Biotech 101

Biotech 101  A 12-hour class in three weekend sessions - August 20, 27 & Sept 3 - 3-7pm Channel your inner biohacker! This introductory hands-on class is specifically designed for those with no previous knowledge of molecular biology, or those who wish to brush up on their training. You will practice the techniques that are the basis of the biotech revolution, including DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, bacterial transformation and PCR.  We will discuss the history of biotech and where the field is going, plus the social and ethical implications of this fast-evolving technology. This class is a prerequisite for advanced classes. Minimum age is 13, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. Instructor Dr. Ellen Jorgensen is president of Biotech Without Borders, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting science literacy and hands-on access to biotechnology.  In 2009 she cofounded Genspace, named one of the World's Top 10 . . . More details