Exciting news for the 5th National Bioscience Educators’ Conference!
March 7, 2011 by admin
Thanks to our supporters, registration for the 5th National Bioscience Educators’ Conference is now free. Everyone who has registered prior to this announcement will be reimbursed. Please contact info@bioscienceeducation.ca or call 416-640-0206 for more information.
Featured Speakers:
Dr. Michele Bahr, Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA
Dr. Hélène N. LeBlanc, University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Mr. Glen Kim, 2010 Winner of the Ontario Genomics Institute Teaching Award
Ontario Science Centre Weston Youth Innovation Award
January 24, 2011 by admin
The Ontario Science Centre “Weston Youth Innovation Award” is given annually by the Ontario Science Centre to encourage and recognize young Canadian innovators.
It provides students aged 14 to 18 a unique vehicle to share their ideas and get the word out to a much larger audience. Along with a cash prize, there is an opportunity for the winner to work with OSC staff to create an animated video promoting his/her work. The English and French websites are here:
2011 Weston Youth Innovation Award
le Prix d’Innovation Weston pour les jeunes 2011
Sabrina Greupner
Manager, Weston Family Innovation Centre
The Ontario Science Centre
Toronto, Canada
www.OntarioScienceCentre.ca
sabrina.greupner@osc.on.ca
phone: (416) 696-3162
fax: (416) 696-3181
Bioscience Education Canada Newsletter January 2011
January 13, 2011 by admin
Volume 2 Issue 1
In this Issue:
- Upcoming Events / Save the Dates
- Finalists of the SABC 2010 National Competition photographed in the main auditorium of the National Research Council Canada building
- Become an Associate of BEC, view exclusive videos
- Opportunities for you and your students:
- Teacher Training Workshops/Biotechnology Toolbox
- Sanofi Aventis BioTalent Challenge
- National Bioscience Educators’ Conference, March 8-9, 2011
- Hands-on Green Mining Experience for Canadian high school students at McMaster University
- National Biotechnology Week Student Forum on Public Policy Development (Biotechnology)
- Gowlings Biotech Essay Contest on “Canada’s Top Biotechnology Story of the Year”
- Amgen continues to recognize teaching excellence through its Amgen Teacher Award
Bioscience Education Canada Newsletter Vol 2 Issue1
Happy Holidays from Bioscience Education Canada
December 20, 2010 by admin
Bioscience Education Canada appoints Executive Director
November 16, 2010 by admin
The Board of Directors of Bioscience Education Canada (BEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Paul as Executive Director, effective November 1, 2010
Bill previously held senior advisor and business development positions in research administration at McMaster University. He assisted faculty in attracting research funding, as well as managed an $18.5 million research project in chronic gastrointestinal disease. He also held senior administrative positions at the University of Ottawa, as well as research positions at McGill University and the University of Melbourne, Australia. Bill earned his BSc in physiology at McGill University and a MBA from the University of Liverpool.
“We are delighted that Bill is bringing his extensive experience in expanding current funding to grow existing BEC programs as well as launch new initiatives,” said Mr. Jeff Graham, Chair of the Board. In his new role, Bill will be responsible for developing new programs and relationships with new sponsors, soliciting new funding, and overseeing the overall administration of BEC.
BEC is the only national non-profit charitable organization with a mandate to develop and operate science outreach programs in biotechnology for students, teachers and the general public. It is the founder and longstanding national program coordinator of the Sanofi Aventis BioTalent Challenge, a science competition for high school students across Canada begun in 1994.
For more information, please contact BEC at 416-640-0206 or at info@bioscienceeducation.ca.
7th National Biotechnology Week
July 12, 2010 by admin
7ième semaine nationale des biotechnologies
July 12, 2010 by admin
Bioscience Education Canada Newsletter June 2010
June 25, 2010 by admin
Volume 1 Issue 2
Welcome to the second newsletter of Bioscience Education Canada.
Bioscience Education Canada (BEC) is a national non-‐profit charitable organization with a mandate to improve the quality of bioscience education in Canadian schools and encourage more young Canadians to pursue studies and careers of Canada’s growing bioeconomy.
Become an Associate of BEC
For a donation of only $30, become a BEC associate and receive a charitable donation receipt. Associates have access to web casts of lectures; curriculum modules and field-testing opportunities for new resources as well as discounts to BEC hosted events.
Continue reading the Bioscience Education Canada Newsletter (pdf)
Bioscience Education Canada appoints Program Director
June 24, 2010 by admin
The Board of Directors of the Bioscience Education Canada (BEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Legault as Program Director, effective June 21, 2010.
Mr. Legault has worked at BEC as the program coordinator for the Sanofi-Aventis BioTalent Challenge in the greater Toronto area since 2003. He served as chair of the
2nd Annual National Bioscience Educators’ Conference (NBEC) is 2008 and as co-chair for NBEC 2009. He has also been responsible for organizing the annual lecture series
sponsored by The Biotechnology Initiative and Merck Frosst’s “Exploring Minds” workshops.
“We are delighted that Tony has agreed to take on additional responsibilities as program director at BEC,” said Mr. Jeff Graham, Chair of the Board. In his new role, Tony will be responsible for directing BEC’s current programs and developing new initiatives to interest more young Canadians in careers in biotechnology.
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BEC’s flagship program, the Sanofi-Aventis BioTalent Challenge, receives one of 12 honourable mention awards
May 13, 2010 by admin
BEC’s flagship program, the Sanofi-Aventis BioTalent Challenge, received one of 12 honourable mention awards in the 2010 Global Best Awards for the Americas region, presented by The Conference Board of Canada in collaboration with the International Partnership Network.
“The awards celebrate outstanding partnerships that have a significant impact on the communities in which they operate,” said Michael Bloom, Vice-President, Organizational Effectiveness and Learning.
The awards were announced on April 28 at the 10th International Education Business Partnership Conference in Toronto.