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Congratulations to our Molecular Genetics Graduates
In the 2023/24 academic year over 60 undergraduates completed a BS in Molecular Genetics and they were an amazing group! 17% completed a second major and 50% completed one or more minors. 40%…
Highland, Cranbrook, and Lindbergh Elementary Schools visit OSU for three BioEYES field trips in May!
We hosted fifth graders from three different Columbus elementary schools for 2-hour field trips to follow up on their fall in-classroom BioEYES experience. With the help of OSU undergraduates Charles…
Sharon Amacher elected to SDB Academy
Congratulations to Sharon Amacher, who was recently elected to the Society for Developmental Biology Academy. The Academy recognizes and celebrates the achievements of long-standing SDB members who…
Molecular Genetics at the COSI Big Science Celebration!
Molecular Genetics joined other OSU departments, centers, and clubs, and other Columbus area STEM groups, at the COSI Big Science Celebration on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Our “FUNdamentals of Genetics”…
Successful Art show in Biological Sciences Greenhouse
From April 22nd through April 23rd, the Biological Sciences Greenhouse hosted an art installation entitled "In a Hotter House". Artists including several from the Aspects of Art and Technology course…
Molecular Genetics visits Whitehall Library for "Kids Create"
On April 23rd, we visited the Whitehall branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library to help children aged 7-12 prepare DNA from strawberries as part of the “Kids Create” afterschool program. Faculty…
Sharon Amacher wins OSU Engagement Award
We are pleased to announce that Sharon Amacher was awarded a 2024 Community Engaged Scholar Award for her engagement efforts on behalf of the Molecular Genetics Department. The award particularly…
Rene Arvola Awarded K99/R00 grant
Congratulations to Dr. Rene Arvola, postdoctoral fellow in the Singh and Amacher labs, who recently was awarded an NIGMS/NIH K99 grant via the MOSAIC program! Her grant, entitled Investigating UPF3…
Hamilton STEM visits OSU for BioEYES field trip
We hosted fourth graders from Hamilton STEM Elementary School on March 26th for a 2-hour field trip to follow up on their fall in-classroom BioEYES experience. With the help of OSU graduate students…