education for life scientists: national series* meeting of experts of the biological weapons...
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Education for Life Scientists: National Series*
Meeting of Experts of the Biological Weapons Convention16-20, Palais des Nations, Geneva
Masamichi MinehataBradford Disarmament Research Centre (BDRC)
*This project is sponsored by the UKBEP dstl
Our Aim: A Comprehensive Approach
Education = No One Size Fits All but Feasible
A Next Step: National Series
Project aim
Immediate introduction of short educational courses in specific countries
National Series: First Series (5 countries) + 10
• Country specific educational material (Open access: Free),
• Seminar with local contacts,
• Educational programmes,
• Monitoring, and
• Reporting to the BTWC
Project Agendas
Azerbaijan Georgia TajikistanPakistan Ukraine
National Series: Key Components
5 Lectures-20 PPT slides each(90 munities for each lecture): 1. Introduction 2. Threats and risks3. Web of prevention 4. National measures 5. Responsibility of life scientists
Group Exercises (In-class discussions)
1. Tailored educational material: with national context
National Series: Key Components
2. Facilitation notes: User guideline for lecturers
– Learning objectives– Key questions for assessment– In-class discussion/Group exercise (2 for each lecture)– Preparatory reading – Role of activity for tutors and students during the 90 min lecture
BTWC Standing Agenda Item (SAI):
2012, 2013 and 2015
States action at the national level for any significant change to be made
• (d) voluntary codes of conduct and other measures to encourage responsible conduct by scientists, academia and industry;
• (e) education and awareness-raising about risks and benefits of life sciences and biotechnology.
Contact
Judi Sture, PhD (Bradford Disarmament Research Centre)
Masamichi Minehata, PhD (Bradford Disarmament Research Centre)
National Series logo credit: Lloyd Thompson