Whitehead Institute's One-Day Workshop: "A Girl's Guide to Understanding Life Science"

	Using yeast as a model organism, Whitehead Member Susan Lindquist conducts groundbreaking research on how such diverse processes as stress tolerance, neurodegenerative disease, and heredity can be governed by changes in protein conformation.

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As a young girl growing up in Chicago, Whitehead Institute Member and 2010 National Medal of Science winner Susan Lindquist became smitten with science in fifth grade when her teacher asked at the beginning of class: “What is life?” Fascinated, Lindquist could think of nothing she wanted to do more than study the biological sciences.

Her early experiences brought home for Lindquist the idea that with the right kind of teaching and mentoring young girls can be inspired to pursue careers in science. She soon became a strong supporter of science education and a believer in proactive efforts to attract women into science.

It is with her support and dedication that we are thrilled to introduce Whitehead Institute’s new program, A Girl’s Guide to Understanding Life Science.

Designed for girls in grades 7 and 8, this workshop provides an introductory exploration into the understanding and study of basic biology. The one-day workshop will be held on Monday, June 27, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the McGovern Auditorium at Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research in Cambridge. [directions]

Through hands-on activities, laboratory demonstrations, and discussions with female scientists, students will learn first-hand how researchers are answering some of biology’s most challenging questions. 

Registration was capped at 25, and students were accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please feel free to contact Amy Tremblay at 617-258-7270 or tremblay@wi.mit.edu with additional questions or concerns.

Funded by Dr. SusanL. Lindquist.

Last updated June 14, 2011.