Genomics in Everyday Life September 30- December 2, 2002 A Student Research Program Funded by the

What is genomics? Genomics is the study of all the genes in an organism, also known as its genome. The science includes identifying the specific building blocks of all the genes in a cell, mapping their locations in relation to the rest of the DNA, and studying the function of those genes.

Genomics can lead to the development of hardier crop plants to benefit farmers, more nutritious foods to fight hunger and malnutrition, and plants and natural systems to clean up toxic waste, oil spills or polluted air. All of this is possible by understanding how organisms, based on their genetic makeup, carry out their daily function.

Learn about this exciting new field through experiments, visits to laboratories and discussions with active scientists. The ten-week program will begin with structured investigations, leading to the students developing their own research projects. 20 high school juniors and seniors came together every Monday night from 4 pm to 6 pm at The Science House on NC State's Centennial Campus to study this exciting topic during the Fall of 2002.

Student Projects and Photos

Repair of Ultraviolet Damage: Photoreactivation
Genetic Transformation
The pGlo Project
Maternal Mitochondrial DNA
Mitochondrial DNA and Evolutionary Studies
Effect of Ultraviolet Rays on Yeast Cells
Accuracy in Mitochondrial DNA
Yeast Mutations

Photos from Potato Blight Investigations with Dr. Jean Ristaino

Photos from the Fungal Genomics Laboratory and final session.

Genomics & Genetics Resources
Mystery Yeast Mutation
What is Genomics - from the Genomics Center at UC-Davis
Genomic Revolution - online museum exhibit from the American Museum of Natural History
Genome Research and News - from Nature
Genetics - information and news from Nature
Hands-On Genetics
DNA from the Beginning - contains the animations that Dr. Andrews used during the first session

Genomics at NCSU
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - we will take a tour of their lab on Centennial Campus
Plant Pathology - Jean Ristaino's homepage with information on her work with the Potato Blight
Fungal Genomics Laboratory - where Ralph Dean does work on Rice Blast
NC State Genomic Sciences - learn about academic programs at NCSU