UCSD Near You: Going to the Ends of the Earth to Study the Beginnings of Time
Why study astrophysics from the South Pole? With an average annual temperature of -56°F, the South Pole’s clean, dry atmosphere provides viewing conditions in some wavelengths that are equal to those in space. The research collected by UCSD’s professor of physics, Brian Keating, may one day answer humanity’s greatest mystery: How did the universe begin? Professor Keating will share his experience conducting research in one of the most inhospitable regions on Earth and how his astronomical research landed him on the pages of middle school science books. The event will be held at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park so it should be accessible to many alumni who live in Central San Diego. Registration is free for UCSD Alumni educators--regular admission is $10 for UCSD Alumni Association members and $15 for non-members.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
5:30pm to 8pm
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park
Registration and Event Info: UCSD Near You March 9
Students Learn About Careers at the High Tech Fair: March 9-10
How do you mesmerize middle and high school
students with science exhibitions? "It helps if you have past experience as a
carney or a blackjack dealer in Vegas," said Mike Chapin of Geocon, Inc., when
describing how he makes a demonstration of liquefaction illicit "oohs" and
"aahs" from teenagers. His company is one of the many San Diego businesses to
exhibit and share their excitement about science and the process of discovery at
the San Diego High Tech Fair, being held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, Wyland
Hall, on March 9-10. This is the 13th year that scientists from cutting-edge,
high tech and scientific institutions in San Diego will inspire students in
grades 7-12 with real-life applications of
science and technology through
interactive hands-on displays in a unique, learning-rich environment.
The
High Tech Fair is a collaborative effort between the Science Alliance, the San
Diego County Office of Education and San Diego City Schools. It has grown to
include 50+ exhibitors and 2,500 students in attendance.
Exhibitors and
sponsors cover the costs of substitute teachers and bus transportation so that
students can attend the event. For the first time, a special Student/Parent
Night session for the public will be held on Tuesday, March, 9, 2010 from
5:30-7:30 p.m. Major sponsors include ResMed, GenProbe, Time Warner Cable, SAIC,
Air Products, and San Diego County Supervisors Ron Roberts and Pam Slater-Price.
Additional information can be found on the San Diego Science Alliance website www.sdsa.org or by contacting Tom Trott tomtrott@sbinsight.com
Profil Institute for Clinical Research Featured Company on the BIOCOM Career Center
Profil Institute for Clinical Research, Inc. (Profil) is the featured company on the BIOCOM Career Center and are looking to fill two postitions:
Physician (Screening)
Profil is currently seeking a Physician who is highly motivated and will enjoy contributing to high-quality research. The ideal candidate will ensure the safety and well-being of human subjects, ensure integrity of study data and provide medical leadership and supervision for human clinical trials within PICR.
Director of Quality Assurance
Profil is currently seeking a Director of Quality Assurance who is highly motivated and will enjoy contributing to high-quality research. The ideal candidate will provide leadership, manage and oversee clinical staff, foster team building, positive communication and corporate culture. Will also manage the development, implementation, administration and documentation of quality assurance and quality control policies and systems to ensure that trials are conducted and data generated, documented and reported in compliance with internal standards, GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
To learn more about these postions and to apply online please visit: http://biocom.biospace.com/Public/ViewCompanyProfile.aspx?COMPANY_ID=900395354
Castle Park High School Science Innovation Academy (SIA) Needs Equipment
Castle Park High School’s Science Innovation Academy is a biotechnology and health care focused program that began in the 2009-10 school
year. As a California Partnership Academy, they are required to develop
partnerships with industry and community members who can support our program
with equipment. The sophomore-level biotechnology course is one of the foundations of
this academy; students are challenged to understand the theory behind molecular
biology while at the same time having hands-on experiences/labs and mastering
technical skills that will make them competitive in the biotechnology and/or
healthcare industries. They are in need of the equipment that will help our
students learn those skills.
The academy serves at least 50 percent
at-risk students, who have been pre-selected based on numerous data points, to
participate due to their traditionally low achievement and/or unrealized
potential. Castle Park's student population is 88 percent Latino. Seventy-three
percent of the student body is socioeconomically disadvantaged, while another 36
percent are English learners. The average student is at high risk for dropping
out and not earning a high school diploma.
The SIA is committed to
providing students with the best possible experience: the richness of a
diversified curriculum that is infused with usable career skills and embedded
with opportunities (field trips, guest speakers, internships) that the average
student at their school may not get due to our troubled economic times or
overall lack of curricular focus. By the time they exit SIA, they hope to send
students various post-secondary institutions to earn degrees and certificates
related to biotechnology and healthcare so they may be part of a native San
Diego workforce.
Equipment needed: shakers, incubator, autoclave (large), drying racks, large glassware (flasks, beakers, bottles), water baths, centrifuge (large-scale, refrigerating), micropipettes, micro centrifuges and microscopes (dissecting scopes especially, but also compound scopes).
To donate equipment our support Castle Park’s Science Innovation Academy
please contact:
Stephanie Gaudreau McCormack, Academy Coordinator,
Biotechnology and Medical Biology Teacher
stephanie.gaudreau@suhsd.k12.ca.us
619-585-2342
From the Laboratory to Leadership Starts 3/17
The Leadership Edge and BIOCOM have partnered to deliver this 4-day Certificate Program - focusing on the core management skills necessary to effectively lead others. The From the Laboratory to Leadership program enables leaders to efficiently utilize limited resources to achieve challenging goals and retain great employees. The Leadership Edge provides individuals with practical tools for strengthening morale and performance. Employees will feel more confident as leaders in these difficult times. Sign up today!
Winter Session 2010: 3/17, 3/31, 4/14, 4/28
Time: 8:30-4:30pm
Location: BIOCOM
Registration Link: http://www.biocom.org/event/labtoleadershipwinter2010/
2010 Life Sciences Summer Institute (LSSI) High School Student Research Program
The San Diego Workforce Partnership in collaboration with BIOCOM, the Southern California Biotechnology Center (SCBC), and San Diego's world-renowned research institutes would like to announce the release of the 2010 Life Sciences Summer Institute (LSSI) Application Packet for the High School Student Research Program. The LSSI High School Student Research Program provides upper level high school students with the opportunity to gain exposure to career options within the life sciences industries through hands-on laboratory experience, work readiness training, and mentoring by a research scientist.
The eight week program, provides students with one week of laboratory and work readiness training, held at SCBC Miramar College and concurrently at Grossmont College, followed by a 7-week paid internship at one of San Diego's life science research institutes, including: Burnham Institute for Medical Research, La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, San Diego Supercomputer Center or The Scripps Research Institute. Additionally, some students may be selected to intern at a company within the local life sciences industry.
High School Application (postmarked) deadline is: March 29, 2010
For further information and application download, please visit www.matsc.org