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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…