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Let's Talk Science Recognized for Fostering Stem Cell Education
10/10/2011 - 21:46

On October 4th, 2011, The Genetics Policy Institute has honoured Let’s Talk Science for having positively impacted the advancement of stem cell research at the 7th Annual Stem Cell Action Awards Dinner. Let's Talk Science has been a key player in the organization of the StemCellTalks symposiums across the country and in the dissemination of stem cell knowledge. UBC Let's Talk Science hosted the Vancouver StemCellTalks in December 2010. More workshops and resources related to stem cells are now available on Curiocity.ca.

Britannia Students Excel at Science Fair Competition
06/25/2012 - 11:39

Britannia students our Science Fair Mentorship Program cinched several awards at the Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair and Canada-Wide Science Fair. The Science Fair Mentorship Program consists of 8 visits where UBC graduate and undergraduate students are paired with Britannia high school students to mentor them with their science fair project. Congrats to all mentors and students who participated in the program!

 Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair

We're ready for a great year ahead!
09/13/2012 - 14:06

New faces on the coordinating team!
 
This summer the coordinating team had a fair bit of turnover and with that came some fresh new faces. We'd like to welcome Allison McDonald and Natasha Holmes, who are taking over as executive coordinators, and Ryan Eng, who is our new mentorship program coordinator.

Of course, with new team members also come some goodbyes. We would like to give our sincerest thanks to some very special members of the team who will no longer be working with. Veronique Lecault and Heather McFarlane, we are so thankful for everything you've done for UBC Let's Talk Science, and we wish you the best of luck with your future adventures! 
We hope you will continue to be a part of the LTS community as alumni members following the completion of your PhDs.
 
Visit our updated activities page

The new coordinators have been working on giving the new website some more content. In particular, we've added a smattering of activity ideas and write ups, which can be found here.
 

Join our Team of Let's Talk Science Coordinators!
12/13/2012 - 16:42

 We have a position available for UBC Enhanced Practicum Coordinator. Click here for more information

"The Human Genomics Landscape: Bringing Genomic Medicine into Focus"
10/17/2012 - 13:48
 
Genome BC is proud to present Dr. Eric Green, Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) as the 3rd Annual Don Rix Distinguished Keynote on Thursday, November 1st.
 
Dr. Green will discuss the current landscape in genomics research and the need to translate the knowledge and opportunities provided by the human genome sequence as genomics will be one of the most vital biomedical disciplines of the 21st century. Dr. Green is an internationally renowned expert and major player in the field of genomics responsible for providing overall leadership of the Institute's research portfolio and other initiatives. He has always been at the forefront of genomics research including the Human Genome Project.
 
Free interactive public talk by Bob McDonald brought to you by Genome British Columbia!
02/26/2013 - 12:48

Title: Surviving the 3rd Millennium

Date and Time: Monday, March 11, 2013

5:30pm to 6:30pm – Bob McDonald’s interactive talk and demonstrations
6:30pm to 7:00pm – Q&A with the audience
7:00pm to 7:30pm – Light refreshments and networking 
 
Location:
OMNIMAX Theatre, Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455  Quebec St.  Vancouver, BC

Huge congrats to volunteer Ben Paylor for winning the UBC Edward JC Hossie Leadership Award!
03/27/2013 - 21:32

Big congratulations go out to Let's Talk Science volunteer and StemCellTalks organizer Ben Paylor, who is the recipient of an Edward JC Hossie Leadership Award from UBC's Centre for Student Involvement and Careers. As the lead organizer of StemCellTalks, which he launched in Vancouver in 2010, he has hosted 3 full-day symposia involving over 250 grade 11/12 students, 60 graduate student volunteers, and over 20 faculty speakers.

Volunteer for Genome BC's Geneskool Summer Camp!
04/30/2013 - 11:36

 Genome BC is looking for undergraduate volunteers with help out with their Geneskool summer camps in North Vancouver and/or Vancouver Island in August. Click here to learn more!