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Investigations in Cell Biology

July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2006 | Public Programs, Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks, Exhibitions
The Science Museum of Minnesota will develop "Investigations in Cell Biology," an integrated program that introduces cell, microbiology, and molecular biology to museum audiences through open-access, wet-lab, micro-experiment benches; training and support for school teachers; classes for adults and teens; and a long-term program for local high school youth. The project includes the development, testing, and installation of four micro-experiment benches that introduce visitors to the objectives, tools, and techniques of cell biology experimentation. These benches,"Inside the Cell," "Testing for DNA," "DNA Profile," and "Microbe Control," will be part of "Cell Lab," a 1,500 square-foot open experiment area within the science museum's new core exhibition, "The Human Body," opening December 1999.

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: ISE/AISL
Award Number: 9815069
Funding Amount: 974943

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Laurie Kleinbaum Fink
    Principal Investigator
    Science Museum of Minnesota
  • Susan Fleming
    Former Principal Investigator
    Science Museum of Minnesota
  • J Newlin
    Co-Principal Investigator
    Science Museum of Minnesota
  • Discipline: Life science
    Audience: Youth/Teen (up to 17) | Adults | General Public | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Professional Development and Workshops | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits

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