May 2024
Agriculture
upcoming EVENTs
Spotlight on agriculture
Join us for our Spotlight on Agriculture event, where students will explore the University of Saskatchewan College of Agicultulture & Bioresources, and get a behind-the-scenes tour of Ag-related business with innovation Saskatchewan.
Students attend the entire day and must find transportation to and from the U of S Campus.
Details of the event will be communicated to students via email.
Registration Deadline: May 9, 2023
AGE RANGE
Grade 10-12
Date & Time
Date: May 24, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: College of Agriculture
Event info & additional Resources
spotlight on AGRICULTURE video series
Spotlight on Veterinary Careers
Hear from local professionals with the Norsask Veterinary Group as they share their career journeys.
Featuring:
- Dr. Andrea Petruka – Veterinarian
- Shannon Scruten – Veterinary Technologist
- Dani Ornawaka – Veterinary Assistant
POST-SECONDARY SERIES
Each segment focuses on a post-secondary program and gives you information on the school, student life, and post-graduation job prospects.
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & BIORESOURCES
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Are you interested in a career as a Veterinarian?
Check out these resources from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.
Virtual Admissions Information Sessions
Virtual Tours of the Vet College & Hospital
PAST EVENT RECORDINGS
Agriculture & Bioresources Career Pathways Panel
Hear from the U of S College of Agriculture and Bioresources, Sask Polytech BioScience Technology Program, as well as a post-secondary student and an industry professional sharing their education and career journeys.
Featuring:
- Karen Churchill – Ag-West Bio
- Mary Stirling – College of Agriculture & Bioresources
- Blaine Chartrand – BioScience Technology Diploma Program
Partners
Still Have Questions about Your Future?
Additional Resources
Please click on video title to access videos
Ag-West Bio’s Scientists are People Too Series:
Ag-West Bio’s video series offers a glimpse behind the scenes with local scientists to find out what they love about their careers. Check out more videos on Ag-West Bio’s YouTube page and website!
Post-Secondary Programs
Saskpolytechnic BioScience Technology Program
Check out this applied research project by student research, Dhinesh Priyasamy! Harmful chemicals caused by dyes, paints, textiles (etc) are often found in natural aquatic environments (oceans, lakes, rivers). These harmful chemicals can be broken down using laccase. Laccase is an natural enzyme found in fungi. Laccase can also be produced quickly using synthetic biology.
At the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, certificate, diploma, undergraduate and post-graduate degree training are available in a wide range of specializations. The student experience is enhanced when teaching and scholarship are offered in a research-rich environment.
What is life like as a AgBio Student? At the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan you will be coached and mentored by a dedicated team of world class scholars. You will graduate with excellent, industry-endorsed scientific training and a foundation of marketable career skills.
Usask AgBio Programs – which program should i take?
Usask AgBio Environment and Ecology
Usask AgBio Business and Applied Economics
Ag in the Classroom
Agriculture in the Classroom-SK is partnering with SIEC’s ‘Spotlight on Careers’ program to offer Biotechnology Kits to high school science teachers to complement and broaden the exploration of careers in science and technology. Each kit includes a teacher-lead presentation and hands-on experiment. All materials are supplied but standard lab equipment may need to be provided by the teacher.
ACTIVITY #1
Biotechnology in Agriculture: DNA Extraction Kit. In this kit, students will have the opportunity to extract DNA from familiar crops and plants. A presentation will be supplied to provide an understanding of how and why it’s useful to study DNA, how DNA differs among species and careers related to biotechnology. Curriculum connections include: Science RE 9.1, RE 9.2 and Biology 30 – Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3
ACTIVITY #2
pGLO Bacterial Transformation Kit. In this kit, students will have the opportunity to observe gene expression and genetic engineering in real time. Students will transform bacteria by introducing a gene from the bioluminescent jellyfish Aequorea victoria. A presentation will be supplied to provide the history of genetic engineering as well as methods and procedures used and applied in agriculture. Curriculum connections include: Science RE 9.1, RE 9.2 and Biology 30 – Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3 **Limited kits are available**
Request a kit
Please contact Leah to request your kit
Leah – [email protected]
