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Genome Day brings the wonders of genetics and nature to life

December 6, 2023

From microorganisms and DNA extraction to poison frogs and lemon-scented ants, the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology’s Genome Day brought science to life across a wide variety of scales. Families, students, science lovers, and local community members explored stations and activities led by IGB faculty, staff, and students. 


December 6, 2023


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15 Years of IGB: Integrating Science and Society through Outreach

December 16, 2022

Since the inception of the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, its slogan has been “where science meets society.” This highlights the institute’s deep commitment both past and present to communicate the research and discoveries happening at the IGB with the public, and promote scientific thinking to encourage a new diverse generation of scientists and science-informed citizens. “We established a comprehensive outreach program within a few years of opening the IGB, for several reasons,” said IGB Director Gene Robinson (GNDP).


December 16, 2022


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Community Education

Where Science Meets Society

The IGB embraces the concept of "Where Science Meets Society," and hosts events intended to raise the awareness of the transformative research taking place at the Institute, and also to facilitate the interaction between IGB members and the greater community.

Massive Online Open Course (MOOC)

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Genome Day returns on November 2, 2013!

October 7, 2013

Genome Day returns on November 2, 2013!

Genome Day is nearly here! Join us on November 2, 2013 for our second year running, as we invite the community to come learn about DNA, genes, genomes, and evolution in an approachable manner for all ages.


October 7, 2013


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Community Education

Where Science Meets Society

The IGB embraces the concept of "Where Science Meets Society," and hosts events intended to raise the awareness of the transformative research taking place at the Institute, and also to facilitate the interaction between IGB members and the greater community.

Massive Online Open Course (MOOC)

Mooc

Genome Day a great success!

November 7, 2012

Thank you to everyone who attended Genome Day, a day of learning about genomes, genes, DNA, and evolution at the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum in Champaign on Saturday, November 3, 2012.


November 7, 2012


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Join us for Genome Day on November 3rd at the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum

October 22, 2012

Genome Day

Sat, 11/03/2012 - 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, 346 N. Neil Street, Champaign

Join the IGB for for a day of learning about genomes, genes, DNA, and evolution at the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum in Champaign on Saturday, November 3, 2012.

Targeted for grade-school children but accessible and welcome to all ages, there will be exhibits and activities available to present the research at the IGB, such as:


October 22, 2012


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