SUMMER 2013
Science Content Professional Development Courses for Secondary School Science Teachers The Center for Science Education at Emmanuel College is offering science content professional development summer institutes at minimal cost for teachers - a $60 registration fee for each course. Each course meets for four six-hour sessions (8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) providing 24-28 Professional Development Points depending on assignments. Participants may elect to take a course for two graduate credits at a fee of $125.00 per credit. EARLY REGISTRATION BY APRIL 1ST -$50.00 AFTER APRIL 1ST - $60.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE MAY 31ST
Neuroscience and Immunology
Dr. Josef Kurtz, Associate Professor of Biology
June 24-27, 2013
Dr. Todd Williams, Associate Professor of Biology
Neuroscience and immunology represent two of the fastest growing sciences in biomedical research. The scope of both of these fields incorporates genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, systems physiology as well as advanced lab techniques including imaging, DNA analysis and both in vitro and in vivo assays. In this institute participants will be led through an example of the interdisciplinary approach used in the joint ongoing research project currently underway at Emmanuel College. During these four days, time will be split between discussions of the interplay between the nervous and immune systems followed by hands on lab work that will take participants through the process of studying the function of microglial cells, cells that originate in the bone marrow and migrate into the central nervous system. These studies will have important implications in further understanding such diseases as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Multiple Sclerosis.
The Physics and Biology of DNA
Dr. Ana Otero, Lecturer-Department of Biology
June 24-27, 2013
Dr. Allen Price, Assistant Professor of Physics
DNA is the central molecule of life. In addition to being of great biological importance, DNA also provides beautiful examples of basic physical principals. Through lectures, discussions, laboratory, and computer exercises participants will learn about the biological role of DNA and its physical properties. Participants will see a demonstration how biophysical data can be collected from single molecules of DNA and be guided through the analysis of actual data. There will be group discussions on how instruction in both the life and physical sciences can be enhanced by using DNA as an example.
M Molecular Biiology Techn niques and Biioinformatiics using the e Worm C elegans e
Dr. Lilian na Busconi , Lecturer- Departmen nt of
Ju une 24-27, 2013 2
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Molecular Biolog gy and Bioinforrmatics are two o powerfool too ols used in bioloogy with imporrtant applicatio ons in areas such as de Caenorhabd ditis elegans as a simple experrimental system m. C.elegans w was the medicine. The workshop will usse the nematod ar organism to have h its entire genome g sequen nced - 40% of iits genes have h human matchees including gen nes firrst multicellula im mplicated in hum man aging, dia abetes, and cancer among other diseases. Th he workshop wiill consist of lecctures, hands-o on acctivities in the lab, and bioinfo ormatic exercisses. Participantts will use the w wild type C.eleg gans worm and d a mutant defeective in the protein blii-1 to gain inforrmation on thee function of thiis protein and tthe effect of thiis mutation on n the worm pheenotype th hrough the appllication of basicc molecular bio ology techniquees (PCR, gene ssilencing) and tthe use of DNA A and protein daatabases.
G Green Chemiistry
Dr. Chriistine Jaworrek-Lopes , Associate
Ju uly 8-11, 201 13
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Grreen chemistry y may be referreed to as sustain nable chemistryy. Participantss will explore th he principles off green chemisttry th hrough lectures, discussions, laboratory, and d computer actiivities. Attendeees are encouraaged to bring aan activity conssidered “n non-green”; thee group will worrk together to provide p potentiial sustainable solutions to th hese.
Enrollment is restricted to 16 6 per class and is on a first com me, first served d basis. 24 to 2 8 PDP’s will bee awarded depending on attendance and d participation n. To register please completee the following form. If paying g by check, maiil to: Diane Bissaro,, Emmanuel Co ollege, 400 the Fenway, Bosto on, MA 02115 b bissardi@emmanuel.edu
Neu uroscience and a Immuno ology June e 24-27, 201 13
Physicss and Biolog gy of DNA June 24 4-27, 2013
Gree en Chemistr ry July y 8-11, 2013
Molecullar Biology Techniques s& Bioinforrmatics June 24 4-27, 2013
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Science Co ontent Professiona al Development C Courses for Second dary School Sciencce Teachers Summ mer 2013