JCVI Announces 2010 Summer Professional Development Program

The J. Craig Venter Institute is pleased to announce the DiscoverGenomics! Science Education Program 2010 Summer Professional Development Program for Science Educators:

Genomics Course for Educators is designed to give science educators a thorough understanding of genomics so that their students can become familiar with this rapidly developing and multifaceted field.  GCE will be presented in both San Diego, CA and Rockville, MD.

DG! Curriculum Workshop provides educators an opportunity to learn firsthand the scientific techniques currently employed in laboratories, such as DNA isolation, gel electrophoresis, paper chromatography, and protein analysis. In addition, participants will be eligible to participate in the Mobile Laboratory Science Education Program.  The Curriculum Workshop is only available in Rockville, MD.

Each course is limited to 10 participants.  Stipends are available for the Maryland courses through a generous donation from Life Technologies Foundation and are available through an anonymous sponsor in California.

CLICK HERE for more information or to register.