Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center

04/14/2026

Real-time DNA sequencing is coming to a classroom near you.

The DNA Learning Center is hosting free nanopore sequencing workshops for educators this summer across 5 locations. $300 stipend, travel funding available.

Apply now: https://na2.hubs.ly/H04TnZl0

03/30/2026

Attention High Schoolers! Level up your research skills this Spring Break at the DNA Learning Center NYC at City Tech in Downtown Brooklyn.

Our new PREsearch course (April 6–10) is a 5-day deep dive into the life of a researcher. Learn how to:

🧫 Cultivate Bacteria
🧪 Test Chemicals
📊 Design Experiments
🔬Use New Research Tools

Learn more: https://na2.hubs.ly/H04B2B70

03/27/2026

Congratulations to DNALC Assistant Director Jason Williams for being elected an AAAS Fellow. Williams was honored for his “distinguished contributions to education in computational biology and bioinformatics internationally and developing broad communities devoted to FAIR principles, equity, inclusion, and diversity.”

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s (CSHL’s) John Inglis, Charla Lambert, and Jason Williams have been elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Since 1874, the AAAS has recognized scientists, engineers, and innovators for their efforts to advance science in service...

03/18/2026

Free Educator Workshop: Nanopore Sequencing for Student Research.

Earn CTLEs and learn how to bring portable DNA sequencing to your classroom. Join us at 9:30am-3:00pm on April 18 (Brooklyn), April 25 (Long Island), or May 16 (Sleepy Hollow).

Register: https://na2.hubs.ly/H04mDz30

03/17/2026

03/12/2026

02/28/2026

Today is the last day to take advantage of early bird pricing for 2026 science summer camps!

Enroll now: https://na2.hubs.ly/H03Z3Zw0

02/27/2026

After collecting organism samples from the Massapequa Preserve back in October, science research students at the Massapequa High School Ames Campus came to the DNA Learning Center to extract the DNA and analyze their samples

The Ames Campus students took a trip to the Dolan DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.

02/25/2026

Register for the upcoming Science Technology & Research Scholars (STARS) Virtual Fair on 3/3 at 6:30 PM ET to learn more about our free, two-week summer program for high school students in NYC and Long Island. This is your chance to learn more about the application process, the program, and what to expect.

Register for the Virtual Fair: https://na2.hubs.ly/H03Xd8Y0
Program Details: https://na2.hubs.ly/H03Xb7H0

02/17/2026

DNA Subway 2.0 is here.

Join Jason Williams for a live, virtual demonstration of DNA Subway 2.0, with a walk-through of the new interface, enhanced Blue Line analysis tools, and more. This is your chance to ask questions, troubleshoot, and receive personalized guidance on how to integrate DNA Subway 2.0 into your teaching.

Register for one of the following sessions:

2/18 (tomorrow) at 4pm ET/1pm PT:https://na2.hubs.ly/H03Lw3n0
2/24 at 7pm ET/4pm PT: https://na2.hubs.ly/H03LwDG0

02/10/2026

Calling all Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes! 🧬🔍 Registration closes tomorrow for DNA Detectives: STEM Adventures at the Dolan DNA Learning Center.

Join us on Wednesday, Feb 18, for a hands-on day of forensic science and discovery. You’ll get to:
✅ Extract real DNA from wheat germ and make a keepsake necklace.
✅ Step into the shoes of a forensic scientist to solve a historical mystery from the 1900s.
✅Earn badges! (Brownies & Cadettes: STEM Career Exploration, Juniors: Detective Badge).

Register now:

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