The First Session is a Wrap! 

We hosted the first Modeling the Molecular World session of the summer last week, where attendees enjoyed a five-day journey that deepened their understanding of molecular biology by exploring the kits and models. Engaging with each educator and watching them make connections with their cohort is always fantastic. We hope to share this experience with you in future sessions next year! Click here to apply for our second session, July 17 - 21. 

We Want You as a Model Teacher!

"The models and products from 3D Molecular Designs have revolutionized how I teach biology. The abstract world of molecular biology has literally come alive in the hands of my students. Each model or kit creates opportunities for students to wonder and question the molecular basis of life and gives them tangible models to help them understand exceedingly abstract concepts. I can confidently say that my teaching would not be what it is without the models and kits from 3DMD, they have truly transformed my pedagogy."

— 3DMD Model Teacher Jim Lane, Mahtomedi High School

 After attending Modeling the Molecular World, apply to join the 3DMD Model Teacher Program^©. Discover new ways to enhance student learning through modeling, receive professional development support, and participate on advisory boards for new products and programs. Join 3DMD Model Teachers like Jim Lane in guiding students to understand the complexities of the molecular world better!

Science Spotlight

Fred Chang, MD, PhD, is a cell biologist who researches cell growth, shape, and size by studying the cell processes that sense and regulate the size of the cell and its nucleus. Chang and his lab at the University of California San Francisco look at how cells regulate the growth and development of microtubules, one of the proteins responsible for cell division, by exploring macromolecular crowding and the regulation of fluid density in the cell and nucleus. He hopes to determine how density influences cell processes like division. Chang also serves as the co-chair of the LGBTQ+ committee at the American Society of Cell Biology.

Use Every Tool Available to You

Take advantage of the Neuron Modeling Kit^© Classroom Resources, including teacher guides, student handouts, and NGSS connections. These materials will have your students model the chemical and electrical signals in the brain more effectively by showing them how neurons work. Then, apply for an Educator Account to access the Educator Keys with the answers for this and every other kit's student handouts under the Classroom Resources!