Next Talk | The Power of Genetics: Building an Innovative and Sustainable Future in Agriculture | Date | February 15, 2024 |
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Speaker | Dr. Paul Adams, director, KPU Applied Genomics Centre | Presentation | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
Location | Science World | Doors Open | 6:00pm |
Thursday, February 15, 2024
The Power of Genetics: Building an Innovative and Sustainable Future in Agriculture
Speaker: Dr. Paul Adams, Director, KPU's Applied Genomics Centre (AGC)
Dr. Paul Adams will be discussing the fundamentals of genetics, how genetic technology and tools have drastically evolved over the past several decades, and the implications of these advances for innovation and sustainability for BC's agriculture sectors, and beyond. After the lecture, guests will be invited for a reception where there will be food, beverages and several interactive stations to learn more about genetics and how it is being used by the AGC to support BC agriculture. Stations will be presented by KPU's Applied Genomics Centre students and staff.
Refreshments will be provided.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
ENTA Advanced Game Development Department "Don't Push My Buttons. Unleashing creativity within constraints."
Speaker: Clint Forward, Game Development
Press your creative 'button' as we deep dive into the role of constraints in video game design. During this interactive talk, Clint Forward, the program coordinator of the game development program at ENTA KPU and experienced developer, will showcase student projects that have turned the constraint of a 'button' into innovative gameplay experiences.
Refreshments will be provided.