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Genomics for Faith explores potential and ethics of stem cell research
Shelby Lawson
Recently, the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology hosted the third installment of its Genomics for Faith workshop series — a part of the broader Genomics forTM program…
Genome Day brings the wonders of genetics and nature to life
Kevin Neumann
From microorganisms and DNA extraction to poison frogs and lemon-scented ants, the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology’s Genome Day brought science to life across a…
Community-wide collaborative art piece features locally foraged flora and fauna
Shelby Lawson
Did you ever collect something from nature as a kid, preserving it to recall cherished memories later in time? Capturing the beauty and wonder of the natural world through…
Wikipedia edit-a-thon event series seeks to increase STEM representation
Shelby Lawson
Women have made significant contributions in STEM, and have become increasingly prevalent in the STEM community. However, their online visibility, particularly regarding their…
Genomics for Faith discusses gene editing with local faith communities
Shelby Lawson
Technological advancements in genomics have led to major developments in the areas of medicine, energy, and agriculture, that are impacting society at large. Due to the pace of…
Pollen Power camp inspires new generation of budding young scientists
Shelby Lawson
Everyone knows about space camp, but have you heard of plant camp? Pollen Power summer camp, hosted by the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, offers local middle…
STEAM TRAIN pulls into the station for another successful year
Shelby Lawson
An engineered bazooka designed to launch candy, a 3D-printed novel board game, an ecological experiment with fish, and a magnetically powered trebuchet. You may guess that…
Genomics for Faith kicks off, connecting scientists and faith members in the community
Shelby Lawson
Scientific and technological advancements, particularly in the area of genomics research, continue to penetrate nearly all areas of society. Yet most of the public do not have…
New OLLI workshop focuses on genomics
Ananya Sen
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute has been partnering with the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology and the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology…
