Salk Education Outreach

09/12/2022

Spots still remain‼️ We're hosting 2 free in-person workshops for educators to be trained in our biotechnology ‘labs-in-a-box.’ These free activity kits can be used with up to 200 students for 2-3 weeks. Learn more about each kit here: https://www.salk.edu/about/education-outreach/teacher-resources/activity-kits/

*Saturday September 17th - DNA Extraction & Gel Electrophoresis

*Saturday September 24th - PCR & Genes in Space

Attend 1 or both workshops, lunch provided, with optional architectural tour of Salk! Sign up on our site: http://www.salk.edu/ActivityKitWorkshops

08/22/2022

‼️🧬Announcing 2 free teacher workshops for training in our DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, or PCR activity kits to use in your classroom anytime of the year. Our ‘lab-in-a-box’ lets you run 3 different hands-on labs with up to 200 students. Attend 1 or both workshops.

Each kit includes access to matching curriculum materials including PowerPoint presentations, student worksheets as editable electronic files so you can modify as needed for your classes, & scientists for a deeper look into scientific careers.

DNA Extraction & Gel Electrophoresis
Saturday September 17
9-12:30PM. Lunch provided, with optional architectural tour of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies ending .

PCR with miniPCR & Genes in Space
Saturday September 24
9AM-2PM. Lunch provided.

Register here: https://www.salk.edu/about/education-outreach/teacher-resources/activity-kit-workshops/

& a biiig thank you to miniPCR & The Boeing Company for supporting science educators with programs like Genes in Space
🙌🏼👩🏽‍🚀, inspiring the next generation of scientists to seek solutions for space travel.

05/03/2022

There's still time! ⏲ Application closes Friday May 6th for Introduction to Research Science, a 5 week summer hybrid program for high school students. Share if you know a with on their mind! Apply so we can see you at Salk Institute for Biological Studies this summer!
https://www.salk.edu/about/education-outreach/programs/salk-introduction-to-research-science-hybrid-program/

04/25/2022

**Happening this week Wednesday, April 27th, at 4PM PT!!**

Join us on National Tell a Story Day for a read aloud of The Polio Pioneer: Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine. Author Linda Elovitz Marshall will read her children’s book & take questions! Discover the fascinating life of world-renowned scientist Jonas Salk, whose pioneering discoveries changed the world forever. Registration is required for the virtual event. Sign-up at www.salk.edu/readaloud

04/20/2022

🔶Intro to Research Science🔶 A free professional development program for HS Students happening summer 2022. Join our info session happening THR 4/21 at 4:30PM PT. Next workshop is scheduled🗓 for 4/26 at 4:30PM. Application closes May 6!

Message us at [email protected] to RSVP!

https://salk.edu/about/education-outreach/programs/salk-introduction-to-research-science-hybrid-program/

04/15/2022

Know someone with a younger student in their life? We have two great upcoming events just for them! If you know a teacher, family, school, library, or organization who should also know about these two opportunities to learn & see & ask about science 🌱📖🔬, please feel free to share out!

A Read Aloud of The Polio Pioneer with the Author
Join us on April 27th at 4PM PT on National Tell a Story Day for a read aloud of The Polio Pioneer: Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine. Author Linda Elovitz Marshall will read her children’s book & take questions. Discover the fascinating life of world-renowned scientist Jonas Salk, whose pioneering discoveries changed the world forever & sparked the creation of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. Registration is required for the virtual event. Learn more at www.salk.edu/readaloud

Nature Night at San Diego Children’s Discovery Center
Salk’s Education Outreach is thrilled to be an activity partner at San Diego Children's Discovery Museum brand-new event, Nature Night! Become a nature knight and advocate for the planet by going on a quest to save the earth on April 23 from 5:00pm - 7:30PM PT. While there, stop by EO's booth to learn about Salk’s Harnessing Plants Initiative. Registration is required for the event. Learn more at SDCDM.org/NatureNight

04/07/2022

🎉 Come celebrate 🎉 National Tell a Story Day with us on April 27th at 4PM PT! Author Linda Elovitz Marshall will read her children’s book 📖 The Polio Pioneer: Dr. Jonas Salk & the Polio Vaccine!

