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Café Sci: Global Biotech Week Edition
Health and Social Benefits of GMO Crops
Tuesday, September 29
Presentation by Dr. Stuart Smyth
Industry Funded Research Chair in Agri-Food Innovation & Sustainability Enhancement,
and Associate Professor, College of Agriculture and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan
When GM crops were commercialized 25 years ago, experts expected the only benefits to be higher yield and lower chemical use. However, this talk will highlight some of the unexpected health and society benefits of GM crops.
Typically held monthly in the basement at a downtown Saskatoon pub, this edition of Café Sci will be held online!
Industry Funded Research Chair in Agri-Food Innovation & Sustainability Enhancement,
and Associate Professor, College of Agriculture and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan
When GM crops were commercialized 25 years ago, experts expected the only benefits to be higher yield and lower chemical use. However, this talk will highlight some of the unexpected health and society benefits of GM crops.
Typically held monthly in the basement at a downtown Saskatoon pub, this edition of Café Sci will be held online!
Hosted by Café Scientifique Saskatoon
Supported by:
Global Institute for Food Security
Genome Prairie
College of Agriculture and Bioresources, USask & The International Year of Plant Health
KeyLeaf Life Sciences
Metabolix Oilseeds Inc.
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Business 101:
Startup Bioscience Companies
Wednesday, September 30
Presentation by Brent Zettl
president and CEO of ZYUS Life Sciences.
With over 30 years of experience within the agriculture and bioscience industry, Brent Zettl has gained relevant business knowledge throughout his journey to corporate success.
Brent is looking forward to sharing this knowledge, which will appeal to a wide audience and is intended to provide practical information that is largely unavailable to entrepreneurs in the early stage of their journey.
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president and CEO of ZYUS Life Sciences.
With over 30 years of experience within the agriculture and bioscience industry, Brent Zettl has gained relevant business knowledge throughout his journey to corporate success.
Brent is looking forward to sharing this knowledge, which will appeal to a wide audience and is intended to provide practical information that is largely unavailable to entrepreneurs in the early stage of their journey.
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Hosted by Ag-West Bio and the ABIC Foundation
Supported by:
Global Institute for Food Security
Farm Credit Canada
Science with Styles!
Wednesday, September 30
John Styles, “Trail Boss/Hooch Maker” at Outlaw Trail Spirits Distillery, is the self-declared ultimate science geek. Join John for a virtual tour and learn about the ins and outs of what goes into making your favourite beverage, from prairie agricultural inputs to fermentation.
Hosted by Economic Development Regina and Regina's Warehouse District
Supported by:
Global Institute for Food Security
Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan
Supported by:
Global Institute for Food Security
Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan
The Amazing Biotech Race
Thursday, October 1
Students from Sask Polytechnic and high schools join forces for some healthy competition.
Students visit local companies via Zoom Rooms to answer skill-testing questions and search for clues.
Hosted by Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Supported by:
Global Institute for Food Security
Genome Prairie
Novozymes
VIDO-InterVac
Unbelievable!
Science communication for a skeptical world
Thursday, October 1
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presentation by Michael Robin
Why do people embrace conspiracies and fiercely defend positions that go against decades of science-backed evidence? The consequences of disbelief threaten how we feed ourselves, protect public health and the Earth itself. Join us as we explore creative ways to pierce the fog of misinformation when facts alone fail. Michael is a science writer in Saskatoon, SK. BIOGRAPHY |
Hosted by Ag-West Bio
Supported by:
Global Institute for Food Security
Metabolix Oilseeds Inc.
Canadian Light Source
Supported by:
Global Institute for Food Security
Metabolix Oilseeds Inc.
Canadian Light Source
Science of Beer
Thursday, October 1
Presentation by Andrew Hiltz (Former Saskatchewanderer)
Regina has a burgeoning craft brewery sector, but have you ever wondered how it’s done?
Join Regina’s Warehouse District Breweries in a virtual beer tasting and panel discussion, and learn about the science behind craft beer.
Regina has a burgeoning craft brewery sector, but have you ever wondered how it’s done?
Join Regina’s Warehouse District Breweries in a virtual beer tasting and panel discussion, and learn about the science behind craft beer.
Hosted by Economic Development Regina and Regina's Warehouse District
Supported by:
Global Institute for Food Security
Farm Credit Canada
Supported by:
Global Institute for Food Security
Farm Credit Canada
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Find Felix!During Biotech Week, keep your eye out for Felix the Helix, our mascot! He's visiting Saskatchewan this year, but he's a wily guy and can be tough to find! If you spot him, capture him (with your camera) and send the photo to agwest@agwest.sk.ca to enter a draw for cool prizes!
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