WHEN                        June 24-25, 2009 

WHERE                      Collin College - Spring Creek Campus, Plano (map)

FEE                           $15 - Student, $25 - Other 

                                 Registration closes June 21.

The 9th Annual Biotechnology Educators Conference will be held in Plano at Collin College - Spring Creek Campus Conference Center on June 24-25, 2009. The theme for this year's conference will be "Biotechnology: Solutions for What Ails You." 

The Conference will kick off with a Leadership meeting for the Metroplex Area Science Supervisors and the Texas Science Educator Leadership Association on June 24. There will also be a pre-conference session on June 24, called the "Inside Cancer" Educational Package which is a multimedia site for teachers, students, and family members who want authoritative information on the biology of a cancer cell. On June 25, the Ninth Annual Biotechnology Educators Conference will be held which targets educators, county extension agents and food service professionals. Participants benefit by gaining access to cutting-edge research and education in biotechnology, including hands-on instruction, while receiving Continuing Education Units and conference materials. Some topics include: New Uses for Old Drugs, Progress in Cancer and Diabetes Research, and Science of Fat, Obesity, and Nutrition. The conference will also consist of the Second Annual Poster Competition. For information on the poster contest, go to http://dallas.tamu.edu/Biotechnology.aspx.

The conference is a collaborative effort of several public institutions committed to providing continuing education. Participating institutions include Collin College, Texas AgriLife Extension Service at Dallas, Texas A&M University at College Station, Region 10 Education Service Center, and the STARS Program at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Please refer to the Conference Schedule for session details.  For more information about this conference, please contact Jenny Leone at 972-952-9258 or by email. 

If a cancellation becomes necessary, please send notification to agrilifevents@ag.tamu.edu.  Cancellations received by June 15 will receive a full refund.