The Association of Graduate Students in the Biological Sciences is hosting its 45th Annual Biology Symposium titled, “Communication In and Out of Academia,” April 5, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Room 103, Life Sciences Building at the Keele Campus.
The symposium is a full day of science, which is free and open to all members of the University community, it includes several workshops, a panel on gene editing, a graduate student poster session, and concludes with a networking event at Shopsy's Restaurant in 91ɫ Lanes.
At 10 a.m. the day begins with a presentation by science animator . He will speak about molecular animation abstracts.
At 11 a.m., Marc Dupuis-Désormaux, a Postdoctoral Fellow at 91ɫ, will speak about Wildlife-Human Conflicts: Turning science into outcomes.
From 12 to 1:30 p.m. visitors will have an opportunity to view the graduate student poster section and meet the rising stars in biology research.
From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The Technology and Ethics of Gene Editing panel discussion will feature some of Toronto’s top scientists discussing the power and perils associated with .
In the afternoon, participants will take part in a workshop focused on careers in biology with Carolyn Steele from the 91ɫ Career Centre. This will be followed by a workshop on creating images and graphics for publication that will be delivered by Laura Ana Cuciureanu, an MSc candidate.
The day concludes with a networking social at Shopsy’s.
All are welcome to attend. The events are free and promise to be highly engaging and informative. To learn more, contact the Symposium Chair at slallier@yorku.ca.