{"id":2570,"date":"2010-09-16T09:59:35","date_gmt":"2010-09-16T15:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kabt.org\/?p=2570"},"modified":"2010-09-16T09:59:35","modified_gmt":"2010-09-16T15:59:35","slug":"dna-day-essay-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kabt.org\/?p=2570","title":{"rendered":"DNA Day Essay Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ashg.org\/education\/dnaday.shtml\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ashg.org\/images\/dnaday.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"511\" height=\"172\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>From Michael Dougherty:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) invites you to participate in the 6th Annual DNA Day Essay Contest! It is open to students in grades 9-12.<\/p>\n<p>DEADLINE: MARCH 7, 2011 at 5:00 PM EST<\/p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ashg.org\/education\/dnaday.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.ashg.org\/education\/dnaday.shtml<\/a> for the rules, rubric, and more information.<\/p>\n<p>2011 Essay questions:<\/p>\n<p>Option1:  In 2010, a major discovery in genetics research found that the DNA of some modern humans contains small amounts of Neanderthal DNA. Briefly explain this finding and discuss its relevance to human ancestry and evolution.<\/p>\n<p>Option 2: A number of companies offer genetic testing directly to consumers, bypassing the involvement of physicians and genetic counselors. Discuss whether you think this is a good idea or not. You might focus on medical, ethical, legal, or social dimensions of this issue.<\/p>\n<p>A 1st, 2nd, 3rd place will be chosen for each question. Winning students will receive:<\/p>\n<p>1st Place Winners: $400.00 + Teacher receives a $2,000 grant for laboratory genetics equipment<br \/>\n2nd Place Winners: $250.00<br \/>\n3rd Place Winners: $150.00<\/p>\n<p>Please expect another email in January 2011 when the submission site is live. Questions? Please email Angie Wong (awong@ashg.org).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Michael Dougherty: The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) invites you to participate in the 6th Annual DNA Day Essay Contest! It is open to students in grades 9-12. 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