Teacher Symposium(November 9, 2009)
Utah State University's Center for Integrated BioSystems, in collaboration with Utah State Office of Education, hosts this one-day program offering teachers professional development, peer and research presentations, and hands-on time in the laboratory.
Designed to enhance science education in Utah, teachers leave with new information and experience that they can implement in their classrooms. Participants will hear from fellow science teachers about exciting and effective ways to incorporate biotechnology into existing science courses. Additional speakers will present an overview of recent developments in biotechnology research.
Teachers attending the symposium will participate in instructional demonstrations, examine specimens, and see final products. Each teacher also will receive a manual containing presentations, laboratory exercises, and other references.
Who Should Attend? TEACHERS of grades 7 and up
Teachers and future teachers of science, health, and agricultural science who are interested in increasing their knowledge of biotechnology and want to learn exciting new experiments to use in their own classrooms. Principals and counselors are welcome.
Location: UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
The symposium will be held at the Biotechnology Building on the Utah State University campus in Logan, Utah. Travel costs to and from the symposium are each teacher’s responsibility.
Program Cost: FREE, includes 0.5 service credit
There is no fee for the symposium. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Free parking on-campus will be available.
The Utah State Office of Education offers 0.5 service credit to teachers participating in this program at no extra cost to you.