Instructor Honored for Biotechnology Work

The 1996 National Assn. of Biology Teachers’ “Innovative Teaching in Biotechnology” award was given to Ventura College instructor Bill Thieman.

The award includes a bronze plaque and $500 award from the Edvotek Co. to be used for lab supplies.

Thieman was awarded the prize for his plant biotechnology program at the college.

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