National Bioscience Educators’ Conference 2008
September 19, 2008 by admin
Bioscience Education Canadaand the School of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry (SBSAC) of Seneca College at York University, present the National Bioscience Educators’ Conference to be held at the York University campus in Toronto on February 28-29, 2008. This conference is generously supported by the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation, Monsanto, GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, Ontario Genomics Institute, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Seneca College, BioBusiness Magazine and UCB Pharma.
This conference will provide an opportunity for secondary school science teachers to hear from some of Canada’s leading bioscience researchers and to learn about activities and programs that will help with their delivery in the classroom. Laboratory workshop sessions will permit participants to gain some experience in performing lab activities that complement the current educational curriculum. Information about academic and career choices for students will be highlighted. Further Professional Development opportunities for teachers will be suggested.
The program will address current research developments in bioethics, biodiversity, biopharmaceuticals, agri-foods, nanotechnology, and many other areas of investigation that fall under the rubric of bioscience. It will also offer information about the new Ontario curriculum in science and about academic and career opportunities for students.
Conference Program
Session List: Topics, Speakers, Panelists, Thursday, February 28
Session List: Topics, Speakers, Panelists, Friday, February 29
Location and Map
Accommodations
Parking
Scholarships
Registration Fees
Register
Session List: Topics, Speakers, Panelists, Thursday, February 28
280 (Room S1208) Keynote
Dr. Gord Surgeoner, President, Ontario Agri-Food Technologies
281A (Room S1208) “From Hunting the 1918 Flu to Inspiring Change“
Dr. Kirsty Duncan, Adjunct Professor at Royal Roads University and at the University of Toronto
281B (Room S1200) “Cellular microbiology, bacteria halt cell motility by targeting the cytoskeleton“
Dr. Richard Ellen, Professor, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto
281C (Room S3108) “Recombinant DNA” Workshop
Faculty, School of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry of Seneca College
282A (Room S1201) “The Science and Social Impact of Genomics Research“
Dr. Shane Green, Program Director, Ethics, Social Impact & Outreach, Ontario Genomics Institute
282B (Room S1200) “Forum on Challenges of Teaching Life Sciences in the 21st Century”
Dr. Imogen Coe, Associate Professor of Biology and Department Chair, Biology Department, York University
282C (Room S3014) “Digital Imaging” Workshop
Faculty, School of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry of Seneca College
283A (Room S1208) ” Biophotonics. Bringing Light to Life“
Dr. Brian Wilson, Division Head, Biophysics and Imaging, Ontario Cancer Institute
283B (Room S1200) “Careers in the Bio-Economy”
Colette Rivet, Executive Director, BioTalent Canada
283C (Room S1201) “Yesterday’s Pharmacy…Today’s Hope“
Kathy Frame, Lead Education Consultant, Papillion Education Services LLC
284A (Room S1208) “The intersection of biotechnology and nanotechnology“
Dr. Ulli Krull, Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto at Mississauga, Vice-Principal Research, AstraZeneca Chair in Biotechnology
284B (Room S1200) “Life Science Teaching Excellence” Panel Discussion
Dr. Marianne Fedunkiw, Director of Communications, Ontario Genomics Institute
(Panelists: Mr. Gabriel Ayyavoo, Ms. Kathy Frame, Dr. Danielle Gauci)
284C (Room S3073)Microbiology Workshop
Faculty, School of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry of Seneca College
Session List: Topics, Speakers, Panelists, Friday, February 29
290 (Room S1208) Keynote
Mr. John Wilms, Business Development Executive, Emerging Medical Technologies, IBM Healthcare and Life Sciences
291A (Room S1208) “Bar-coding Biodiversity“
Dr. Bob Hanner, Associate Director, Canadian Barcode of Life Network, Biodiversity Institute of Ontario, University of Guelph
291B (Room S1200) “The right medicine for the right patient“
Dr. Kevin Fehr, Director, Basic Research and Genetics, GlaxoSmithKline Inc.
291C (Room S3108) “Recombinant DNA” Workshop
Faculty, School of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry of Seneca College
292A (Room S1208) “Microbial Diversity and Bioenergy“
Dr. Gideon Woolfaardt, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Environmental Interfaces and Biofilms, Department of Chemistry and Biology, Ryerson University
292B (Room S1200) “Forum on Challenges of Teaching Life Sciences in the 21st Century”
Dr. Imogen Coe, Associate Professor of Biology and Department Chair, Biology Department, York University
292C (Room S1201) “Dreaded Red”, A Classroom Simulation
Ms. Joyce McCallum, Morden Collegiate, Morden, Manitoba
293A (Room S1201) “Water Pollution and Aquatic Ecosystems“
Dr. Doug Holdway, Canada Research Chair in Aquatic Toxicology, University of Ontario Institute of Technology
293B (Room S1200) “Changes to the Ontario Science Curriculum“
Ms. Maureen Callan, Education Officer, Ontario Ministry of Education
293C (Room S3073) “Microbiology” Workshop
Faculty, School of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry of Seneca College
294A (Room S1208) “When a picture is worth a thousand words“
Dr. Logan Donaldson, Associate Professor, Department of Biology, York University
294B (Room S1201) “The Teachers’ Science and Technology Outreach Program (TSTOP)”
Ministry of Research and Innovation, Government of Ontario
294C (Room S1200) “Using games to teach biology“
Dr. Jeremy N. Friedberg, Spongelab Interactive Inc.
Location & Map
Seneca College at York University in the Stephen E. Quinlan Building
70 The Pond Road (at Ian MacDonald Blvd)
More Information and Directions
Accommodations near York University
Extended Stay Deluxe Toronto – Vaughan
6 min from the university; ask for the York University rate: $146/night
Comfort Inn Toronto North
6 min from the university; ask for the York University rate of $99.99/night; includes breakfast, free local calls, internet, parking
Holiday Inn Express Toronto-North York
telephone: 416-665-3500
6 min from the university; complimentary breakfast; $119.99/night
Staybridge Suites TORONTO-MARKHAM
15 min from the university, $124/night includes breakfast, sundowner reception buffet, internet, free local phone calls, parking
Parking
Parking will be available for free at York University beside the Stephen E. Quinlan Building. Upon parking, you will obtain a ticket. Bring that ticket with you to the registeration desk and you will recieve a parking voucher that you can use to pay your ticket when you leave that day.
Scholarships
****Eight scholarships are being offered, 3 by BioBusiness Magazine and 5 by Borden Ladner Gervais to cover the cost of the conference fee. All applicants will be entered into a draw and the 8 winners will be selected randomly on February 1st at 12 pm. The winners will be revealed on this site and their tuition reimbursed.
PLEASE APPLY BEFORE FEB 1st SO YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE DRAW AND ENSURE YOUR FIRST CHOICE OF SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS
***NEW: The Ontario Genomics Institute is offering FIVE scholarships available on a first- come first- serve basis to SABC teachers in Ontario. Scholarship winners will be able to attend the 2 -day National Bioscience Educators’ Conference and have lunch with Shane Green, Director of Outreach at the Ontario Genomics Institute. If you are interested in this offer, please contact Faridah at info@bioscienceeducation.ca ASAP***
Registration Fees
TWO day Registration fee= $150 CDN (A single registration can be used by a different teacher each day.)
ONE day Registration fee= $90 CDN
Admission will also be open to the public.
Workshop and tour space is limited to 25 and will be allotted on a first to register in the on-line registration. Registrants who opt for a workshop or tour in any particular time slot must indicate their choice of activity by entering the appropriate code in the space provided on the registration page.