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some DNA to your day! Saturday DNA! information line: (516) 367-5168 Saturday DNA! was developed by our educational and scientific staff to serve children, teens, and adults interested in DNA programs outside of the school setting. We offer a variety of 2-hour laboratory- and computer-based sessions. |
Welcome to the Spring 2009 Saturday DNA! programs!
Whodunnit?... Happy Hunting... Yumm...Oil!... Join us for these exciting new Saturday DNA! sessions! Add some DNA to your day . . . NEW SCHEDULE! One session is offered for each Saturday in this newsletter. The April session is for students ages 14 to adult, with an accompanying chaperone for participants under 15. The May and June sessions are appropriate for ages 10-13 with accompanying chaperone. All sessions are two hours long: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Chaperones fully participate in all program activities. Sessions are $15.00 per person ($30.00 for a participating student and accompanying chaperone.) Directions to the Dolan DNA Learning Center are available through the link above. Call (516)367-5170 to request to have them mailed to you. The sessions are held at the DNA Learning Center at 334 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724. What you need to do: • Read through the descriptions of the activities BELOW, and decide which sessions you might like to attend. • You must read and follow the instructions on the Reservation Guidelines. Applications not adhering to these guidelines will be returned. • Download reservation forms for the Saturday DNA! sessions you are interested in. Or, call the Saturday DNA! information line: (516) 367-5168. • Reserve your space by completing and returning a reservation form with your payment. You must include a separate check or money order for each session you plan to attend. Mailing address: Dolan DNA Learning Center/CSHL One Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 Saturday, June 13, 2009
Oil Eating Bacteria CLOSED: Class is full 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Ages 10-13, with chaperone The early detection of oil spills in a marine environment is extremely important for the protection of our fragile environment. A new clever way to detect pollution using living bacteria is very promising and could make testing for contaminants faster and cheaper. In the near future, oil spills and other environmental pollution could be spotted using bacteria that have been genetically engineered to glow in the presence of toxic chemicals. In this lab, participants will: • learn about oil-eating bacteria and bioremediation; • demonstrate how glowing bacteria can be used to detect environmental pollutants. |
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