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Genes in Space 2017 Science Competition – Design and Launch your DNA Experiment to Space!

by , posted on 2:20 PM, January 23, 2017

Announcing Genes in Space 2017 – Design and Launch your DNA Experiment to Space!

We invite students in grades 7 through 12 to design DNA experiments for space. Students will pioneer DNA research on the International Space Station to address real-life challenges of deep space exploration. Five finalist teams will receive mentoring from Harvard and MIT PhD scientists, present at the 2017 International Space Station R&D Conference, and receive miniPCR DNA Discovery System™ for their education institutions. Winners will also attend Space Biology Camp and send their DNA experiment to space!  Submission deadline is April 21st 2017.

Genes in Space is a partnership between miniPCR, Boeing, Math for America, CASIS, and New England Biolabs. The contest is free, and does not require equipment.  Proposals will be judged solely on their creative and scientific merit. miniPCR DNA Discovery System™ will also be awarded to the top 5 teams from grades 7 and 8 (Junior Scientist Awards) and to the school with the highest number of submissions from each of the 5 US regions (Constellation Awards).

Teachers – Here’s how you can turn contest submissions into a class assignment that's aligned with national standards.

 Find us on the web at www.genesinspace.org