Later this month, we are hosting the first summer session of Modeling the Molecular World with our founder and chief science officer Tim Herman, and educators Ruth Hutson, Mark "Arnie" Arnholt, and Keri Shingleton. We are excited to meet our new cohorts of teachers during this week-long professional learning course. Discover the power of modeling in the classroom and take home 13 kits and models of your own! It's still possible to apply to join, click here for the details.
— Heather, Tim & Diane
Take 3D Printing Into Your Classroom!
3D printing is a fascinating technology that we want to share with you! Learn how to build 3D models using your school's 3D printers with the one-day 3D Printing for the Biosciences Classroom course. Taking place on the days after Modeling the Molecular World, July 1st and 22nd, Mark Hoelzer, MFA, our Director of Material Development, will teach you everything you need to know to bring 3D printing into your classroom. Apply for the course today, and watch the below video as Mark goes over the course details!
New Partnership Award Announcement
We're excited to announce that 3D Molecular Designs was awarded a 5-year National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA)! This grant allows us to develop classroom materials and professional learning courses focused on infectious diseases. Read the full announcement on our website and get involved in this research project by joining us for Modeling the Molecular World. Attendance of this annual course is required for participation in 2024's advanced SEPA course, and we want you to be there with us!
Science Spotlight
Flossie Wong-Staal, PhD, was a Chinese-American virologist and molecular biologist who greatly enhanced our knowledge of HIV and AIDS. She was the first researcher able to clone HIV and determine the function of its genes. This breakthrough led to the first genetic map of the virus and the development of blood tests for HIV. Her work saved thousands of lives as early detection through blood tests allows people to manage their viral load more effectively, which keeps them healthy and prevents the spread of the virus. Sadly, Wong-Staal passed away from pneumonia complications on July 8, 2020, but her discoveries will forever impact those who can now live with HIV.