Design and Implementation of a Genomics Field Trip Program Aimed at Secondary School Students

Jennifer McQueen, Jody J. Wright, Joanne A. Fox, Fran Lewitter
2012 PLoS Computational Biology  
With the rapid pace of advancements in biological research brought about by the application of computer science and information technology, we believe the time is right for introducing genomics and bioinformatics tools and concepts to secondary school students. Our approach has been to offer a full-day field trip in our research facility where secondary school students carry out experi-
doi:10.1371/journal.pcbi.1002636 pmid:22956895 pmcid:PMC3431290 fatcat:bzqy3hfkgjekxlp4rorym7vgq4