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Spotlight on S.T.E.A.M.
Spotlight on S.T.E.A.M. Event Info…
Details of the event will be communicated to students via email.
The deadline to register is…
AGE RANGE
Grade 10-12
Date & Time
Date: Feb 2023
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: ???
Event info & additional Resources
spotlight on S.T.E.A.M. video series
Spotlight On Engineering
Experts from Hatch share their career journeys in the engineering field in Saskatchewan.
Featuring:
- David Loken, Mechanical Engineer
- Mattea Smith, Structural Engineer in Training.
- Jayden Ladebruk, Mineral Process Engineer in Training
Spotlight on S.T.E.A.M. Careers
Hear from local professionals in the ever-changing field of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
Featuring:
- Ryan Boghean – miEnergy
- Kirsten Marcia – Deep Earth Energy Production
- Dr. Monique Simair – Maven Water and Environment
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
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
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
Spotlight On The Arts Career Pathways Panel
Hear from local professionals working in the Arts.
Featuring:
- Belinda Harrow – Sk-Arts Board
- Brittney MacFarlane – SaskMusic
- Geoff Smith – Sk-Arts Board
- Ryan Andersen – RAIS
Spotlight On Green Energy Career Pathways Panel
Hear from local professionals working in Green Energy.
Featuring:
- Michael Qiu – NULIFE GreenTech
- Reid Patterson – Prairie Robotics
- Mark Caplan – Prairie Lithium
Engineering Career Pathways Panel
Hear from professionals in the Engineering Sector sharing their career journeys.
Featuring:
- Melanie Stare – Chief Mine Engineer, Nutrien
- Kailtyn Dilsner – University of Saskatchewan College of Engineering
- Justin Lewis – Mechanical/Piping Engineer, Hatch
- Brittany Chubey – Structural Engineer, Hatch
- Graeme Whitecross – CA&E Engineer, Hatch
- Craig Lytle – Electical Engineer, Hatch
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
How do we develop vaccines for COVID-19?
Hear from Dr. Volker Gerdts, Director and CEO of the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization and International Vaccine Center (VIDO-InterVac), as he shares information about their current research and pursuit to create a vaccine for COVID-19.
Partners
Still Have Questions about Your Future?
Additional Resources
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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!
The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centreat the University of Saskatchewan is internationally recognized for its role in vaccine development and is one of Canada’s national sceince facilities. With 150+ interdisciplinary personnal, over $200 million in containment infrastructure, we develop vaccines and technologies that protect health.
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
VIDO Lab Activity
The SIEC is proud to partner with VIDO-InterVac (the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization and International Vaccine Center), a world leader in developing vaccines and technologies against infectious diseases. Typically, the SIEC hosts their Spotlight on Science & Technology at the VIDO-InterVac Center, where students have the opportunity to go into the lab facilities and work with world-class scientists. Unfortunately, this year we cannot go into the VIDO facility. But the VIDO Team has created lab activities to be used in your classrooms. Be sure to complete the survey to let us know what you and your students thought about the activities and tag us on social media.
Extract and Purify Plasmid DNA
Plaque Assay – Calculation of the infectious dose in a material
Zombie Apocalypse Virus Detectives
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]
