This teen event is happening in conjunction with the MIT Museum's Inaugural DNA Day celebrating the discovery of DNA's double helix structure and the completion of the Human Genome Project.

Teen Activities:

11:00am - 12:00pm
Essential MIT: BioBuilder Showcase
Check out how local teens are engaging in bioengineering through their school-based BioBuilder Teams.

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sharp Room: Pizza and Networking
Enjoy free pizza with scientists and other teens

1:00pm - 1:45pm
The Exchange: Introduction to Personal Genetics with PGED
Learn how genetics has evolved since the completion of the Human Genome Project with an interactive presentation from Personal Genetics Education and Dialogue.

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn Labs: Bio-Inspired Games

Learning Lab 1: Share Your Stance! with PGED
Play a conversation-sparking card game to share your thoughts on today's hot topics in genetics! (Recommended for ages 14+)
Please note: the Share Your Stance game will be ticketed upon admission to reserve seating. Drop-in spots may be available after 2:30pm.

Learning Lab 2: Design a Plasmid
Solve a problem using genetic engineering! Play with the building blocks of life by putting together a puzzle that mimics how bioengineers assemble genes with the help of MIT students.

Teens are also welcome to engage with other activities as part of the Museum's DNA Day Celebration including:

• Explore the museum using our DNA scavenger hunt
• Craft a DNA bracelet that encodes a secret word
• Check out our Gene Cultures exhibit through the lens of bio-artists
  

April 26
11am - 4pm
Free for teens (ages 13-18)
Registration required