2011 Alberta Workshops

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These workshops and conference opportunities are part of the [http://albertatechfutures.ca Alberta Innovates Technology Futures] iGEM Support Program. Tech Futures provides grants and stipends for Alberta teams, as well as coordinating several workshops a year (including aGEM - a dry run iGEM competition where the teams present to a panel of judges). We also send students to synthetic biology related conferences. For more information on the AITF iGEM Support Program, or to discuss opportunities for collaboration, please contact Jennifer Hill.

Spring Workshop - Calgary, AB - May 28-29, 2011

Teams:
- University of Alberta
- University of Calgary
- University of Lethbridge

Special Guests
- Samantha Sutton, Handel Group, Boston
- Michael Mehta, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops BC
- Peter Facchini, University of Calgary
- Lori Sheremeta, National Institute for Nanotechnology, Edmonton
- Anne Marie Downey, Downey Norris & Associates, Edmonton

THE WORKSHOP

On Saturday, the students from all three teams met for breakfast and then we started the day with a tour of Peter Facchini's lab. Peter works in plant biotechnology, with a focus on high-value metabolites from plants such as the opium poppy. Following the tour, each team gave a short description of their project and then we headed into a panel with our special guests.

After lunch, each team had breakouts with the guests in a rotating structure. Peter helped them dissect their projects and overcome biological hurdles. Michael and Lori quizzed them on their ethical and human practices, delving into the societal, economic, and other impacts their projects may have. Samantha, an alumni from Drew Endy's lab, helped them with their team dynamics, making action plans on how to improve the working environment.

On Saturday evening, the students all hit the town together, and then we reconvened on Sunday morning for the Presentation Skills Workshop. Anne Marie has been giving this workshop for three years, teaching the students about appropriate messaging for their iGEM presentation. Part of the workshop is videotaping select students who give short summaries on their projects, and then the videos are played back and feedback given on their presentation style.

Isaac and an opium poppy	Part of the Facchini Lab	The panel of experts	All the teams
Michael and Lori with the U of L team	Samantha with the U of C team	Anne Marie and all the students	iGEM 2011 in Alberta!

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+These workshops and conference opportunities are part of the [http://albertatechfutures.ca Alberta Innovates Technology Futures] iGEM Support Program. Tech Futures provides grants and stipends for Alberta teams, as well as coordinating several workshops a year (including aGEM - a dry run iGEM competition where the teams present to a panel of judges). We also send students to synthetic biology related conferences. For more information on the AITF iGEM Support Program, or to discuss opportunities for collaboration, please contact [mailto:jennifer.hill@albertainnovates.ca Jennifer Hill].
 '''Spring Workshop - Calgary, AB - May 28-29, 2011'''
-Teams:<br>
+'''Teams:'''<br>
 - University of Alberta<br>
 - University of Calgary<br>
 - University of Lethbridge<br>
-Special Guests<br>
+'''Special Guests'''<br>
 - Samantha Sutton, Handel Group, Boston<br>
 - Michael Mehta, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops BC<br>
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 After lunch, each team had breakouts with the guests in a rotating structure. Peter helped them dissect their projects and overcome biological hurdles. Michael and Lori quizzed them on their ethical and human practices, delving into the societal, economic, and other impacts their projects may have. Samantha, an alumni from Drew Endy's lab, helped them with their team dynamics, making action plans on how to improve the working environment.<br>
-On Saturday evening, the students all hit the town together, and then we reconvened on Sunday morning for the Presentation Skills Workshop. Anne Marie has been giving this workshop for three years, teaching the students about appropriate messaging for their iGEM presentation. Part of the workshop is videotaping select students who give short summaries on their projects, and then the videos are played back and feedback given on their presentation style.
+On Saturday evening, the students all hit the town together, and then we reconvened on Sunday morning for the Presentation Skills Workshop. Anne Marie has been giving this workshop for three years, teaching the students about appropriate messaging for their iGEM presentation. Part of the workshop is videotaping select students who give short summaries on their projects, and then the videos are played back and feedback given on their presentation style.<br>
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 File:Igem2011 057.jpg|Isaac and an opium poppy
 File:Igem2011 013.jpg|Part of the Facchini Lab
-File:Igem2011 094.jpg|The panel of judges
+File:Igem2011 094.jpg|The panel of experts
 File:Igem2011 082.jpg|All the teams
 File:Igem2011 105.jpg|Michael and Lori with the U of L team
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 File:Igem2011 140.jpg|iGEM 2011 in Alberta!
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-This workshop was coordinated and hosted by [http://albertatechfutures.ca Alberta Innovates Technology Futures]. For more information on the AITF iGEM Support Program, please contact [mailto:jennifer.hill@albertainnovates.ca Jennifer Hill].