WSTA 2015 – MiniOne Social

WSTA 2015 – MiniOne Social

Thank You for a Wonderful Evening! I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for attending our recent social as part of the 2015 WSTA conference in Shoreline, WA. It was great to have the opportunity to meet so many of you face to face and it was fantastic...
Inspiration from a Jell-O Cup: The MiniOne GelCup for Electrophoresis

Inspiration from a Jell-O Cup: The MiniOne GelCup for Electrophoresis

What is it about a Jell-O cup that makes everyone happy?  Perfect serving size, no preparation, easy-to-open package, no refrigeration required… If only preparing gel for electrophoresis was so easy, right? We kept hearing over and over – from teachers directly – they...
Biology Road Trip: Visiting Rye Country Day School

Biology Road Trip: Visiting Rye Country Day School

While we were in New York we stopped off to visit Rye Country Day School to learn about their biology and STEM learning programs.  Rye Country Day embraces both a traditional and innovative approach to education –  meaning they encourage students to take ownership in...
School May Be Out, But STEM Learning Continues!

School May Be Out, But STEM Learning Continues!

Teachers and students are seeking new ways to take ownership in their STEM learning and education.  We are too for that matter!  That’s why when we were recently in New York, we took some time to visit the folks at the DNA Learning Center – Cold Spring Harbor and DNA...
The Summer of the MiniOne!!!

The Summer of the MiniOne!!!

Written by Guest Blogger, Sharon Price Students: During a 1 week bootcamp at Miramar College this summer, I prepared students for internships at local research institutes and life science companies. This preparation involved teaching them basic lab skills and...