Genetics

Learn what makes stem cells such an important tool for scientists interested in making medicine with a lesson by vertex stem cell scientists. Students will get a chance to hear directly from Vertex scientists and ask questions after the pre-recorded lesson.

The Scripps Research Community Symposium is a public event that invites the community — K-12 teachers, high school students, families with children, community college students, and more — to meet our scientists, hear from our graduate students, and interact with our science in fun and engaging ways. This year expect topics in circadian rhythm, covid19, citizen science initiatives and much much more.

Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week

Illumina, Inc. is a life sciences company that develops, manufactures, and sells various products essential for understanding DNA. Join Skype-a-Scientist and Illumina for a livestream session on April 28th, 2021 from 10-11a (PST). During this session students will learn about various career opportunities at a life sciences company and be able to ask a diverse group of Illumina professionals about their educational background and career journey. This session is ideal for middle school, high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.

Illumina, Inc. is a life sciences company that helps us understand DNA. Join Skype-a-Scientist and Illumina for a livestream session on April 29th,2021 from 10-11a (PST). During this session students will learn about DNA, inherited traits, and how DNA is read. This session is ideal for elementary and middle school students.

The Biocom Institute Education Symposium brings together educators, nonprofits and industry partners who are reimagining Life Science/Biotech learning experiences in K-12 classrooms, schools and districts. The goal of the symposium is to experience and learn from these innovations first-hand with active practitioners and partner providers. Participants engage in a variety of professional learning and networking opportunities to connect with innovative educators and industry experts & scientists.