What’s New?
2010 ASPB Conference Logo Contest Deadline Extended
The 2010 ASPB Conference Logo Contest has had the submission deadline extended to February 26, 2010. For more information, download the PDF available on the 2010 Conference page.
2010 ASPB Conference Call for Papers Deadline Extended
The call for 2010 ASPB Conference Papers and Posters has had the submission deadline extended to February 12, 2010. For more information, download the PDF available on the 2010 Conference page.
2010 Board of Directors Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for positions on the ASPB Board of Directors. Positions commence at the AGM on April 15, 2010. Available positions are as follows:
- 4 Director’s Positions
- Secretary
- President-Elect
Nomination forms can be found through the membership login, under the Downloads Tab. Completed forms can be submitted to pbiol@aspb.ab.ca and are due by February 28, 2010.
2010 Award Nominations
Nomination forms are now available for the following awards:
- J. Dewey Soper Award, given to a Canadian biologist who has made significant contributions to the field of biology.
- Peggy Thompson Award, given to an ASPB member for work completed on a publication.
Events
February 26 Brown Bag Lunch
“Microbes in Oil Sands Tailings Ponds? 
What a Gas!”. Friday, February 26, 2010 in Edmonton. Read More.
Missed the Feb. 2 Brown Bag Lunch?
Login to the members area to download the power point presentation and associated files. Also, check out the discussion forum to discuss the presentation with other biologists.
February 17 Brown Bag Lunch
“What is the ASPB Continuing Competency Program?”. Wednesday, February 17, 2010 in Calgary. Read More.
2010 ASPB Conference
The ASPB is in the process of planning its 2010 conference titled “Innovations and Advancements in Biology”.
The conference will be held at the Calgary Zoo in Calgary, Alberta on April 14 and 15, 2010.
There is currently a call for papers and posters to present at the conference. For more information, visit the 2010 Conference page.
2010 ASPB Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, April 14, 2010.
Calgary Zoo
Safari Lodge
1300 Zoo Road NE
Calgary, Alberta
4:30pm-5:30pm Annual General Meeting
7:00pm-10:00pm Banquet & Entertainment
Non-Members
Wondering what the ASPB is about? Please come and find out at one of our brown bag lunches. If you would like to be notified by e-mail of upcoming ASPB brown bag lunches and events please e-mail pbiol@aspb.ab.ca and include non-member mailing list in the subject line.
Resources
ASPB Member Roster
Search for ASPB members and their current status on the ASPB Member Roster page.
Job Market
The ASPB Job Market connects employers and employees within the greater biology industries.
BIOS Newsletters
Back issues of all BIOS newsletters are available for download as PDF documents.
Mentorship Program
The ASPB has created the Mentoring Program for the benefit of its membership. This program has been designed to ensure that lifelong learning is available to every ASPB member regardless of career stage. Mentees are matched with Mentors who can provide information, ongoing advice, and/or training, to allow ASPB members to produce work of high standards.