NEWSLETTER August 2024

The colloquium video series will introduce viewers to the exciting scientific, clinical, and societal elements of human genetics and genomics, and careers too! Besides watching the video, you can also download slides and articles, and read the presenter’s biography.



The video launching the series is “DNA Science and Human Genetics” featuring Dr. Larry Brody, director of the National Human Genome Research Institute’s Division of Genomics and Society. Dr. Brody shares his journey in genomics, the landscape of DNA science and human genetics, and what’s hot right now (and the future possibilities). 

Free Lesson Plan Library for Educators!

Browse lesson plans created by educators for educators in middle school and high school, provided by the USA Science and Engineering Festival. The scientific domains include engineering, tech and applications of science; earth & space science; life science; and physical science.



All lesson plans are Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned. 

Word of the Month

from NHGRI's Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms

An organelle is a subcellular structure that has one or more specific jobs to perform in the cell, much like an organ does in the body.

Hear about specific organelle functions, and why they are important.