Links
Links to extra-curricular high school programs in the life sciences:
Access Excellence
Access Excellence, launched in 1993, is a national educational program that provides high school biology teachers access to their colleagues, scientists, and critical sources of new scientific information via the Information Highway.
Heritage youth researcher summer program
Developed and funded by the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research, HYRS offers a hands-on research experience during 6 weeks of summer at a provincial university to exceptional Grade 11 students.
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) is the world’s largest pre-college celebration of science. Held annually in May, the Intel ISEF brings together nearly 1,500 students from more than 40 nations.
Ontario Science Centre.ca
Local, Provincial and National Opportunities for Teens
The Ontario Science Centre’s Weston Youth Innovation Award, available to youth across Canada, will recognize teens who have used science and/or technology as the basis for developing and actioning creative and innovative ideas aimed at solving real-world problems.
SciFri is a free program offered on the last Friday of each month at the Ontario Science Centre where teens listen to music, compete with friends in a speed-filmmaking challenge, and find out more about global issues.
The Ontario Science Centre Science School provides Ontario Grade 12 students with a unique opportunity to gain University Preparation science credits while spending a semester right at the Science Centre.
Sanofi-Aventis BioGENEius Challenge
U.S. adaptation of the Sanofi-Aventis Biotechnology Challenge.
SCIber MENTOR Program
The SCIber MENTOR Program is an email mentoring program for girls aged 11 to 18 interested in the field of science and engineering.
SMARTS
The Student Mentorship Association Regarding Technology & Science (SMARTS) is a student run program within the Youth Science Foundation (YSF) Canada to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) opportunities among Grade 7-12 students.
Why become one of Canada?s Top 10? It’s Simple. Whether you focus on Life Sciences, Cleantech or Technology, the Canada’s Top 10 Competition puts you in front of investors and potential partners. As the program has grown, so have the benefits. Learn more about Canada’s Top 10 Competition.
Virtual Science Fair
Virtual Science Fair provides direction and motivation for teachers and students to make the very best use of computer/Internet technology while developing positive attitudes towards science.
Below is a list of links with further information on biotechnology:
Ag-West Biotech
Ag-West Biotech is a not-for-profit organization established to foster agricultural biotechnology initiatives in Saskatchewan.
Amgen
Amgen is a pharmaceutical company with focuses in cancer biology, inflammation, metabolic disorders, neurology, and hematology. Amgen products information and research is available. The site provides extensive information on biotechnology, the process, history, and the genetic code. It also includes links to informative online services and educational resources.
BioAtlantech
BioAtlantech is the lead agency for developing the life sciences industry in the province of New Brunswick. BioAtlantech’s mission is to encourage and enable development and adaptation of biotechnologies to the benefit of the citizens and economy of New Brunswick.
Bioinformatics Supercomputing Centre, HSC
This site provides up-to-date information on bioinformatics (i.e. sequence analysis, molecular evolution, and metabolic functions). Workshops and online training are available for researchers interested in using the technology. It has links to biotech centres and university programs related to bioinformatics.
Bio Online
The site combines resources of biotechnology companies, biotechnology centers, research and academic institutions, industry suppliers, government agencies, and non-profit special interest groups.
Bioresearch Online
Targeted at members of the biotechnology industry, this site has a wealth of information on the latest products, research breakthroughs, companies, and articles. Products and books are advertised on the site is for sell. A free Bioresearch Online newsletter is also available. This is an excellent resource for up-to-date biotech news as well as what’s hot in the industry.
BioTalent Canada
BioTalent Canada is Canada’s leading source for human resource information and biotechnology skills development. BioTalent Canada’s research, reports, courses, employment bank and programs promote careers, assist companies with human resource issues, and encourage continuing education within the industry. BioTalent Canada helps Canada?s bio-economy industry thrive globally. As a non-profit national organization of innovators leading our bio-economy, BioTalent Canada anticipates needs and creates new opportunities, delivering human resources tools, information and skills development to ensure the industry has access to job-ready people.
BIOTECanada
BIOTECanada is the national organization dedicated to promoting a better understanding of biotechnology and the many ways it contributes to improving the quality of life of all Canadians.
Biotech Careers
This site provides extensive links to university courses, business schools, graduate schools, education, and training for Canadians interested in careers in biotechnology. It also features job searches, recruitment, and employment by connecting potential employees to employers.
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)
BIO is a trade organization representing biotechnology companies, academic institutions and state biotechnology centers.
Biotechnology Information Center (BIC)
BIC provides access to a variety of information services and publications covering many aspects of agricultural biotechnology.
