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Family Science Investigation - PCR: Polymerase Chain Reaction

Family Program Participants will learn the theory behind and perform a procedure known as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). PCR involves the amplification of a minute sample of DNA, and is used in a variety of research, forensic, medical and industrial applications. Based on a model research question, this program will take students through sample preparation, DNA amplification, visualization of PCR products through gel electrophoresis and data interpretation. 05/28/2013 - 2:00pm

Family Science Investigation - PCR: Polymerase Chain Reaction

Family Program Participants will learn the theory behind and perform a procedure known as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). PCR involves the amplification of a minute sample of DNA, and is used in a variety of research, forensic, medical and industrial applications. Based on a model research question, this program will take students through sample preparation, DNA amplification, visualization of PCR products through gel electrophoresis and data interpretation. 05/28/2013 - 2:00pm

Meet the Animals

Daily Program From alligators to opossums, come face-to-face with a new live animal each week. 05/29/2013 - 11:00am

Meet the Animals

Daily Program From alligators to opossums, come face-to-face with a new live animal each week. 05/29/2013 - 11:00am

Meet the Animals

Daily Program From alligators to opossums, come face-to-face with a new live animal each week. 05/30/2013 - 11:00am

Meet the Animals

Daily Program From alligators to opossums, come face-to-face with a new live animal each week. 05/30/2013 - 11:00am

Science Cafe: Why be nice? Cooperation among wild chimpanzees

Science Talks How do male chimpanzees achieve a balance between competition and cooperation? Why cooperate if Natural Selection favors those who act in their own self-interest? 05/30/2013 - 7:00pm

Science Cafe: Why be nice? Cooperation among wild chimpanzees

Science Talks How do male chimpanzees achieve a balance between competition and cooperation? Why cooperate if Natural Selection favors those who act in their own self-interest? 05/30/2013 - 7:00pm

Meet the Animals

Daily Program From alligators to opossums, come face-to-face with a new live animal each week. 05/31/2013 - 11:00am

Meet the Animals

Daily Program From alligators to opossums, come face-to-face with a new live animal each week. 05/31/2013 - 11:00am

Citizen Science Saturdays at Prairie Ridge

Citizen Science, Family Program Learn how YOU can contribute to science during our weekly citizen science walks 06/01/2013 - 10:30am

Citizen Science Saturdays at Prairie Ridge

Citizen Science, Family Program Learn how YOU can contribute to science during our weekly citizen science walks 06/01/2013 - 10:30am

Science Saturday: A Look at Carolina Bays

Science Talks Phillips will discuss Carolina Bays, especially those in southeastern NC. 06/01/2013 - 11:00am

Science Saturday: A Look at Carolina Bays

Science Talks Phillips will discuss Carolina Bays, especially those in southeastern NC. 06/01/2013 - 11:00am

Animal Architects

Summer Camp What could be better or more fun than building with LEGOS®-AND meeting live animals?! 06/03/2013 - 8:45am

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