Marine Biotechnology and Bioinformatics is a professional development program that prepares science teachers to use the latest biotechnology (1) and bioinformatics (2) techniques to investigate a local marine phenomenon, non-native mussels. During the 3-week summer workshop, you will generate novel DNA data and analyze it using bioinformatics software. You will also explore pedagogical strategies and develop standards-based lesson plans for engaging students in the same marine science research.

1. the use of living organisms or their products to make or modify a substance or process
2. the use of computers to store, retrieve and analyze biological data

 

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