Cell and Molecular Biology Online
Center for Biomedical Research Informatics
Dolan DNA Learning Center, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Using multimedia, this site engages its audience in learning about DNA in a simple and informative way. The site features extensive information on genetic disorders, the history of DNA and its revolution, eugenics, as well as Bioservers, a teacher and student friendly bioinformatics tool. The site also has a Biology Animation Library that covers DNA science concepts. This is an extremely educational and resourceful site targeted at students, teachers, and people with minimal scientific background.
European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Established in 1974, EMBL aims to conduct research in molecular biology, provide essential services and training to scientists, and to develop new instrumentation for biological research. The site includes news archives, research information, and various papers for download.
Genentech
Genentech, the founder of the biotechnology industry, is a leading biotech company with research focuses of oncology, immunological disease, and vascular biology. Information on the company?s products, researchers, patient profiles, as well as current research projects is available.
Genetics Education Centre
For educators with an interest in human genetics and the human genome project.
Genome Technology (monthly publication)
Genome Technology is a monthly magazine for and about the genomics industry and provides news and information on the business and technology of genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics. Subscribers include research enterprises in the pharmaceutical, agriscience , biotechnology, academic and government sectors.
Iowa State University – Biotechnology
This site provides information on bioethics (i.e. case studies), biotechnology education (i.e. curriculum, protocols, outreach), the biotech industry, and current research. The university has a biotechnology outreach education center that provides an online course for educators on biotechnology ethics as well as various publications such as Bioethic in Brief and Ag Bioethics Forum. The site provides links to current news in biotechnology, and articles for biotechnology educators.
Life Sciences BC
The B.C. Biotechnology Alliance is a not-for-profit trade association for producers and users of biotechnology. On behalf of its membership, the BCBA promotes and facilitates the development of a strong commercial biotechnology industry in B.C.
Life: The Science of Biology
Demo site; companion site to Life: the science of biology, 5th ed. by Purves, Orian, Heller and Sadava.
Molecular Biology Notebook Online
The site is an extension to the MBN CD ROM. On the website, links to information on DNA and molecular biology, resources for students and teachers, sample experiments, and discussion forums are available. This site provides excellent links to online biology courses and various resources.
National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
A division of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Center is a national resource for molecular biology information.
National Centre for Biotechnology Education (NCBE)
The NCBE provides independent and authoritative information, training and resources for schools and colleges, industry, professional organisations and the general public.
The National Research Council Biotechnology Institute
The Biotechnology Research Institute of the National Research Council Canada (NRC-BRI) is the largest Canadian research facility devoted to biotechnology.
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), founded in 1944 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is the largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.
Ontario Agri-Food Technologies
Ontario Agri-Food Technologies’ mission is to provide leadership and coordination in utilizing biotechnology to generate wealth for the agricultural and food industries of Ontario.
Primer on Molecular Genetics, Department of Energy
This primer was prepared for the Human Genome Program Report in 1992 and is an excellent resource on the human genome project and the mechanisms involved in the mapping and sequencing the human genome. The information given is quite advanced and readers should have some understanding of the science of DNA.
Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital
This research institute is a University of Toronto affiliated research centre that is a leader in biomedical research. Its research concentrations are molecular biology and cancer, development and fetal health, and epidemiology and biostatistics. Research Domains, a quarterly publication that is available for download, is a compendium of recent events, granting news, scientific publications, and profiles of researchers.
Sanofi Pasteur Ltd
sanofi pasteur ltd is the vaccine branch of sanofi aventis , one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. Sanofi aventis works with network partners to discover and develop therapeutic solutions for cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, asthma and allergies. In addition to information on the company itself, the site also provides links to health information and pharmaceutical products on the market.
SchoolNet/Industry Canada
This site deals with the hot topics in biotechnology and discusses the ethics and issues faced by the biotech industry through cases studies in cloning, xenotransplantation, gene therapy, transgenic organisms, and genetic testing. This is an excellent introduction to the different hot topics of research from the basics building up to the advanced. In addition to the issues, career resources are also available.
The Biotechnology Initiative
The Biotechnology Initiative (TBI) is a non-profit organization committed to promoting the growth of biotechnology in Toronto and the surrounding region.
Toronto Hospital for Sick Children
This site provides information on the current research going on at the hospital and provides information on the hospital in general. Researcher?s contact information and publications are available.
University of Wisconsin Biotechnology Center
The Center’s Biotechnology Outreach Program provides tours of, and workshops at, the Biotechnology Center of the UW-Madison campus.
Virtual Interactive Revolutionary Tactile Magnetic Classroom
A comprehensive teaching tool designed for simplified instruction, these magnetic manipulatives will transform the way you teach biology. A series of magnets and model peices demonstrate how the same molecules are used over and over again in different biological processes, giving students a more complete visual picture of living cells.
Youth Resource Network
In addition to teaching youth the basics of how to find a job, this site includes job listings, opportunities for university/college students, and information on youth employment programs. This network is dedicated to helping youth find employment through career planning, training, and education.