A New Biology for the 21 st Century Board on Life Sciences A New Biology for the 21 st Century Committee on a New Biology for the 21 st Century Co-Chairs: Co-Chairs: Thomas Connelly, DuPont Company Thomas Connelly, DuPont Company Phillip A. Sharp, MIT Phillip A. Sharp, MIT Study Director: Study Director: Ann Reid, BLS Ann Reid, BLS Sponsors: NIH, NSF, DOE Committee on a New Biology for the 21 st Century Co-Chairs: Co-Chairs: Thomas Connelly, DuPont Company Thomas Connelly, DuPont Company Phillip A. Sharp, MIT Phillip A. Sharp, MIT Study Director: Study Director: Ann Reid, BLS Ann Reid, BLS Sponsors: NIH, NSF, DOE

What is the New Biology? Biology

Biology is at a tipping point-- poised to contribute to solving major societal problems Diagnose and repair ecosystem damage Adapt any food crop to any growing condition Food Food Achieve individualized monitoring and care Environment Health Health Energy Expand sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels Expand sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels

VISION & CHANGE CONFERENCE: A CALL TO ACTION Washington, DC July 15 – 17, biology faculty, researchers, administrators, and students from around the country C. Brewer, U MT, 2/2010

Small working groups More than 200 posters Identifying Best Practices and Teaching Innovations C. Brewer, U MT, 2/2010