Resources

ACHS Fellowship Program

AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships

Scoville Peace Fellowship

The Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program

Youth for Biosecurity Fellowship

Open PhD Positions

We have two open and funded positions for new PhD students beginning as early as January 2026. One project relates to engineering synthetic microbial communities and the other is focussed […]

Curriculum Module: Biosecurity & Bioethics Education Resource (B-BER)

A case study-based guide for developing engaging biosecurity and/or bioethics lessons, created by members of EBRC’s Student & Postdoc Association.

Community Education & Outreach Activities

From the wider community, workshops, short-courses, classroom activities and hands-on training opportunities to share education and training tools in engineering biology.

Engineering Biology Across the U.S.

Across the U.S., engineering biology is sparking local innovation, creating jobs, and strengthening supply chains. Check out our state-by-state resources to see how this field is helping communities, and the nation, tackle critical challenges across health, sustainability, food, and more.

Associate Project Manager

EBRC is seeking an (Associate) Project Manager to conduct science policy research and engagement for the advancement of engineering biology.

Science Policy Postdocs

The Engineering Biology Research Consortium (EBRC) is seeking postdoctoral scholars interested in science policy. Postdocs will leverage their previous training to work with EBRC programs and to conduct an individual research project.

Curriculum Module: Introduction to Engineering Biology

A set of lecture slides covering the basics of engineering biology, including methodology, core tools, and impacts.

EBRC Statement of Ethics in Engineering Biology Research

Engineering biology draws on advances in biology, chemistry, computer science, and engineering to understand, design, and construct biological systems and organisms. As with other science and engineering disciplines, engineering biology […]

Principles of Synthetic Biology edX Course

A free, online course on the basics of synthetic biology with a focus on programming genetic circuits.

Travel & Reimbursement Policy

EBRC’s policies for participant support and travel for EBRC events.

Kathryn Brink

I am characterizing peptide interactions with a virulence-associated bacterial sensor (two-component system) from Salmonella Typhimurium, with the goal of identifying therapeutically-relevant antimicrobial peptides. As part of this work, I generate […]

Synthetic Biology In Space

Synthetic biology might enable humans to live on another planet. Watch to learn about the capabilities we have and how we can engineer biology to survive and thrive in space.

Cassandra Barrett

Mammalian synthetic biologist with specific focus on epigenetic engineering. Interested in the implementation of genetic medicines and epigenetic technologies in a clinical setting.

What is a Gene Drive?

“Gene drives” are a hot topic in biotechnology…

Curriculum Modules

This initiative aims to build on existing resources to produce valuable teaching materials for course instructors and assistants. We are building up-to-date, agile and adaptable curriculum modules for teaching engineering biology – including dynamic classwork, lab protocols, data analysis and homework, reading and recitation, and quiz and exam materials.