The focus of this symposium is on building successful biotech education programs and training future biotech educators.
Critics are on the program so that educators can hear both the pro's and con's of the technology.
The program will feature leaders in the biotech industry, critics and experienced educators. Iowa Participants can select from 18 concurrent, interactive workshops on biotech topics, including understanding the science behind genetic modification, learning how to do biotech lab activities, assessing the biotech education needs of consumers and other groups, promoting discussions of ethics and dealing with risk communication. There are special registration rates for Iowa K-14 and university educators. Local sponsors are ISU Extension and Iowa State's Office of Biotechnology. The registration fee will be waived for reporters.