Wallace State hosting BioTech camp for high school students June 25-28
CONTACT: Russell Moore, Communications and Marketing, Wallace State Community College, 256.352.8443, russell.moore@wallacestate.edu
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Alumni Association is sponsoring a BioTech Summer Camp June 25-28. The four-day event is open to students entering grades 10-12 who have completed high school biology.
The camp is scheduled to run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of that week and from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Friday. Students will be introduced to a variety of biological aspects including DNA extraction, genes and sequences, micropipetting, cell exploration and medicinal attributes. They’ll also spend time learning about the Wallace State Criminalistics Lab and the 3-D DNA image simulation lab.
A $100 stipend will be awarded to students who complete the camp. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing, closed toe shoes and a pair of long pants for some activities.
BioTech Camp registration forms can be accessed at wsccalumni.org/biotech. All forms need to be signed and completed by June 17 at 9 a.m. in order to participate in the camp. For additional information, call 256.352.7808 or contact Natalie.Godwin@wallacestate.edu or Beth.Williams@wallacestate.edu.
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Kristen Holmes
Director, Communications & Marketing
Wallace State Community College
P.O. Box 2000, Hanceville, AL 35077
1-866-350-9722 256-352-8118 direct
256-352-8314 fax 256-339-2519 cell
Visit us online at www.wallacestate.edu