Presentations and Professional Learning

The BioTrek Society is commited in promoting the effective application of literacy and numeracy skills. We believe that supporting awareness in emerging fields such as biotechnology, and space science would increase educational innovation. The BioTrek Society, and its stakeholders concentrate their efforts to translate basic research into feasible classroom activities, that would be mutually beneficial for the high school educator, and the student. The BioTrek Society members are encouraged to contribute towards the later research translation by optimizing protocols, piloting activities, and assisting with professional learning opportunities for educators. Please refer to the following information for our contribution to professional activities.

Workshops Pending

1. Bacterial Transformation and Protein Electrophoresis. Location: Pickering, Feb 17, 2006. Sponsor: DDSB & OSSTF District 13. Abstract

Workshops Delivered

1. A New Era: Integrating “Bio-Technology” Activities for the Enrichment of Inquiry-Based Learning. Sponsor: DDSB PD Workshop Fund. Location: Oshawa, Canada. Jun 05, 2002.
2. Immunodiffusion Assay Simulation and DNA Extraction. Sponsor: DDSB PD Workshop Fund. Location: Oshawa, Canada. Nov 15, 2002.
3. Antibodies and Immunoassays: A Success Story in Biotechnology. Sponsor: STAO 2003 and G.L. Roberts C.V.I. Science Department. Location: Toronto, Canada. Nov 29, 2003.
4. Protein Electrophoresis. Sponsor: DDSB PD Workshop Fund. Location: Oshawa, Canada. Feb 20, 2004.
5. Antibodies and Immunoassays: A Success Story in Biotechnology. Sponsor: STAO 2004 and G.L. Roberts C.V.I. Science Department. Location: Toronto, Canada. Nov 13, 2004. Abstract/Resources
6. Demonstrating Enzyme Action Using Protein Electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). Location: Toronto, Nov 12, 2005. Sponsor: STAO & Dunbarton HS Science Department. Abstract

Slide Presentations at Local Events

1. Measuring Phosphate Levels in Water and Eutrophication: A monitoring Project. Annual Orientation for the Grade 8 students. G.L. Roberts C.V.I., Oshawa. April 2001.
2. NeoScience Biotechnology Kit. DDSB Science Heads Meeting. DDSB Education Centre, Whitby. Dec 2004.
3. Carolina Biotech Kit. DDSB Science Heads Meeting. DDSB Education Centre, Whitby. Mar 2005.