With the vision of Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) to create high quality and novel knowledge and train qualified human resources, Dr. Urartu Şeker provided the opportunity for middle school students to delve into the realms of genetic engineering and synthetic biology at the Genetic Engineering School, for the fifth time.
A group of 12 students partook in a comprehensive program at UNAM from March 23-24, delving into the realms of genetic engineering and biotechnology. Throughout these two days, they not only received extensive training in these subjects but also actively engaged in hands-on experiments and had the opportunity to participate in various scientific competitions.
Program:
Saturday, March 23, 2024
10:00-11:00: Introduction and Opening Speeches
11:00-11:30: Lesson I: Cell: Building Blocks of Living Organisms
11:30-12:00: Lesson II: Inheritance
12:00-13:00: Lunch
13:00-14:30: Experiment 1: Gene Transfer to Bacteria (Part 1)
14:30-15:00: Lesson III: DNA and Genetic Code
15:00-15:30: Experiment 1: Gene Transfer to Bacteria (Part 2)
15:30-16:00: Day Evaluation, Departure
Sunday, March 24, 2024
10:00-10:30: Evaluation of the First Day
10:30-11:00: Lesson IV: Central Dogma and Proteins
11:00-12:00: Experiment 2: Production of Fluorescent Proteins in a Cell-Free Environment
12:00-13:00: Lunch
13:00-14:00: Experiment 3: Examination of Bacteria with Transferred Genes
14:00-14:30: Lesson V: Biotechnology, Concepts, and Tools
14:30-15:30: Experiment 4: Examination of Produced Fluorescent Proteins
15:30-16:00: Day Evaluation, Departure
