This engaging, hands-on program is designed to give you experience working in a university lab on a college-level experiment. With guidance from the instructor and UC Davis teaching assistants, you’ll be exploring an interesting research question you might encounter in environmental toxicology courses.
Investigate the impact of toxic chemical exposure on guppies and honey bees. Apply the scientific method to formulate research questions and familiarize yourself with toxicology terminology. Use RNA extractions to generate cDNA and analyze gene expression through bioinformatics software. Gain hands-on experience in conducting experiments and interpreting results. Collaborate with peers to design follow-up experiments and build a network of scientific mentors for future research endeavors.
Details
Listing Type:Summer Programs
Program Delivery:Residential
Provided By:College
Session Start:July
Session Length:Two Weeks
Entering Grade:9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Gender:Coed
Category:STEM
Sub-Categories:College Experience, Career Exploration, Environmental Science
This engaging, hands-on program is designed to give you experience working in a university lab on a college-level experiment. With guidance from the instructor and UC Davis teaching assistants, you’ll be exploring an interesting research question you might encounter in environmental toxicology courses.
Investigate the impact of toxic chemical exposure on guppies and honey bees. Apply the scientific method to formulate research questions and familiarize yourself with toxicology terminology. Use RNA extractions to generate cDNA and analyze gene expression through bioinformatics software. Gain hands-on experience in conducting experiments and interpreting results. Collaborate with peers to design follow-up experiments and build a network of scientific mentors for future research endeavors.
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