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San Diego area High School Science Classes are invited to participate in Animal Research Education & Awareness program on 10/6/11
San Diego Area Science Teachers,
The American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) and AALAS Foundation invite you and San Diego area high school science students to participate in our annual Animal Research Education & Awareness (AREA) program at the San Diego Convention Center on Thursday, October 6, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
What is the AREA Program?
The AREA program is an enlightening and entertaining program designed to introduce science students to laboratory animal science and the vast array of career opportunities in this growing field.
This free program, held in conjunction with the AALAS National Meeting, teaches students how animals help scientists in research—and how research, in turn, benefits animals.
Introduction to Laboratory Animal Science
The AREA program begins with a presentation and group discussion about the importance of using animals in research, teaching, and testing, and the need for bright young students to enter the laboratory animal science field.
Exhibition Hall Expedition
Students are divided into small groups (four to five people) and led through the convention exhibit hall by AALAS members. On the tour, students answer science questions submitted by participating vendors and watch booth demonstrations on various aspects of laboratory animal science.
Lunch – Q&A Session
The program concludes with a complimentary lunch, a review of expedition findings, and a Q&A session.
What is the AALAS?
The American Association for Laboratory Animal Science is a professional, nonprofit association with over 13,000 members concerned with the study, care, and use of laboratory animals. Since 1950, we've been dedicated to the humane care and treatment of laboratory animals and the quality research that leads to scientific gains benefiting both people and animals.
The AALAS National Meeting is the largest gathering in the world of professionals concerned with the production, care, and use of laboratory animals in biomedical research. To learn more about this year’s meeting, visit our National Meeting website at http://nationalmeeting.aalas.org.
The AALAS Foundation produces public outreach resources to educate teachers and students about the responsible care and use of animals in research and education.
You can view the Foundation’s public outreach resources on the AALAS Foundation website and order materials for free from the AALAS Bookstore.
Who Should Participate in the AREA Program?
The AREA program is open to high school biology and life science students interested in learning about the importance of quality laboratory animal care, research, and medicine.
How Do I Participate in the AREA Program?
To participate in the AREA program, please:
1.
Fill out the Teacher
Application Form
and mail or fax it to the AALAS office by Sept. 3rd.
2. Distribute the Student
Application Form
to your class and submit the responses to the AALAS office by September 16th.
3. Send home a Letter to Parents detailing the AREA
program (optional).
The event is limited to 150 students and teachers, so send in your application as soon as possible! We hope to see you at the San Diego Convention Center on Thursday, October 6!
Questions? For questions related to the AREA program, please contact:
Mike Mathy, Foundation Administrator
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
9190 Crestwyn Hill Dr, Memphis, TN 38125-8538
901.754.8620 (office) | 920.216.0892 (cell) | 901.753.0046 (fax)
