Modeling Novice to Modeling Expert!

We're excited for you to join us at Modeling the Molecular World from June 26 - June 30 or July 17 - July 21. Enter a world of educators excited to bring the best modeling teaching practices to their classrooms. Learn the most current science and discover advanced modeling techniques developed by other educators in their classrooms. Apply here!

Following participation in a Modeling the Molecular World course, you’ll be eligible to participate in 3D Molecular Design’s advanced grant-supported courses and research project advisory groups! Current Science Educator, and former Model Teacher, Ruth Hutson goes over her experience attending Modeling the Molecular World in the below video:

It's Good to be Back

This week we moved into our newly renovated office space! Most of our professional staff work from our offices in downtown Milwaukee, and after growing our team and recovering from a building fire last year, we’ve worked hard to create a space where innovation thrives. We're excited to use this space for future courses, including this year's Modeling the Molecular World, and we hope you come and see it for yourself!

Science Spotlight

Biochemist Roger Tsien, PhD, won a Nobel Prize for the discovery and development of the green fluorescent protein (GFP). We use this protein as a marker for detecting proper gene insertion and expression, imaging of living cells, and tracing cellular pathways. Without his work with fluorescent probes, we wouldn't have the understanding of the inner workings of the cell that we do today. Watch him give a presentation on the GFP by clicking here or on the below thumbnail:

We're incredibly grateful to Roger Tsien's research ourselves, as it led to the development of one of our legacy models of the GFP, the first model we developed and the first model we displayed at an international conference! The research and dedication of researchers like Roger Tsien inspire us to create models of innovations in the molecular world.

A Beginner's Guide to Modeling

The DNA Starter Kit© is a perfect solution for middle school educators looking to introduce their students to modeling. Made from interactive foam, your students will better understand double-stranded and single-stranded RNA and feel comfortable exploring DNA replication and transcription. These easy-to-build models will spark your student's curiosity and have them eager to learn more using models!