James Lawrence (standing) moderates a panel discussion on "Food, Fuel, and Climate Change in the Upper Midwest," during the 2009 BIGMAP symposium.

 

Institute Symposia and Events

Sixth BIGMAP Symposium Focuses on
Food and Fuel Crops

Over 130 individuals attended the Sixth Annual BIGMAP symposium titled “Food and Fuel Crops: Issues, Policies, and Regulation.” Prabhu Pingali, deputy director for agriculture development for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, was a featured speaker at the event held April 21 and 22 in Ames. The symposium focused on the needs of Iowa and the developing world and was conducted in conjunction with the Seed Science Center's Food, Feed, and Fuel: Iowa Initiative. A copy of the program and speakers presentations can be found below.

Previous BIGMAP Symposiums
6th Annual BIGMAP Symposium (2009) Food and Fuel Crops: Issues, Policies, and Regulation Prabhu Pingali Speech
Program	Presentations
5th Annual BIGMAP Symposium (2008) Biotechnology Policy and Law
Program	Presentations
4th Annual BIGMAP Symposium (2007) Understanding the Risks and Benefits of Genetically Modified Agricultural Products
Program	Presentations
3rd Annual BIGMAP Symposium (2006) Understanding and Communicating Issues in Agricultural Biotechnology
Program	Presentations
2nd Annual BIGMAP Symposium (2005) Biosafety Policies, Assessment, and Communication
Program	Presentations
1st Annual BIGMAP Symposium (2004) Corn Produced Pharmaceuticals and Industrials
Program	Presentations

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2009 Seed Science Center Workshop Dates Now Available