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Want a quick overview of what Salk's Virutal Mobile Lab? Take a look at our slide-deck about V-MSL!
Want a quick overview of what Salk's Virutal Mobile Lab? Take a look at our slide-deck about V-MSL!
Jonas Salk founded the Salk Institute with the philosophy that it should both drive scientific breakthroughs and inspire the next generation of elite scientists. Out of Jonas Salk’s vision, the Institute’s Education Outreach department was born. Its mission is threefold:
Jonas Salk founded the Salk Institute with the philosophy that it should both drive scientific breakthroughs and inspire the next generation of elite scientists. Out of Jonas Salk’s vision, the Institute’s Education Outreach department was born. Its mission is threefold:
- To teach students, teachers, and the community about scientific literacy in addition to the role of basic biological research in our world.
- To inspire enthusiasm and interest in advanced levels of science instruction, and particularly in science as a career.
- To promote public awareness of Salk and the value of basic research as it relates to career readiness, critical thinking skills, and the development of an informed citizenry.
The Salk Mobile Science Lab is a free 3-day biotechnology program serving middle schools throughout San Diego County.
The Salk Mobile Science Lab is a free 3-day biotechnology program serving middle schools throughout San Diego County.
This program provides a unique opportunity for your students to learn about genetics and DNA from real Salk Institute scientists. The Salk Institute is a world renowned laboratory on the cutting edge of genetics research.
This program provides a unique opportunity for your students to learn about genetics and DNA from real Salk Institute scientists. The Salk Institute is a world renowned laboratory on the cutting edge of genetics research.
During the three-day mobile science lab curriculum titled “Discovering DNA”, students conduct experiments designed to illustrate that traits are coded for by a set of instructions called DNA. Students not only learn about the structure and function of DNA but also the techniques that are used everyday in real labs to analyze DNA.
During the three-day mobile science lab curriculum titled “Discovering DNA”, students conduct experiments designed to illustrate that traits are coded for by a set of instructions called DNA. Students not only learn about the structure and function of DNA but also the techniques that are used everyday in real labs to analyze DNA.
On the first day, students look at populations of fruit flies under a microscope to learn about the uses of model organisms, the effects of genetic transmission, and mutations. On the second day, they extract actual DNA from wheat germ. Finally, students simulate techniques used to analyze DNA fragments.
On the first day, students look at populations of fruit flies under a microscope to learn about the uses of model organisms, the effects of genetic transmission, and mutations. On the second day, they extract actual DNA from wheat germ. Finally, students simulate techniques used to analyze DNA fragments.
All the necessary equipment is brought directly to the classroom where 90-160 students practice hands-on, interactive science for three days.
All the necessary equipment is brought directly to the classroom where 90-160 students practice hands-on, interactive science for three days.
Every cure has a starting point. The Salk Institute embodies Jonas Salk’s mission to dare to make dreams into reality. Its internationally renowned and award-winning scientists explore the very foundations of life, seeking new understandings in neuroscience, genetics, immunology, plant biology and more.
Every cure has a starting point. The Salk Institute embodies Jonas Salk’s mission to dare to make dreams into reality. Its internationally renowned and award-winning scientists explore the very foundations of life, seeking new understandings in neuroscience, genetics, immunology, plant biology and more.
The Institute is an independent nonprofit organization and architectural landmark: small by choice, intimate by nature and fearless in the face of any challenge.
The Institute is an independent nonprofit organization and architectural landmark: small by choice, intimate by nature and fearless in the face of any challenge.
Be it cancer or Alzheimer’s, aging or diabetes, Salk is where cures begin.
Be it cancer or Alzheimer’s, aging or diabetes, Salk is where cures begin.
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