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CSHL hosts many events all year long for science enthusiasts of all ages to attend . . . no Ph.D. required! We invite the general public to experience knowledge and nature at CSHL by taking a tour or participating in our concert & lecture programs.

Events in April 2021

  • - Agar Art (Grades 5-8), Agar Art (Grades 9-12)
    Agar Art (Grades 5-8)

    Agar Art (Grades 5-8)

    When: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

    Summary:

    We are excited to welcome students to the DNALC for these in-person programs!

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    Venue/location:

    334 Main Street
    Cold Spring Harbor, New York 11724
    United States
    516-367-5170

    Photograph of several glowing agar plates arranged to look like Manhattan

    Agar Art (Grades 9-12)

    Agar Art (Grades 9-12)

    When: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    Summary:

    We are excited to welcome students to the DNALC for these in-person programs!

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    Venue/location:

    334 Main Street
    Cold Spring Harbor, New York 11724
    United States
    516-367-5170

    Photograph of several glowing agar plates arranged to look like Manhattan

  • - Purification of Green Fluorescent Protein (Grades 6-8), Human Mitochondrial Sequencing, Part I and Part II (Grades 9-12)
    Purification of Green Fluorescent Protein (Grades 6-8)

    Purification of Green Fluorescent Protein (Grades 6-8)

    When: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

    Summary:

    We are excited to welcome students to the DNALC for these in-person programs!

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    Venue/location:

    334 Main Street
    Cold Spring Harbor, New York 11724
    United States
    516-367-5170

    diagram of plate with proteins

    Human Mitochondrial Sequencing, Part I and Part II (Grades 9-12)

    Human Mitochondrial Sequencing, Part I and Part II (Grades 9-12)

    When: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    Summary:

    We are excited to welcome students to the DNALC for these in-person programs!

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    Venue/location:

    334 Main Street
    Cold Spring Harbor, New York 11724
    United States
    516-367-5170

    Photo of skeleton

  • - Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: Candy Bar Phylogenetics (Age 10-14)
    Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: Candy Bar Phylogenetics (Age 10-14)

    Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: Candy Bar Phylogenetics (Age 10-14)

    When: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Summary:

    Add some DNA to your day . . . virtually!

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    Venue/location:

    Virtual
    Online,

    Phylogenetic tree diagram with candy bars

  • - DNALC Meet a Scientist! Alexa Pagliaro
    DNALC Meet a Scientist! Alexa Pagliaro

    DNALC Meet a Scientist! Alexa Pagliaro

    When: 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

    Summary:

    Fans of the DNA Learning Center all have one thing in common, a fascination with science and all things DNA! With some of our in-person activities limited, we have created an opportunity to learn that is informative and fits into any schedule. These virtual events will be 30 minutes with time for your questions.

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    Venue/location:

    Virtual
    Online,

    Photo of Alexa Pagliaro

  • - Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: Candy Bar Phylogenetics (Age 10-14)
    Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: Candy Bar Phylogenetics (Age 10-14)

    Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: Candy Bar Phylogenetics (Age 10-14)

    When: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Summary:

    Add some DNA to your day . . . virtually!

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    Venue/location:

    Virtual
    Online,

    Phylogenetic tree diagram with candy bars

  • - Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: History and Mystery of Cell Theory (Age 10-14), Live At the Lab: Education Innovators, with CRAIN'S award winner Amanda McBrien
    Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: History and Mystery of Cell Theory (Age 10-14)

    Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: History and Mystery of Cell Theory (Age 10-14)

    When: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Summary:

    Add some DNA to your day . . . virtually!

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    Venue/location:

    Virtual
    Online,

    hero image of four different cell types

    Live At the Lab: Education Innovators, with CRAIN'S award winner Amanda McBrien

    Live At the Lab: Education Innovators, with CRAIN'S award winner Amanda McBrien

    When: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Summary:

    Join us to find out how CSHL's DNA Learning center brought its hands-on approach to science education to a virtual world in 2020 and beyond.

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    Venue/location:

    Virtual
    Online,

    photo of Amanda McBrien with Live at the Lab text

  • - Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: History and Mystery of Cell Theory (Age 10-14)
    Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: History and Mystery of Cell Theory (Age 10-14)

    Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: History and Mystery of Cell Theory (Age 10-14)

    When: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Summary:

    Add some DNA to your day . . . virtually!

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    Venue/location:

    Virtual
    Online,

    hero image of four different cell types

  • - Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: Less is More: Population Size and Genetic Drift (Age 12-16)
    Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: Less is More: Population Size and Genetic Drift (Age 12-16)

    Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: Less is More: Population Size and Genetic Drift (Age 12-16)

    When: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Summary:

    Add some DNA to your day . . . virtually!

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    Venue/location:

    Virtual
    Online,

    World map with dots marking populations

  • - Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: Less is More: Population Size and Genetic Drift (Age 12-16)
    Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: Less is More: Population Size and Genetic Drift (Age 12-16)

    Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: Less is More: Population Size and Genetic Drift (Age 12-16)

    When: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Summary:

    Add some DNA to your day . . . virtually!

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    Venue/location:

    Virtual
    Online,

    World map with dots marking populations

  • - Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: Microbe Mania! (Age 12-16), Live At the Lab: Education Innovators, CODING
    Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: Microbe Mania! (Age 12-16)

    Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: Microbe Mania! (Age 12-16)

    When: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Summary:

    Add some DNA to your day . . . virtually!

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    Venue/location:

    Virtual
    Online,

    diagram of microbes

    Live At the Lab: Education Innovators, CODING

    Live At the Lab: Education Innovators, CODING

    When: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Summary:

    Join us to find out how CSHL teaches coding to students new to computer science and why that increases access to scientific careers.

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    Venue/location:

    Virtual
    Online,

    Image of two female students at laptops in DNALC bioinformatics lab