February 1, 2010

Ribbon Cutting at Roxbury Community College

Roxbury Community College President Dr. Terry Gomes and Life Sciences Center President & CEO Dr. Susan Windham-Bannister prepare to cut the ribbon, officially opening the college¡¯s new Biotechnology Laboratory.
Roxbury Community College President Dr. Terry Gomes and Life Sciences Center President & CEO Dr. Susan Windham-Bannister prepare to cut the ribbon, officially opening the college’s new Biotechnology Laboratory.

Life Sciences Center President & CEO Susan Windham-Bannister recently cut the ribbon at Roxbury Community College’s new biotechnology laboratory. The new facility will provide biotechnology and biomanufacturing students with valuable lab skills in the life sciences. The college has two programs in biotechnology including a two year Associate of Science degree and a one year Certificate degree. Students will also gain experience through external internships in biotechnology and the life sciences. There are 32 students enrolled in the college’s Biotechnology Programs, with six students slated to graduate in May 2010.