Congratulations on participating in BIOTech Futures Challenge for 2023. You're now one step closer to becoming a finalist and getting your hands on one of our many lucrative prizes!
If you're reading this, congrats, you've now signed up to the BIOTech Connect Portal, your one-stop-shop to all things BIOTech Futures! Take your time to familarise yourself with all the features. This is where you'll find access to all resources you should need for the Challenge, ask questions and engage with the BIOTech Futures team and the Challenge community in the discussion board, where you'll submit your assignments, group chat features to make a group with your mentor and peers, our "During Challenge" workshop schedule and links to RSVP, and much more.
Each week we will post questions and drop helpful tips on the discussion board so much sure you use it to your full advantage! We'll also post upcoming During Challenge events in the "Events" Tab where you'll have exclusive invitation to meet PhD students hosting upskilling workshops and Q&A drop-in sessions to help with assignment submissions, so keep and eye out.
For now, we'd love to get to know you better. Take a moment to say hi in the comments. Please always remember to be respecful and follow our portal rules.
Things you could include in your comment post:
Your name
What school you go to
The project you're going to be working on
What you are most excited to learn about during the Challenge
What you enjoy doing during your spare time
The BIOTech Futures Team is really excited to meet you and see all of your projects unfold!
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out via the discussion board (as we might've already answered it or chance are other people have the same question) OR if you have a personal question send us an email at biotechfutures@sydney.edu.au, we're all very friendly and don't bite!
...And if you missed the kick-off session a link will be sent to watch the recording and view the slides shortly.
Good luck
Josh, on behalf of the BIOTech Futures Team
Hi everyone!
I am Soumya Sharma and go to Turramurra High School. I am super exted to be working on my prject for this year ! In my spare time I enjoy walking my dogs, playing the drums and playing soccer. I am super keen on learning about everyones projects.