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Bioeconomy Program
Sustainable development is critical to our future. In Fall 2026, YRES is launching its first bioeconomy workshops and speaker sessions. Learn how biological solutions in energy and health can drive a more sustainable world — register to get involved.
Program Details
EXPLORE. LEARN. INNOVATE.
About The Bioeconomy Program
The bioeconomy uses living organisms to create sustainable solutions in health, food, energy, materials and the environment. Our programs introduce learners to the ideas and innovations shaping a more sustainable future.
Who Can Join?
Open To All Ages
Children, teens and adults are welcome to explore our Bioeconomy programs.
Learning Topics
Sustainable Living
Explore applications in health, agriculture, energy, materials and the environment.
Bioeconomy Subsectors
Bio-Health
Agri-Bio
Bio-Energy
Bio-Industrial
Program schedule is subject to change.
MEET THE TEAM
Our Instructors
Aanushan Elangoban
Instructor
Emily Yang
Instructor
Lauren Sayegh
Instructor
Krisanne Bautista
Instructor
Jensen Ong
Instructor
Omar Ali
Instructor
Umair Jibran
Instructor
Dorothy Nediak
Instructor
Program Schedule
*Subject to change*
Note: All programs are open to all ages
From High School to Post-Secondary: Your Path to a Career in Bio-Health
Date: October 17, 2026
Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Recommended Age Group
14 - 18
Do you aspire to pursue a career in healthcare, biotechnology, or a related field? Join us for a workshop on how to enter the Bio-Health industry! Hear from Gabriela Melendez, a recent Human Biology graduate, as she shares the education, skills, and experiences that can help you prepare for a future career in Bio-Health. Learn what steps you can take now to start building your pathway into this growing industry.
Industrial Products in the Bioeconomy
Date: November 7, 2026
Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Recommended Age Group
11 - 14
In this session, we will explore the potential of using plants and other organic material to create industrial products. See how waste can be used to create useful products, and discover how household waste can be used to create bioadhesives!
AI in the Bioeconomy
Date: November 21, 2026
Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Recommended Age Group
14+
How can AI support human health?
Join David Rotenberg, Chief Analytics Officer at CAMH, as he explores how AI is being used to advance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human diseases. Discover the opportunities AI creates for healthcare and biotechnology, while considering the challenges and limitations of applying this rapidly evolving technology in healthcare.
About David Rotenberg:
David Rotenberg serves as the Chief Analytics Officer for the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), as well as the Operations Director of the Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics. His work focuses on leveraging Artificial Intelligence to analyze health data for disease treatment and prevention.
What is the Circular Economy?
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Recommended Age Group
8 - 12
We live in an economy characterized by pollution and waste, but what if we didn’t? Join us for a workshop on the Circular Economy, where we will explore the possibilities of a system designed to eliminate waste and keep resources in circulation for as long as possible.
Agricultural Solutions in the Bioeconomy
Date: November, 14 2026
Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Recommended Age Group
14+
Explore how biological science and innovation are being used to address challenges in agriculture, such as improving food production and reducing waste. Join us to learn about how agricultural biotechnology is shaping the future of food and creating new opportunities in the bioeconomy.
Career Spotlight: Laboratory Geneticist
Date: December 5, 2026
Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Recommended Age Group
14+
What is a Laboratory Geneticist, and what do they do? In this session, Dr. Yanwei Xi shares his experiences working as a Clinical Laboratory Geneticist at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Come and explore the exciting field of genetics within the Bio-Health industry!
Note: All programs are open to all ages
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