MIT Science on Saturday: Biotechnology

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Hours:	10-12
Ages:	Kids, Teens
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Science & Technology

Join Biogen scientists for an on-stage presentation with audience participation in cool demonstrations. Following the stage presentation, there will be fun hands-on activity tables where students can conduct their own biology and biotechnology experiments.

Our next free MIT campus Science on Saturday event will be 'Biotechnology' at 10:00 a.m. on October 14th in Kresge Auditorium.

Have you ever wondered how DNA works or how living organisms can be genetically engineered?

Join Biogen scientists for this highly interactive workshop, which will include an on-stage presentation in which students from the audience can volunteer to help with lots of cool demonstrations.

Following the stage presentation, there will be fun hands-on activity tables where students can conduct their own biology and biotechnology experiments.

There is also half-price, same-day admission to the MIT Museum for Science on Saturday attendees.

All of our Science on Saturday events on the MIT campus are free and open to all K-12 students, as well as their parents and teachers.

They are sponsored by the MIT Museum and the Akamai Foundation.

WEBSITE

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mitmuseum.mit.edu/program/science-saturday

LOCATION

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48 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02139 map

Attendees can park in either the West Garage (very close to the event) or Albany Garage (a ~10-15-minute walk from the event) provided they can pay the $8 flat fee with a credit card at either parking garage. Alternatively, attendees can take MBTA buses to the MIT Massachusetts Avenue stop (very close to the event) or the subway to either the Central or Kendall Square T stops (a ~20-minute walk from the event).

TIPS

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Parking and seating are limited, so we recommend that you arrive early.