Come discover the life of world-renowned scientist Jonas Salk 🥼🔬 whose pioneering discoveries changed the world forever & created the Salk Institute.

RSVP 🧑🏻‍💻 via www.salk.edu/readaloud & check out RemakeLearningDays & San Diego STEM Ecosystem for more great family friendly events!

04/06/2022

🔹ATTN🔹 students.

Are you curious about a career in research science🥼? Eager to try hands-on & virtual labs🔬? Want to hone your professional skills💻 for future goals? Check out Introduction to Research Science, a free hybrid summer program for rising 10th & 11th grade students!

Elements include hands-on and virtual labs 🧪, mentorship by Salk scientists👩🏽‍🔬👨🏼‍🔬, collaboration with peers📓, and scientific presentations🧑🏻‍💻.

Education Outreach will be hosting a series of informational sessions over Zoom throughout April. If you’d like to attend, email [email protected] to RSVP today! Session schedule🗓: 4/12 4:30PM, 4/14 4PM, 4/18 4PM, 4/21 4:30PM, & 4/26 4:30PM. See you there!💻

If you know of a student or teacher or educational organization that should see this message, please feel free to share with your networks! 🙏🏼

https://www.salk.edu/about/education-outreach/programs/salk-introduction-to-research-science-hybrid-program/

02/07/2022

County HS Students that are interested in the Heithoff-Brody High School Summer Scholars program🔬🥽🧬🧫! Don't forget to RSVP for one of the 4 Zoom application workshops our team is hosting in February! We will be answering questions about the program and supporting students as they complete their applications. Email [email protected] to RSVP today!

Wednesday, 2/9 4-5pm
Tuesday, 2/15 3-4pm
Tuesday, 2/22 5-6pm
Monday, 2/28 3-4pm

Check out 👉 bit.ly/SalkScholars for more info about the program!

The Salk Institute is proud to present the Heithoff-Brody High School Summers Scholars program this summer. The program is offered as part of a partnership with the Biocom Institute Life Science Young Leaders High School Internship program. The eight-week paid internship is an opportunity for high s...

01/24/2022

ATTENTION County high school students!! The application for the Heithoff-Brody High School Summer Scholars program is now open 🤩! Check out 👉 bit.ly/SalkScholars for more information about the program and a link to apply. Have questions? Our team is hosting a Zoom info session for the program on Tues. 2/1 from 4:00-5:00 pm - students, teachers, and parents are welcome! Please email [email protected] to RSVP 💻

01/21/2022

County Middle School !! Our Virtual Mobile Science Lab will be releasing 3 spots for Spring 2022 at the end of this month. Want to learn more about our free multi-day program🪰🔬🧬? Check out the flyer & attend our Zoom open house THR JAN 27th at 3:30PM.

Maybe you aren’t sure what Salk’s Virtual Mobile Science Lab is? You may already be familiar with our in-person program Mobile Science Lab that has criss-crossed San Diego County visiting middle-school classrooms since 1996. Though, until it’s safe to return to the classroom setting, Education Outreach is offering an adaption of this award winning program, titled Virtual Mobile Science Lab. Using Zoom, or your preferred platform, our scientists will share a multi-day experience of DNA & biotechnology learning with your 6th-8th grade students. Our Day 2 features a hands-on experiment of DNA extraction from wheat-germ suitable for students in-classroom or at-home. Supplies are provided by Salk & require a signed parent-waiver prior to distribution so each student can perform the experiment in class and again at home with family.

08/16/2021

Fall 🍂🎃 registration for Salk’s Virtual Science Lab is OPEN!! This free multi-day program serves San Diego county 6th-8th graders offering a hands-on DNA extraction of wheat-germ 🧬🌾 (supplies provided) even over Zoom! https://bit.ly/SalkFallVSLregistration

Teachers 📚🏫, to help you register we’ve created a video to walk through all of the options available when selecting your 2/3/4 day schedule to accommodate your traditional or block classroom schedules: https://youtu.be/sCySLC0gUm0

Have any questions? Be sure to stop by one of our open houses 🧑🏽‍💻🧑🏻‍🔬 happening this week, TUE AUG 17th at 4PM & THR AUG 19th at 4PM. See our flyer for more details!