BioSkills: Genetic Engineering- Level 1- 2026

Genetic Engineering – Level 1

16-hour course (4 days, 4 hours per class)

What is genetic engineering and how is this technique used? In this offering, students will perform a series of steps to create a new DNA molecule carrying genes of interest. Once inside a bacterial cell, these genes will produce a fluorescent protein that students will purify and take home as a souvenir! This activity will help students understand what genes do and how they can be manipulated by genetic engineering, exposing them to common processes in research labs.

• Date: June 2-5, 2026
• Time: 12 :00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Eligibility and Tuition:

• Students must be enrolled in 9th-12th grades when registered.
• No prerequisites required.
• $225 tuition is due in full upon registration.

Refund Policy:

• Full refund (minus any processing fees) - up to thirty (30) days prior to the program start date
• Partial refund - up to fourteen (14) days prior to the program start date
• No refund – less than fourteen (14) days prior to the program start date.

If you have any questions, please contact us at edoutreach@hudsonalpha.org.

Prior to registering, please review our Lab Safety Contract, Waiver and Release/Emergency Contact and Media Release Forms. These are required to participate and will be included on the registration for signature