2006 Workshops

Workshops offered in 2006 ran the gamut from genes to old growth forests. 

In March 2006 members of the Oregon State University Academy of Life Long Learning attended The Engineered Meal.  Participants learned how to isolate and amplify DNA.  These techniques were used to determine the presence or absence of GMO products in common foods. 

In June 2006 high school teachers attending the Forensics/PCR workshop learned how DNA is used to solve crimes.   The highlight of the workshop was a tour of the Portland Metro DNA lab.

In August 2006 middle and high school teachers learned about Innovative Models of Forest Stewardship.  This week -long field based workshop included visits to a variety of different landholders who apply forest science principles to manage the land for many different purposes.  Teachers visited commercial mills, state and federally managed forest lands , research forests and large commercial timber harvesting lands.

During August 2006 the third annual Science, Music, and Marshmallows lecture series was held in Philomath, Oregon.  Each Wednesday evening the public was invited to listen to a different research scientist present the results of research related to natural resources.  Each lecture was preceded by music, socializing, and a nature quiz.  At the conclusion of the lecture people gathered for further questions while roasting marshmallows around the campfire.