The fermentation facility also provides for use a laminar flow hood, fume hood, autoclaves, an Olympus microscope with staining supplies, and benchtop pH meters. On March 19, Zeller and Lisa Lorenzen, biotechnology industrial liaison, traveled to Fargo, North Dakota, to teach Syngenta employees about DNA extraction, DNA fingerprinting, plant transformation, gene discovery using biotechnology tools, and consumer issues about food safety. BOEC workshops for industry are tailor-made to the interests and needs of the group. A variety of experiments are available for hands-on learning, and presentations and lectures are developed with the knowledge and skill level of participants in mind. Session lengths also vary, from a half-day to several days.
Prices vary with the length and content of each workshop.
It will emphasize a variety of topics of current research and public health interest in the areas of vitamin A and carotenoids. The registration deadline is May 23. This event gives industries the opportunity to talk to undergraduate and graduate students at ISU who are interested in a career in biotechnology-related fields. At the 2000 event, more than 350 students and 14 companies attended. More than 225 populations, lines, and varieties of soybean, corn, popcorn, oat, and other crops are available for use by industry, researchers, and growers.