Canada’s youth bring real-life science innovations to life as nine regional winners head to national competition
May 2, 2012 by admin
SBCC National Awards ceremony:
Tuesday, May 8, 1 pm EDT, National Research Council Headquarters, Ottawa
TORONTO, ON, May 1, 2012 – After months of preparation, research and collaboration with top university mentors, an elite group of 13 high school whiz kids from across the country will be in Ottawa May 7-8 competing for Canada’s ultimate student biotech science prizes in the 2012 Sanofi BioGENEius Challenge Canada (SBCC).
The National SBCC Awards ceremony will be held Tuesday May 8, 1 pm EDT, at the National Research Council Headquarters, Ottawa, with The Hon. Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources Skills Development Canada as keynote speaker.
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Lecture and Workshop Series for Secondary School Teachers
March 20, 2012 by admin
Here is a chance for your students to hear about some of the research that is being done in Southern Ontario and to participate in laboratory or computer workshops. Register your classes for 2 lectures and 1 workshop.
Bioscience Education Canada once again is offering a free lecture and workshop series for high school students. Teachers are asked to register their classes for 2 lectures and 1 workshop. Registration must be made to Bioscience Education Canada at info@bioscienceeducation.ca or by phone at 416-640-0206.
In addition to lectures and “wet lab” workshops delivered by the Faculty of Seneca College there are computer workshops subject to restrictions.
• On April 26th, the two bioinformatics workshops, “Surfing the Human Genome”, is restricted to Grade 12 students because the content is very curriculum specific.
• On April 25th, the computer workshops titled “Explore the Science through Game Based Learning “ delivered by Spongelab are an educational video game competition. The capacity for each of the 4 sessions is 40 students. Each school is restricted to the participation of 10 of its students but students are competing as individuals.
After teachers have registered their classes for the lectures and workshops they can register up to 10 students for the competition for FREE before the event at www.spongelab.com but only after the school has been registered for the lectures and workshops.
Toronto-area Student, 16, Uses Supercomputer to Invent New Drug Cocktail to Fight Cystic Fibrosis, Wins Top Prize in National Science Challenge
June 20, 2011 by admin
Greater Toronto Area, Greater Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Winnipeg students win top national honours for high school biotechnology projects
While many 16-year-olds are content with PlayStation, Toronto-area student Marshall Zhang used the Canadian SCINET supercomputing network to invent a new drug cocktail which could one day help treat cystic fibrosis.
The Grade 11 student at Bayview Secondary School in Richmond Hill so impressed eight eminent scientists at the National Research Council Canada laboratories in Ottawa they awarded him first prize today in the 2011 Sanofi BioGENEius Challenge Canada.
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Special issue of the Canadian Young Scientist Journal devoted to the Sanofi Aventis BioTalent Challenge
May 26, 2011 by admin
Special support by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research has allowed us to provide an opportunity for some SABC 2010 competitors, to publish their work in a professional manner. Publication is the final piece in the real-life research experience that is offered by the Sanofi Aventis BioTalent Challenge. A copy of this special issue has been sent to each of 3200 Canadian secondary schools. You can also see the electronic version of this issue below.
Canadian Young Scientist Journal
Merck “Exploring Minds” Bioscience Lectures and Workshops, April 19th and 20th at Ryerson University
March 29, 2011 by admin
With the generous support of Merck & Co., Bioscience Education Canada is proud to partner with Ryerson University to present this free series of bioscience lectures and workshops for high school students. BEC also appreciates the participation of personnel from eight institutions of research or post-secondary education.
The Lecture and Workshop Series take place on Tuesday April 19th and Wednesday April 20th, 2011 in the George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, Ryerson University (245 Church Street). Map (Pass your mouse over a building for its description and photo.)
These annual youth outreach events have been very well attended in the past and it is important for teachers to register their classes early. Registration can be made by contacting Bioscience Education Canada at 416-640-0206 or at info@bioscienceeducation.ca
This year’s group of young investigators have researched topics as diverse as the genetic engineering of pathogen resistance in plants and the practicality of using fruit and vegetable extracts against H. pylori, the causative agent of ulcers. The SABC continues to offer a unique opportunity for curious and creative students to have a “graduate level” research experience under the guidance of professional scientists. Nineteen projects have advanced to the competition this year. The Toronto student teams will compete for $12,000 in cash prizes and scholarships at, Ryerson University on April 19 and 20, 2011. The national competition will be held in Ottawa later in May.
Please read the 2011 Merck Lecture Workshop Schedule and Outlines.
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
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
