Hello All - This is one of the conferences we protested last fall. Any takers? I still have some signs and plenty of handout material. Ericka Dana, Sierra Club, Iowa City Area Group Organic Consumers Association Iowa Regional Coordinator (319) 685-4270 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference No.:5668 Biotech Knowledge Centre 27 August 2001 http://biotechknowledge.com/showlib.php3?uid=5668&country=us Calendar Of Biotech Events: August 2001 - January 2002 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NEXT THURSDAY! - 20 September, 2001 -------------------------- Iowa Biotechnology Association's Annual Biotech Conference: Growing Biotechnology in Iowa Sponsored by the Iowa Biotechnology Association This year's keynote topic: Consumerism: British, Japanese & U.S. Perspectives - Ag & Human Life Science Applications. This topic will explore consumer views in these three economies and compare/contrast the views of agricultural biotechnology and human applications of biotechnology. West Des Moines Marriott West Des Moines, Iowa For more information, call (515) 327-9156 or go to the Iowa Biotechnology Association's website at http://www.iowabiotech.com. Copyright 2001 Biotech Knowledge Centre All Rights Reserved Content, unless specifically noted as sourced from Monsanto, is from the source noted and does not necessarily reflect views or positions taken by Monsanto Company. ### ------------------------------------------------------------------------ An example of what the Iowa Biotechnology Association's website offers: http://www.iowabiotech.com/education/k-12.asp K-12 Education Resources ---------------------------------- Local/State Explore More: Genetic Engineering -- Explore More: Genetic Engineering, produced by Iowa Public TV, explains genetic engineering, gives you the facts, and then takes a closer look to help you unravel core issues. The site includes interactive content, and discuss forums. Iowa Academy of Science -- The Iowa Academy of Science is an affiliate of the Amercan Association for the Advancement of Science, and its organization parallels that of the larger society. The Academy shares the objectives of the AAAS in furthering the work of scientists, improving instruction in the sciences, and increasing public understanding of the role of science in society. Milestones in Iowa Life Sciences -- Learn about the history of life sciences in the state of Iowa, including the people, companies, organizations, and events that led to the founding of what will be one of most important industries in Iowa and our world as a whole in the 21st Century. Iowa State University, Educational Resources * Bioethics * Bioethics Case Studies * Biotechnology Curriculum Units * Biotechnology Topics of Interest * Careers in Biotechnology * Classroom Lab Activities * Educational Funding Sources * Iowa Biotech Educator * ISU Courses & Seminars * Resource People for Iowa Educators * Supplies for Iowa Teacher ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted by Ericka Dana, OCA Iowa Regional Coordinator, http://www.purefood.org ---------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To get off the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask]