4-H Introduction to Biotechnology (Middle & High School Students)
When:
September 22, 2016 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
2016-09-22T17:00:00-04:00
2016-09-22T19:00:00-04:00
Where:
Mountain Horticultural Crops Research & Extension Center
455 Research Drive
Mills River, NC 28759
USA
455 Research Drive
Mills River, NC 28759
USA
Cost:
$10 for entire series
Contact:
5:00-7:00 pm monthly
September 2016 – February 2017
Overview: Through a series of short courses students will gain a basic understanding of biotechnology including the definition, branches, importance to society, careers, and hands-on laboratory exercises. Biofuels, fermentation science, genetic engineering, agriculture and GMOs, DNA science and forensics will be discussed. Students will meet local scientists who are developing crops that thrive in Western North Carolina.
Instructor: Jennifer Allsbrook, jalls@polkschools.org , 828-243-8030
Scholarships are available. Class will fill on a first-come, first-served basis.
Schedule: September 22 – tour Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center. Dress for the weather.
October 6, November 3, December 1, January 5 and February 2
Click here for the registration form.