Students gain practical experience with advanced molecular biology techniques in a university lab setting, taught by Penn researchers.
The Future Scientists: Biology Edition program offers middle school students a hands-on introduction to molecular biology. Participants will gain familiarity with common tools and experimental techniques used in molecular biology research through supervised experiments. Key activities include DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, bacterial transformation, light microscopy, ELISA, and sterile cell culture. Students will also have the opportunity to meet Penn researchers and tour university laboratories, providing a glimpse into real-world scientific environments. The program aims to build foundational skills in laboratory techniques and scientific inquiry, culminating in a Certificate of Completion.
Students will engage in hands-on experiments in a molecular biology lab, learn various techniques, and eat lunch daily in a University dining hall.
This program is ideal for middle school students (current 7th or 8th graders) who are curious about molecular biology and eager to experience a university lab setting.
Leidy Labs on Penn's campus
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