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2009 NABT Professional Development Conference |
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Professional Development Program- Subject to change Wednesday, Nov. 11 (Updated October 27th)
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Outreach Coordinator/ Informal Educator Member Section Symposium Wednesday, November 11 Every year, thousands of students and teachers benefit from unique learning opportunities designed by “teachers without classrooms.” From zoos and museums, universities and scientific societies, outreach coordinators and informal educators complement traditional lessons to enhance learning, engage students and support teachers. To better serve this community of biology teachers, NABT has created its new Outreach Coordinator/ Informal Educator Member Section. Evolution in Extreme Environments - Friday, November 13 The American Institute of Biological Science, in conjunction with the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent), will co-sponsor the sixth annual evolution symposium at the 2009 NABT Professional Development Conference. The title of the symposium is Evolution in Extreme Environments and will feature presentations on evolution in four different extreme environments: high altitudes, deep sea, caves, and ice. A workshop will be held in the afternoon to provide educators with teaching resources to teach about evolution in yet another extreme environment — deserts. 2009 Undergraduate Biology Faculty Development Annual Summit - Friday, November 13 Are you ready to take the challenge? The challenge for faculty to bring to teaching the critical thinking, rigor, creativity, and spirit of experimentation that defines research to their classes? A special 2 and 4 Year Undergraduate Faculty Development Summit will be held on Friday, November 13th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM to provide venues for faculty to embrace scientific teaching and higher-order inquiry. Evidence, approaches, and methods will be examined by experienced 2 and 4 year undergraduate biology instructors and all participants in attendance. Attend the exclusive interactive presentation by the authors of the book, Scientific Teaching, Sarah Miller and Christine Pfund, which includes a book signing event and free book. This event is sponsored by W. H. Freeman and Company. For a full listing of events see: Undergrad Summit. Sean Carroll Evolution Adventure - Friday, November 13 NABT is proud to present leading biologist and award-winning author Sean B. Carroll as he discusses his latest book, Remarkable Creatures: Epic Adventures in the Search for the Origin of Species. Celebrate 200 years of evolutionary discovery as Carroll "regales the exploits of a group of explorers who walked where no one had walked, saw what no one had seen, and thought what no one else had thought. Their achievements sparked a revolution that changed, profoundly and forever, our perception of the living world and our place within it." American Society for Microbiology Workshop:Our Planet/Their Planet – A Bioinformatic View of the Microbial Inhabitants of our World-Friday, November 13 Please join the American Society for Microbiology as we explore the microbial world through the use of bioinformatics tools. Receive information of thrilling new discoveries in a number of research areas as well as see where to access materials and activities related to bioinformatics. Session 1: They Have Us Surrounded and We're Outnumbered: The Microbiome Project. Rob Knight, University of Colorado Consider that humans are composed of approximately 10 trillion cells and in or on us are 100 trillion-plus microbes. There is a complex interplay of the microbe and its human host that has co-evolved over time. Find out about the NIH Human Microbiome Project and how bioinformatics plays an important role in deciphering the information and ways to utilize these resources in the classroom. Session 2: Outbreak: A Forensic Identification of the Causative Agent of Disease. Mark Gallo, Niagara University, Liliana F. Rodriguez, UTHSCH School of Public Health and Erica Suchman, Colorado State University How do scientists determine the origins of an epidemic? Learn how to use bioinformatics tools such as BLAST and CLUSTAL to compare sequence data of a new viral outbreak. Find out sources and available public databases for gathering your own datasets and learn about how epidemiologists and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) use such information to track disease. Session 3: TB: A Major Killer Worldwide and the Vaccines to Stop It. Jennifer Taylor, Colorado State University Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis (TB) remains the leading cause of death from infectious bacterial disease. It is a worldwide problem with nearly 9 million new cases being reported annually worldwide, including tens of thousands in the U.S. Novel approaches for better immunization are being actively explored. DNA vaccines and vaccines to portions of proteins found in Mycobacterium tuberculosis are being developed through the use of bioinformatics. Session 4:Using a Model Microbe to Explore Online Bioinformatic Tools. Priya DasSarma, University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute and Stephen Wagner of Stephen F. Austin State University. What can the genome of an ancient microorganism from a different domain of life tell us? Familiarize yourself with bioinformatic processes that will allow you to master genomics (or at least some of the basic tools) used in research labs today.. Stem Cell Education Summit- Saturday, November 14 NABT is proud to partner with the Genetics Policy Institute (GPI) to host the first Stem Cell Education Summit on Saturday, November 14th in conjunction with the NABT Professional Development Conference.Designed for teachers of all levels, the Stem Cell Education Summit will kick off with a keynote address by Nobel Laureate Dr. Mario Capecchi. The day will then feature scientists, advocates and policy experts discussing the latest developments in stem cell research, impact, and career opportunities. Hands-on workshops hosted by HHMI and NWABR will also be available. Visit SCES Agenda for a current list of the day's event. |
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