engineering process by providing participants with real research experiences and opportunities to develop tools that can be used to demonstrate that research in a secondary science classroom.