DNA Fest
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 07/09/2016
Join us for a family-friendly Saturday at the Museum where you can take a deeper dive into the fascinating world of DNA and genomes!!
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
Meet local DNA experts and learn about genetic research through hands-on activities:
- Extract your own DNA
- Create beautiful art with a micropipette (a tool used by scientists to deliver small volumes of liquids)
- Make and take home a nucleotide necklace
- Explore DNA transcription with Lego® bricks
- And just for fun, get your face painted — DNA style!
A sampling of the amazing scientists you will meet
| Elisabeth Conradt | U of U Department of Psychology | How the environment can impact gene expression |
| Louisa Stark | U of U Genetic Science Learning Center |
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| Dr. Cheenu Shrinivasan | Mouse genetics/brain pain signals | |
| Emily DiBlasi | U of U Department of Biology |
Tracing the movement of individuals from one place to another
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| Richard Clark | U of U Department of Biology | Genomic studies on plants and animals |
| Sandra Haddad | Bay Path University | DNA and forensic science |
| Representatives from Myriad Genetics | Myriad Genetics | Changes in DNA |
| Heather Sarin | Utah Health Department | Genetic counciling |
| Mary Anne Karren | USTAR Center for Genetic Discovery | Taxonimer |
| Kelsey Rogers | U of U Department of Human Genetics | Virus evolution |
| Yi Qiao | Eccles Institute of Human Genetics | Tumors |
| Michelle Knoll | NHMU Anthropolgy | Ancient DNA |
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Organization:
Natural History Museum of UtahLocation:
301 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT, 84108United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
801.581.6927Contact name:
Summer Kingdon
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
07/09/2016
Time:
10 am to 5 pm
Price:
Adult
$13.00
Senior 65 and over
$11.00
Young Adult 13 - 24
$11.00
Child 3 - 12
$9.00
Child 2 and under
FREE
Museum Members
FREE
University of Utah Students*, Faculty and Staff with Valid ID
FREE
Ages
Adults & kids togetherWeb Service