Genetic editing has become a pretty hot topic in recent years as scientists understand more about what makes each one of us different. Every person, animal, and plant is made up of tens of thousands of genes that all work together to create the complex organisms we see. Understanding exactly how genes work could be key to some extraordinary future
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Foundational Concepts and Techniques in Biotechnology, a cluster of free remote learning resources for biotechnology built by LabXchange and the Amgen Biotech Experience, is now available in Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish, and Turkish. Based on the accomplished Amgen Biotech Experience program, now celebrating its 30th anniversary, this cluster exposes learners
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Heading back to school in September? Whether that means distance learning, a hybrid scenario, or in-person classes, we acknowledge that these are challenging and unprecedented times. LabXchange is here to support you. In this series of posts, we'll share strategies for remote learning and ideas for building online community. Don’t pretend that everything is fine. Acknowledge that things are hard
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Heading back to school in September? Whether that means distance learning, a hybrid scenario, or in-person classes, we acknowledge that these are challenging and unprecedented times. LabXchange is here to support you. In this series of posts, we'll share strategies for remote learning and ideas for building online community. Strategies for Remote Learning Stay Organized Use consistent naming conventions in
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Amidst this pandemic, most students have been transitioned to remote learning, where they face a new reality. This reality has proven disruptive for many students, and it can have a large impact on their learning processes and outcomes. As an undergraduate student myself, I know that my learning environment has changed dramatically. The ways in which I learn and demonstrate
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A new virtual interview series and podcast from LabXchange at Harvard University, the Xchange showcases the diverse roles, projects, and initiatives that make up the intersecting fields of science, education, and health. Hosted by LabXchange Faculty Director Robert Lue, the first season features a range of perspectives on the impact of COVID-19. Presented by LabXchange with support from the Amgen
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7/30/20 UPDATE: This workshop is now full. Please subscribe to our mailing list for new workshop opportunities and other updates! You may also be interested in: Personalize Online Learning with LabXchange Foundational Techniques in Biotechnology This LabXchange workshop will introduce you to foundational lab techniques that are used to create and express recombinant DNA in biotechnology. During this workshop, you will: Deepen
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Using Virtual Labs to Teach Science Remotely 7/30/20 UPDATE: This workshop is now FULL. Please subscribe to our mailing list for new workshop opportunities and other updates! This workshop is appropriate for all secondary and undergraduate educators familiar with LabXchange and interested in exploring how to incorporate virtual lab simulations into their curriculum. Workshop Description This 1.5-hour workshop with LabXchange
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ScIC3 “Science is Cool” is the third free virtual unconference for science teachers and STEM educators around the world. The conference takes place on Wednesday, July 8 to discuss remote learning, equity, and accessibility within STEM education as we approach a very unique school year. The keynote event kicking off the day is the infinitely engaging StarTalk: Cosmic Queries with
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Personalize Online Learning with LabXchange Harvard University’s LabXchange is a free online platform for science education that lets educators remix and share high-quality content to support differentiated, personalized learning. LabXchange also connects learners, educators and researchers through social features such as private classes, discussion forums, and the ability to mentor or be mentored. With LabXchange, you and your students can:
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