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 Biotechnology Institute News DigestDecember 2004/January 2005 The News Digest looks at the world of biotechnology and biotechnology education, with Institute news, links to current articles, and a schedule of upcoming events. The News Digest is published by the Biotechnology Institute, the national organization dedicated to biotechnology education. In this issue:
Serono Supports Their Local Educators through Teacher–Leader Program 2005 Biotechnology Institute Education Conference Planning Underway Planning for the Institute’s Biotechnology Education Conference in Philadelphia June 16–18 is in high gear–that means application deadlines are just around the corner. This one–of–a–kind event integrates the Institute’s core programs into one national conference for students and teachers. Mark your calendars–the deadline for Best Practice Proposals for the National Biotechnology Teacher–Leader Program is January 21, 2005! Contact Kathy Frame, Vice President of Educational Programs, at kframe@biotechinstitute.org or 703.248.8681 for more information. Click on the links below to download program applications. Program Minority & Indigenous Fellows Program Application Deadline: March 3, 2005 National Biotechnology Teacher–Leader Program Application Deadline: March 31, 2005 National Biotechnology Teacher–Leader Award Application Deadline: March 31, 2005 BioDreaming Poster Competition Application Deadline: April 22, 2005 Aventis International BioGENEius Challenge Application Deadline: Regional competitions–contact the Institute for details Institute Workshops Major Draw at Education Conventions The Institute is continuing to build awareness and understanding of biotechnology among teachers and students through professional development sessions at major education conventions. November’s National Science Teacher’s Association (NSTA) Regional Convention in Richmond, Va. marked the first time the Institute conducted a workshop at the regional level–and the experience was a major success. Kathy Frame, with support from local Teacher–Leaders Susan Senn and Alenka Hlousek-Radojcic, directed two sessions that drew a combined audience of 150 teachers! As a result of the overwhelming response, the Institute will develop a biotechnology program strand for all three NSTA regional meetings next year–providing us with an opportunity to reach hundreds of teachers. The National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) annual meeting in Chicago last November was the site of another Teacher–Leader workshop that was a major attraction for attendees. Many thanks to Teacher–Leader Tim Leffler and colleagues Scott Collins and Tim Plotke for providing on-site help. Biotechnology Institute Welcomes New Employees The Institute kicks off the New Year by welcoming two new employees. Erin Payne joins the staff in the newly created role of Events Manager. Payne, who was previously a Conference Planner for Standard Technology Inc. in Falls Church, Va., will manage logistics for the Biotechnology Institute Education Conference, in addition to other events and forums throughout the year. Sidnitra Bates is the new administrative assistant on the Educational Programs team, where she will provide program and project support. Welcome Erin and Sidnitra! Upcoming Events Institute Events February 11, 2005: Biotechnology Workforce Development and Community Colleges in California Program, The J. David Gladstone Institutes at the University of California, San Francisco. The Biotechnology Institute is addressing the growing need for skilled biotechnology workers through its Biotechnology Workforce Development and Community Colleges in California Program with sponsor Gilead Sciences. Through statewide forums, the pilot program highlights successful partnerships among two–year colleges and companies that are building a well–trained workforce. This is an invitation–only event. For more information, contact Institute President Paul Hanle or Kathy Frame at 703.248.8681. Other Events March 15-19, 2005: 2005 Connecticut Science Fair, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Conn. Contact Fair Director Bob Wisner for more information at grwisner@comcast.net or 860-526-9103. Applications and program details may be found at the Connecticut Science Fair Web site at http://www.ctsciencefair.org. Biotechnology News Headlines The following are recent selections of news stories that may be of interest to our teacher and student readership. For more news headlines on the latest developments in biotechnology, visit www.biotechinstitute.org and click on “News & Resources.” Nature.com, December 14, 2004: SARS Vaccine Trial Spotlights Continued Peril A new vaccine against SARS is being tested in humans - at a time when it is at risk of drifting off the public-health radar. Click here for the complete story. Editor’s Note: The latest issue of Your Worldmagazine is devoted to emerging diseases, such as SARS. A sample issue may be found at the Institute’s Web site at www.biotechinstitute.org/yourworld.html. Nature.com, December 8, 2004: Chickens Join the Genome Club The genomic sequence of the chicken has been unveiled. Although several mammalian species and various more primitive organisms have already had their genomes sequenced, the chicken is the first bird to join this prestigious roster. Click here for the complete story. .
About the Biotechnology Institute The Biotechnology Institute’s mission is to engage, excite and educate the public, particularly young people, about biotechnology and its immense potential for solving human health, food, and environmental problems. To learn more about opportunities to support the Institute’s programs, please contact Paul A. Hanle, Biotechnology President, at 703.248.8681 or phanle@biotechinstitute.org. For program information, contact Kathy Frame at kframe@biotechinstitute.org.
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