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.
A group of 15 students partook in a comprehensive program at UNAM from July 8-9, 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, July 8, 2023
10.00 – 10.30: Introduction and Opening Speeches
10.30 – 11.30: Lesson I: The Cell
11.30 – 12.00: Lesson II: Heredity
12.00 – 13.00: Lunch Break
13.00 – 14.30: Experiment of the Day: Gene Transfer to Bacteria
14.30 – 15.00: Lesson III: DNA and Genetic Code
15.30 – 16.00: Recap of the Day, Departure
Sunday, July 9, 2023
10.00 – 10.30: Recap of the First Day
10.30 – 11.00: Lesson IV: Central Dogma and Proteins
11.00 – 12.00: Experiment of the Day: Production of Fluorescent Proteins in a Cell-Free Environment
12.00 – 13.00: : Lunch Break
13.00 – 13.30: Lesson V: Biotechnology
13.30 – 15.30: Microscope Experiments
15.30 – 16.00: Recap of the Day, Departure
