MI DNA Day

Michigan DNA Day is an annual event where scientists from the state of Michigan visit local high schools to present interactive, hands-on lessons about genetics, genomics, and biotechnology. MI DNA Day provides a unique opportunity for high school students to meet and interact with early-career scientists, which often clarifies misconceptions of what a scientist looks like and breaks down barriers for students to follow scientific career paths. Scientist ambassadors also discuss their own ongoing research with students and share exciting career opportunities in science and biotechnology. MI DNA Day allows early-career scientists to share their passion for science with students, fostering a spirit of public engagement leading to continued participation in science outreach throughout their careers.

MI DNA Day was founded at the University of Michigan but is looking to expand to all universities and scientific agencies across the state. MI DNA Day takes its name from National DNA Day, which was created to commemorate the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNA’s double helix in 1953. There are currently six other states with their own DNA Day programs, and we are ecstatic that Michigan is now on that growing list!

Virtual Career Panel Series

MI DNA Day has launched a new virtual career panel series! The goal of this series is to expose students to the diverse array of career paths available in science. Watch our first panel with three Genetic Counselors from the University of Michigan.

Watch our second video of the series where we interview a genomics educator from the University of Michigan who works at the Jackson Laboratory.

See our impact in Michigan and across the country.

NEXT DNA DAY: April 25, 2024

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