NEWSLETTER
July 2021
Celebrate Mendel's Birthday This Month!
The “father of genetics” Gregor Johan Mendel was born on July 20, 1822. This year celebrates his 199th birthday! Mendel’s studies focused on inheritance using pea plants and established the laws of heredity, and ultimately one of the foundational principles in genetics. Scroll through our “Brief History” timeline to learn more about Mendel’s place in our understanding of genomics today.
Coming in November: National Association of Biology Teachers Professional Development Conference
The National Association of Biology Teachers is hosting a Professional Development Conference from Nov. 11 – Nov. 14, in Atlanta, Georgia. This is an opportunity to join leaders in biology and life science education for presentations from renowned speakers, interactive workshops, and special events. Early registration ends on July 31.
Bold Predictions for Human Genomics by 2030 from the National Human Genome Research Institute
NHGRI is hosting a seminar series this year on the “Bold Predictions for Human Genomics by 2030” described in NHGRI’s latest strategic vision. Past videos discussing one of the 10 bold predictions can be viewed on NHGRI’s YouTube GenomeTV channel. Catch up on NHGRI’s bold predictions by viewing the videos at your convenience.
The National Science Teaching Association STEM 21 Virtual Conference, July 26 - July 30
The National Science Teaching Association is hosting the STEM 21 conference virtually from July 26 – July 30. This conference will host presentations, sessions, and workshops highlighting the latest educational tools and techniques. This is an opportunity to generate new ideas and network in a collaborative space. Registration is open.

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