Viral Vaccines SARS-CoV-2
Students learn about pandemics, coronaviruses and vaccines and then design a vaccine using information on the SARS-CoV-2 virus structure.
The Application of Polymers: Plastics!
Students are introduced to different types of household plastics and the concept of polymers and then complete two related experiments.
Amazing Race Personal Genomics
Students go through a pipeline of some of the tasks needed to be done for a patient to get their genome sequenced from point A, all the way to point B where the patient will receive their personalized treatment.
Trip To Mars
This activity consists of coding and engineering/physics problems that students go through on how to launch a rocket and get to Mars.
Ask A Scientist
A virtual interview with a scientist where volunteers lead an interactive session about themselves, their interest in science, their career path, etc.
Gel Electrophoresis of Biological Dyes
Learn how to complete a gel electophoresis and how it is used to separate different molecules in a sample!
Alternative Science Facts
Learn media literacy skills including the recognition of "fake news", critically analyze sources of information, and understand the impact of science communication on our lives