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CRISPR Gene Editing Workshop

Presented by the GENIUS Program at Metropolitan Preparatory Academy.
CRISPR Gene Editing Workshop

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Ever wondered how scientists can rewrite the code of life?
This hands-on workshop introduces you to CRISPR-Cas9, the groundbreaking technology that’s transforming genetics, medicine, and research. You’ll learn how to design guide RNAs, perform gene modifications, and analyze your results, all while working with industry-standard tools like PCR, gel electrophoresis, and DNA extraction. Beyond the lab, we’ll explore the ethical questions surrounding gene editing and its impact on medicine, agriculture, and conservation. If you’re excited about biotechnology, genetic research, or the future of medicine, this workshop is your chance to dive into one of the most exciting fields in modern science.

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    • Aug 04, 2025 - Aug 08, 2025
    • Aug 11, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025
    • Aug 18, 2025 - Aug 22, 2025
    • Jul 07, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025
    • Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025
    • Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025
    • Jul 28, 2025 - Aug 01, 2025
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Exciting Daily Activities

Extract Real DNA
Perform safe, fun DNA extraction experiments with fruits and veggies.
Solve DNA Mysteries
Become detectives to solve mini-mysteries using DNA fingerprinting.
Create DNA Slime & DNA Models
Become detectives to solve mini-mysteries using DNA fingerprinting.
CSI Biotech Lab
Experience fun crime-solving scenarios and discover how biotechnology helps solve real-world mysteries.
Escape Room Finale
Team up to decode puzzles, find DNA clues, and escape the lab—using your newly mastered biotech skills!

Exciting Daily Activities

Guide RNA Design

Learn how to design guide RNAs that precisely target and bind to specific DNA sequences. Understand how this key step ensures accuracy in CRISPR gene editing.

CRISPR Experiment with lacZ

Conduct your first CRISPR experiment using the lacZ gene, a classic example used in gene editing. Learn how CRISPR can be used to introduce changes to the lacZ gene and observe the effects of those changes in real time.

DNA Extraction & PCR

Master the technique of extracting DNA from biological samples and using PCR (polymerase chain reaction) to amplify the target DNA. Analyze your results to identify changes in the genotype, observing how the gene-editing process has altered the DNA.

Gel Electrophoresis

Use gel electrophoresis to separate DNA fragments based on their size. See how this technique helps verify your gene-editing results, allowing you to confirm the success of your CRISPR experiment by visualizing the DNA fragments in your sample.

What Campers Will Discover

The Science of CRISPR

Discover how CRISPR, guide RNA, and the Cas9 protein work together to make precise genetic edits—transforming medicine, agriculture, and research.

Master Gene Editing Techniques

Design guide RNA, create DNA cuts, and modify genes using the same techniques used in biotechnology and medical research.

Become a Biotechnology Innovator

Use professional-grade biotech tools to create and analyze genetically modified organisms, exploring how CRISPR is solving global challenges and transforming industries.

Navigate the Ethics of Gene Editing

Discuss the complex ethical questions surrounding gene editing, covering topics like germline modifications, designer babies, and genetic privacy.

What Campers Will Discover

Guide RNA Design

Learn how to design guide RNAs that precisely target and bind to specific DNA sequences. Understand how this key step ensures accuracy in CRISPR gene editing.

CRISPR Experiment with lacZ

Learn how to design guide RNAs that precisely target and bind to specific DNA sequences. Understand how this key step ensures accuracy in CRISPR gene editing.

DNA Extraction & PCR

Master the technique of extracting DNA from biological samples and using PCR (polymerase chain reaction) to amplify the target DNA. Analyze your results to identify changes in the genotype, observing how the gene-editing process has altered the DNA.

Gel Electrophoresis

Use gel electrophoresis to separate DNA fragments based on their size. See how this technique helps verify your gene-editing results, allowing you to confirm the success of your CRISPR experiment by visualizing the DNA fragments in your sample.

What Campers Will Discover

Guide RNA Design

Learn how to design guide RNAs that precisely target and bind to specific DNA sequences. Understand how this key step ensures accuracy in CRISPR gene editing.

CRISPR Experiment with lacZ

Conduct your first CRISPR experiment using the lacZ gene, a classic example used in gene editing. Learn how CRISPR can be used to introduce changes to the lacZ gene and observe the effects of those changes in real time.

DNA Extraction & PCR

Master the technique of extracting DNA from biological samples and using PCR (polymerase chain reaction) to amplify the target DNA. Analyze your results to identify changes in the genotype, observing how the gene-editing process has altered the DNA.

Gel Electrophoresis

Use gel electrophoresis to separate DNA fragments based on their size. See how this technique helps verify your gene-editing results, allowing you to confirm the success of your CRISPR experiment by visualizing the DNA fragments in your sample.

Every Camper Receives

  • Personalized DNA Detective Lab Coat
  • DNA Detective Notebook & Official Badge
  • DNA Necklace Keepsake
  • Official DNA Detective Certificate
  • Professional Camp Photo Keepsake
  • Personalized DNA Detective Lab Coat
  • DNA Detective Notebook & Official Badge
  • DNA Necklace Keepsake
  • Official DNA Detective Certificate
  • Professional Camp Photo Keepsake

Sample Schedule

Ready for summer science? Registration starts April 2, 2025

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The CRISPR Gene Editing Workshop is a hands-on learning experience designed to introduce high school students to the principles and practical applications of CRISPR-Cas9 technology. Students will learn the fundamentals of gene editing through interactive lessons and laboratory activities.

This workshop is designed for high school students with an interest in biotechnology, medicine, genetic research, or molecular biology. A basic understanding of biology is recommended.

CRISPR-Cas9 is a gene editing technology that allows scientists to make precise changes to DNA sequences. It is a powerful tool with applications in medicine, agriculture, and research.

No. All experiments are conducted on safe, educational samples, such as bacterial DNA, commonly used in university-level genetics courses. This ensures students gain real-world lab experience while following strict safety and ethical guidelines.

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