Genes in Space: Contest for Grades 7-12, Experimental Designs Due Apr. 20

Genes in Space invites students in Grades 7-12 to a contest to design DNA experiments for space.  Five finalist teams will receive mentoring by Harvard/MIT scientists, present at the International Space Station R&D Conference, and receive miniPCR DNA Discovery Systems for their schools.  Winners will attend Space Biology Camp and send their experiment into space.  Applications are due April 20.  The contest is free and does  not require equipment.  Proposals will be judged solely on their creative and scientific merit.