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Five courses are available as part of the High School Science Discovery Program:

• Anatomy & Development of Marine Vertebrates & Invertebrates, led by MBL Veterinarian Lisa Abbo, focuses on the anatomy, development, and physiology of various animals, with an emphasis on local marine species.
• Coral Reefs in a Changing World, led by MBL Associate Scientist Loretta Roberson, explores corals and coral reef ecosystems—from the cell to reef using the latest tools being developed at the ǧ����Ƶ for exploring fundamental biological processes.
• Exploring Microbiomes of Marine Organisms with DNA sequencing, led by MBL Senior Scientists David Mark Welch and Hilary Morrison, investigates the host-associated microbiomes of marine model animals in the ǧ����Ƶ's Marine Resources Center.
• CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing: A Hands-on Experience, led by MBL Director Nipam Patel, teaches students the fundamentals of CRISPR/Cas9 technology and allows them to apply the techniques in the lab to understand how it is used by research scientists to explore questions in basic biology, and the techniques implications for improving human health.
• Adaptation and Evolution in Response to Environmental Challenges, taught by MBL Associate Scientist Kristin Gribble, explores the fundamentals of evolutionary biology, including concepts of adaptation, fitness, genetic heritability, and epigenetic transgenerational inheritance through the use of aquatic invertebrates and plankton.

“These courses are taught by some of the best scientists in the field. It's an amazing opportunity," said Scott Bennett, manager of secondary education at the ǧ����Ƶ.

Generous support from Saul Pannell, Vice Chair of the ǧ����Ƶ Board of Trustees, made it possible for public school students and teachers to attend this program.

Are you a high school teacher or administrator interested in bringing your science-interested students to the ǧ����Ƶ? Learn more about our High School Science Discovery Program and email Jean Enright, jeanright@mbl.edu for more information.