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Daily DigestYuck!
 There's a winter storm warning in effect until 7 a.m. on Thursday with 2 to 4 inches of snow expected. Be prepared for a messy morning commute as freezing rain and sleet move through the region. The morning commute will be slippery — drive careful!
Some New York schools, including Hoosick Falls Central School and St. Mary's Academy in Hoosick Falls have already canceled classes.
All North County schools are closed; Pittsfield, Lanesborough, Berkshire Hills, Southern Berkshire and Central Berkshire school districts are closed. |
Duff'em If You've Got'em
 North Adams Regional Hospital went smoke-free Monday — so did all its sister sites, from Sweet Brook to Northern Berkshire Family Practice to the Women's Exchange. No ashtrays, no smoking: No butts about it. |
Wanted: Eagle Eyes
MassWildlife's annual eagle count runs Dec. 31 to Jan. 14. Anyone sighting one of the regal birds in Massachusetts is asked to participate.
Send date, time, location and town of eagle sightings, number of birds, whether juvenile or adult and observer's contact information to Mass.wildlife@state.ma.us. |
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MCLA To Offer Biotechnology Workshop - October 24, 2008
NORTH ADAMS, Mass – Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), in collaboration with the Berkshire STEM Pipeline, will offer a biotechnology workshop for area educators on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Venable Hall biology lab at MCLA.
Part of a series of STEM science seminars taking place this fall, the workshop will be led by Shahira Badran, assistant professor and biotechnology program coordinator at Bunker Hill Community College; Paul King, instructor at Massasoit Community College; and Ann Billetz, MCLA biology professor.
The workshop will consist of a hands-on lab, featuring biotechnology techniques such as isolation of DNA, real time PCR, electrophoresis and a presentation explaining the underlying concepts and real life applications of these techniques. In addition, the workshop will address the different applications and career opportunities of the biotech industry. Participants will receive handouts and information on other related activities and biotech online resources.
“Biotechnology is a thriving industry and teachers need effective teaching tools such as the kinds of hands-on activities featured in our workshop to investigate and discover the exciting career opportunities in the industry for their students,” said Lisa Provencher, STEM coordinator at MCLA.
The workshop is part of the Berkshire STEM Pipeline STEM Science Seminars. The STEM Pipeline Fund is a workforce development initiative designed to increase student interest and teacher preparation in STEM subjects. The goal of the STEM Pipeline is to build a pipeline between higher education, PreK-16, businesses, and non-profit agencies for the improvement of science, technology, engineering and math education, and is aligned with the Berkshire Compact for Higher Education.
The biotechnology workshop is open to undergraduate professors and teachers of grades 8-12. The cost is $35, which includes lunch and refreshments. Pre-registration is required as capacity is limited. Contact Provencher at 413-662-5525 or via e-mail at lisa.provencher@mcla.edu. |
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