The Innovation Institute (Ti2) will present two interactive webinars, free and open to the public, to help students understand the science of viruses and COVID-19 specifically. Registration is required to get the online links to these webinars. Parental discretion is advised. Presenters will be Alex Mitchell (MS, Ti2 Instructor) and Robert Kauffman (MD, PhD, Ti2 Senior Scientist in Residence).

• Ages 9-11: COVID-19: A Science Discussion for Students, April 14, 5PM. Understand the science of viruses, what makes COVID-19 “novel,” and how evolving scientific understanding of the virus helps to inform public health responses. Register here.
• Ages 12+: COVID-19: A Science Discussion for Students, April 15, 5PM. Understand the science of viruses and COVID-19, specifically. Register here.

Ti2 is a non-profit, lab-immersive STEM learning organization for ages 5-17 during the academic year and summer. It offers learning labs in molecular biology, genomics, chemistry, neuroscience, chemistry, computer engineering and more. Its Investigate, Discover & Design series for ages 5-9 often has waitlists.