Celebrating Young Scientists: Landra

Author: Amy Stark

We are excited to announce our new series featuring our amazing student scientists. We are kicking off this series with Landra Ream, a 2023 Summer Camp attendee and Lane Tech senior.

Landra Ream using a pipette.

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Residential Camper Thoughts

Author: Amy Stark

Have you wondered what a previous camper that attended the Residential Camp at the DNA Learning Center might say about the program?

“The DNA Camp was an eye-opening experience into the world of biology. We did so many fun and informative experiments on plants and even ourselves. I made a lot…

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High School DNA Day Essay Contest

Author: Amy Stark

The American Society of Human Genetics has launched their Annual DNA Day essay contest. Please consider entering!

For information about the contest and the essay prompt go ASHG's website

The DNA Learning Center is happy to answer any questions…

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Summer 2021 New Offering Virtual Research Camp

Author: Amy Stark

While we remain quite disappointed that there are no in-person opportunities this summer, we are excited about our new Gene Expression Research camp. This camp does not require any previous genetic knowledge, but is PERFECT for our alum summer campers that might want to take their DNA Center experience…

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DNA Learning Center and Summer 2020

Author: Amy Stark

Unfortunately, the University of Notre Dame campus will be closed to all summer programs for 2020 due the public health situation caused by the pandemic. We are waiting for more information to hear what opportunities we will have for the fall.

 

Thank you for your patience and continued…

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Spring Field Trip Update

Author: Amy Stark

As of March 11, 2020, the University of Notre Dame has suspended all in-class instruction through April 13 for pubic health reasons related to COVID19. The DNA Learning Center is a hands-on instruction center, therefore we will not host any field trips  in that time window. If you had previously scheduled…

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2020 Summer Registration OPEN!

Author: Amy Stark

We are pleased to announce that registration is open for our 2020 Summer Programs. All programs are first come-first served, so REGISTER TODAY! For more information, check out more details

 

As the country and world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic,…

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New 2020 Summer ALUM Camp

Author: Amy Stark

Due to popular demand we are pleased to announce that this summer we will offer our inaugural Returning DNA Explorers Summer Camp for students who previously completed a summer camp and wanted to return. It will feature ALL NEW experiments that will allow your camper to go to the next level. We are…

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Home School Student Day at the DNA Learning Center Nov. 4

Author: Amy Stark

We are excited to announce that Nov. 4 will be dedicated to home school students.  We will release an in-depth schedule for the day 2 weeks before depending on the number and ages of the students that sign up. There will be a $5 charge per student.  

Thank you for your interest, but registration…

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Support the DNA Center on Notre Dame Day

Author: Amy Stark

During the Annual Notre Dame Day, the University is giving away $1 million dollars based on the votes collected by groups across campus. For a $10 gift to the DNA Center, you get 5 votes. Last year, each vote was worth ~14 so a $10 gift results in ~$75 to the DNA Center. We use that money to subsidize…

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DNA Day Essay Contest

Author: Amy Stark

We are excited to announce our 2016 DNA Day Essay contest for Michiana students in grades K-12! Prizes will be awarded at elementary, middle, and high school level. Please enter by April 15!

For more information:

2016

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Summer Camp Registration is Open!

Author: Amy Stark

We are excited to announce that the registration for our Summer 2016 Camps are now available! Please click on Summer Camps for more information!

We will have 3 weeks of residential camps, 2 weeks of day camps and NEW for 2016 a Beginner Workshop for students completed…

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DNA Day Contest

Author: Amy Stark

DNA Day is April 25th and the DNA Learning Center is hosting an essay contest for Michiana students!

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