Project Profile

HiGene: A Genome Sequencing Project for High Schools

Description

Rutgers University will provide a comprehensive project in molecular biology and bioinformatics that engages high school teachers and students in DNA sequencing research. More than 75 teachers will participate in the project and approximately 30 students per year will attend the summer program and 300 additional students will engage in the Project during each academic year.

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PROJECT DETAILS

Award Number
0737574
Project Duration
2007 - 2013
Category
Comprehensive
Organization(s)
Rutgers, Piscataway, NJ
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Project Work State
NJ
Target Gradespan(s)
High school (9-12)
Project Setting(s)
Formal Education
Informal Education
Geographic Location(s)
Rural
Suburban
Urban
Project Status
Expired
Additional Disciplines
Bioscience - general
Additional Target Participants
Educators
Students