Past Events

Genetically Modified Organisms Workshop For Teachers

Start: Nov 10 2006 - 8:30am

End: Nov 10 2006 - 4:00pm

This advanced workshop is designed to familiarize teachers with genetic modification of organisms (GMO) and provide a classroom lab activity illustrating the prevalence of GMOs in our food supply.

During the workshop, participants will learn the basics of plant genetic engineering. They will have the opportunity to extract DNA from a variety of plant sources, including packaged foods such as corn chips. We will then utilize the Nobel Prize-winning technique, PCR, to detect genetically engineered elements in these foods and separate the resulting PCR products using agarose gel electrophoresis. Participants will also have the opportunity to do guided online research about GMOs and discuss the pros and cons of this new technology.

BABEC Board of Directors Meeting

Start: Jan 17 2007 - 4:30pm

End: Jan 17 2007 - 7:30pm

BABEC Board meets bimonthly between Sept-May. Please contact the Chairperson for more information.

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BABEC Board of Directors Meeting

Start: Mar 21 2007 - 4:30pm

End: Mar 21 2007 - 7:30pm

BABEC Board meets bimonthly Sept-May. Please contact the Chairperson for more information.

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BABEC Board Meeting

Start: May 16 2007 - 4:30pm

End: May 16 2007 - 7:30pm

BABEC Board of Directors meet bimonthly between Sept-May. Please contact the Chairperson for more information.

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Bio-Link Natl Fellows Forum

Start: Jun 4 2007 - 9:00am

End: Jun 8 2007 - 9:00pm

Details at http://www.bio-link.org/summerfellows2007.htm.

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BABEC Board Retreat

Start: Jul 2 2007 - 9:00am

End: Jul 2 2007 - 4:00pm

BABEC Board of Directors retreat. Please contact Chairperson for more information.

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Forensic Science Workshop for Teachers

Start: Jul 10 2007 - 8:30am

End: Jul 13 2007 - 4:00pm

The Forensic Science Workshop for Teachers, featuring presenters Mr. Mark Okuda and Dr. Frank Stephenson, and sponsored by BABEC and ABI, will be held at Applied Biosystems, Inc. in Foster City, CA July 10th-13th, 2007. This workshop will introduce participants to many aspects of forensic science including:

DNA analysis using PCR
Blood splatter analysis
Fingerprinting
Population statistics in forensics
Ballistics/ firearms analysis
Mock trials
and much more!

View the workshop flyer. Click to view map of Foster City, CA.

Click to view directions to 351 Foster City Boulevard at Applied Biosystems. View map of the Applied Biosystems campus for building locations.

To register for the workshop, click on the link at the bottom of the page. Please note: you must log in (see left menu bar) or you will not be able to view the link or sign up for the event. Registration for the workshop will close on June 29th and notification of acceptances will be emailed on July 3rd. Details (directions, agenda, etc.) will be provided in the acceptance email. There is no fee to attend the workshop and continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided.

Credits from SJSU and CSUEB will be available for purchase after completing the workshop. Participants will also receive certificate for professional development hours.

BABEC currently supports the D1S80 VNTR PCR lab. Please check with your local partnership for Forensics Kit use options.

For more information, please contact Nicole Markelz: nicole_markelz at babec dot org