The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is thrilled to be partnering with the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute as they open the vault to bring you a month of intriguing science mysteries and behind-the-scenes research! We’re starting Genome June at a slow pace, but that’s on purpose! For the first lecture of the month, join a Paleogenomics Biomolecular Engineer who’s going to give us the slimy inside scoop on the genomic makeup of our very own California banana slug.
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Class Size: 60 participants
Class Fee: $11 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.
Materials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program. After the lecture, there will be an audience engagement game.
FYI: This class takes place indoors.
Instructors: Dr. Merly Escalona – Assistant Project Scientist at the UCSC Paleogenomics Lab in the Department of Biomolecular Engineering, UCSC; Dr. Rachel Meyer – Director of the California Environmental DNA Program at UCSC
