Saturday, March 8, 2025
Did you know that scientists can program the DNA of bacteria? Join us as we dive into the world of bacterial DNA transformation with returning geneticist, Connie! Explore the molecular structure of DNA and perform model DNA transformations with your own two hands!
Time
Ages 7-12: 8 am PT • 9 am MT • 10 am CT • 11 am ET • 12 pm AT
Ages 13-17: 10 am PT • 11 am MT • 12 pm CT • 1 pm ET • 2 pm AT
Materials and Preparation
- 5 cm wide tape (masking or duct tape, light-coloured so you can write on it)
- Permanent markers (at least two colours)
- Scissors
- Ruler or tape measure
Meet the Expert
Connie Zeng
Connie completed her Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto. During her undergraduate studies, she enjoyed working within the environmental engineering department, researching biodegradation of the toxic contaminants by microbial cultures. In her free time, she is passionate about spreading fun facts about human genetics and inheritance.
This programming was developed by Sydney Brooks, Connie Zeng, and Mikaela Moore.
