Outreach

Education Outreach
Biology and medicine are changing dramatically as we begin the 21st century. Deciphering the human genome, the blueprint for human heredity, will lead to fundamental changes in the way science and medicine are practiced. New information from the Human Genome Project will present striking social and ethical challenges as well as unique opportunities that require citizens to understand science to make informed decisions. To prepare society for these challenges, we need to develop state-of-the-art curricula in both science and ethics for K-12 schools.

UW Genome Sciences develops innovative programs that bring leading-edge science to teachers and students in K-12 schools. These programs provide interdisciplinary, hands-on science curricula, teacher training, equipment, and support to promote systemic change in schools. Please see the Education Outreach website for more information

Public Lecture Series
Follow this link for streaming video of the 2007 Public Lecture Series, including talks on the human genome project, the genetics of breast cancer, the genetics of drug responses, genes and heart disease, and analyzing parkinson's disease.

Faculty and Student Outreach Efforts
Please follow this link for more information about additional outreach efforts by our faculty and students.