UTEX presents 2-day intensive workshops for individuals interested the principles and/or practices of growing and managing algal cultures. Each workshop will include a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 individuals. These workshops are designed for novices and for those who have some experience working with microbial cultures.

Location of workshops:
205 W. 24th Street (BIO Bldg), Austin TX

Tentative dates of future workshops:
September 24 – 25, 2009 FULL
November 5 – 6, 2009 FULL
February 18 - 19, 2010

Cost:
The total charge is $600 per participant for the two-day workshop. A non-refundable $100 deposit per spot in the workshop is due at the time of registration. Payment in full is expected 10 business days prior to the start of the workshop. A $375 refund will be provided for cancellations 48 hr or more prior to the start of the workshop. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and living expenses. UTEX personnel may be able to assist in locating a suitable nearby hotel.

Instructors:
Two or three trained phycologists will conduct each workshop. These include:

Dr. Jerry Brand, Director, Culture Collection of Algae and Professor of Biology

Dr. James Dawson, Phycologist and Professor at Pittsburg State University, Kansas

Stephen Peña, Culture Collection Staff

Rebekah Powell, Culture Collection Staff

Schedule:
The schedule may vary slightly among different workshops, depending on participant interest. A typical schedule is as follows:

Day 1:  8:30 am – 4:30 pm
     9:00    Introduction to the workshop and tour of UTEX
     10:30  Principles of culturing microalgae
     12:00  Lunch
     1:15    Use of the optical microscope for observing algae
     2:30    Structural features and chemical components of algal cells
     3:30    Recognition and elimination of contaminants

Day 2: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
     9:00    Introduction to algal taxonomy
     11:00  Scaling up
     12:00  Lunch
     1:30    Measuring algal growth kinetics
     3:00    Optional, as requested by visitors

Contact information:
Those interested in participation may contact Bonnie O'Neil via e-mail or phone (512-471-4019).

Method of payment:
No payment should be sent until after Bonnie O'Neil has been contacted and confirms availability at the workshop. Credit-card payments may be made through the secure system that is used to purchase cultures through the TX Shop website.