2023-2024 Talks

Wednesday, February 15, 2024 | 6:30-8:30 PM
The Power of Genetics: Building an Innovative and Sustainable Future in Agriculture

Speaker: Dr. Paul Adams, KPU's Applied Genomics Centre (AGC)

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KPU Speaker Series, The Power of Genetics, Dr Paul Adams, KPU Applied Genomics Centre, Science World

Join Dr. Paul Adams, director of the KPU Applied Genomics Centre (AGC), as he dives into 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 talk, guests will be invited for a reception where there will be light refreshments and interactive stations to engage with researchers and students from the AGC.  

Tickets are free and require registration: kpu.ca/science/power-of-genetics

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
ENTA Advanced Game Development Department "Don't Push My Buttons. Unleashing creativity within constraints."
Speaker: Clint Forward, Game Development

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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.