The University of Connecticut
Center for Applied Genetics Technology
(in conjunction with Boise State University)
July 7-10, 2005
Summer Institute in Forensic Science and Biotechnology
for High School Teachers
Hartford Courant Article
Record-Journal Article
Pictures from the course
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Beach Hall on the UConn Campus


Graduate Credit Available
Cost to register: *instate $800 for 2 credits (3 credit option see below)
*A $400 stipend will be awarded upon successful completion

July 7-10,  MCB396-40, Variable Credits (2-3)
Meet in Room 107 beach Hall, 8:00AM July 7
MAPS and driving directions

Thursday-Sunday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Activities Include:
Latent Prints
Nuclear DNA Fingerprints
Mitochondrial DNA Analysis
DNA Sequencing|
Real Time PCR
Classroom Chromatography
Classroom Fiber Analysis
Creating a Forensic Curriculum

Description: The course will include hands-on instruction in DNA extraction, amplification, sequencing (mitochondrial), and STR analysis. It is designed for High School Science Teachers interested in bringing Forensic Biotechnology into their classrooms.  No previous experience with DNA is required. 

Credits: 2 credits (a 3 credit option which requires an independent research project is available by arrangement with the instructors, additional Graduate School tuition and fees apply)
Instructors: Greg Hampikian, with Linda Strausbaugh, Craig O'Connor, and guest lecturers from the the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory
Housing: Not included.  Housing options
Contact: greghampikian@boisestate.edu
Limited to 20 teachers, please contact us soon.

 
Greg Hampikian, Associate Professor of  Biology, Boise State University, Director of the Summer Institute in Forensic Science and Biotechnology
Linda Strausbaugh, Professor of Genetics and Director of the Center for Applied Genetics Technology at the University of Connecticut
Henry Lee, Chief Emeritus of the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory, Host of Trace Evidence: The Case Files of Dr. Henry Lee
Photo taken at the May 2, 2005 Dedication of  the new Forensic Science Teaching Laboratory (where the teacher's course will be held)
at the University of Connecticut

Link to Atlanta Course
University of Connecticut, Department of Molecular & Cell Biology, 354 Mansfield Rd., Beach Hall Unit 2131, Storrs, CT  06269-2131),
Teacher contact: Anagha J. Sabnis   anagha.sabnis@gmail.com