In case you missed a session that you wanted to attend at Classes Without Quizzes 2006, some of the materials distributed at the program are available below.

Keynote Address:  The new food and you: How microbiology, material science, nano-technology and bioterrorism are affecting food safety and human health, Ted Labuza, Professor, Department of Food Science and Nutrition

Session 1 

A) Bugged about lady bugs, Bill Hutchison, Entomology
Multicolored Asian Lady Beetles are unwanted visitors. Learn about thescience of invasion—how these bugs got here and what we do now.

B) Trends in the grocery store Rob King, Applied Economics, Dale Riley, Fresh Seasons Market Bombarded with choices in today’s grocery store? Experts explain the big picture with food demand and the changing face of your grocery cart.

C) Can we afford the future? Tom Stinson, Applied Economics
Learn how changes in Minnesota's demographics will affect the Minnesota economy, state and local finances and you.

D) How to kill a tree Patrick Weicherding, U of M Extension
More city trees are being lost than are being planted. Come learn the do’s and don’ts of protecting one of our most precious resources. 

Session 2 

E) Keeping fish on the end of your line, Ray Newman, Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Discover the science of Minnesota fish communities in our 5,500 fishable lakes and 15,000 miles of fishable rivers and streams.

F) From blah to brilliant Brad Pedersen, Horticultural Science
Want your house to go from blah to brilliant? Add plants to enhance the architectural style of your house and your space in the world.

G) Cutting global warming Steve Taff, Applied Economics
We are developing technologies to cut CO2 emissions, but at what cost? Learn the long-term implications of your favorite energy saving schemes.

H) Economics education Claudia Parliament and Brian Buhr, Applied Economics Discover how food safety is impacted by government regulations, cost/benefit analysis and risk management.

Additional Resources:

Fisheries and Wildlife 5604 (linked to the site)
Minnesota DNR - Fish
Minnesota DNR - Fisheries Management

Session Worksheets and Powerpoints: