The science behind reproductive technologies...

With increasing media coverage focusing on the use of embryos for stem cell research, babies born from test tubes, and cloning of Dolly the sheep, many questions arise. Do we really understand how reproductive processes work and the ethics that arise from these developments? As science advances, one area that is quickly arising is the field of Reproductive Physiology. The Techological Advances in Reproductive Biology program (TARB) attempts to address the science behind reproductive technologies...

Students of the program will:

• Participate in a twelve day learning experience on the campus of North Carolina State University or Wingate University that includes travel to a variety of animal production facilities, laboratories, and medical clinics.
• Directly engage (hands on – minds on) in a research project involving embryology and application of new biotechnology to living animals.
• Be mentored by undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Animal Science or Biology and Reproductive Physiologists from NCSU and Wingate University.
• Meet a variety of Professionals, including Veterinarians, Physicians, Research Scientists, Laboratory Technicians, and Industry Representatives.
• Present research topic to parents at the end of the program and peers at his/her respective school within the following school year.
• Increase his/her awareness of the opportunities available for post-secondary education and careers in science.