National Bioscience Educator’s Conference 2009
January 3, 2009 by admin
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.
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 academic and career opportunities for students.
Confirmed plenary speakers include Bob MacDonald from Quirks and Quarks and Dr. Carol Barash, a reknown Bioethicist. Speakers in each region will highlight cutting edge research in their local area and will highlight advances in such topics as agricultural biotechnology, molecular anthropology and stem cell research.
The Online Registration link is at the bottom of this page.
National Bioscience Educators’ Conference
Toronto, Friday and Saturday, February 20-21, 2009
National Bioscience Educators’ Conference Toronto Program and Information
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.
Location & Map
Seneca College at York University in the Stephen E. Quinlan Building
70 The Pond Road (at Ian MacDonald Blvd)
Map
Accommodations near York University
York Hotel
Dodge Suites
Comfort Inn
Please note programs are being finalized and changes may occur before the beginning of the conference. If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@bioscienceeducation.ca.
National Bioscience Educators’ Conference Online Registration