Four GCD Seniors Named to Phi Beta Kappa
Four graduating seniors majoring in Genetics, Cell Biology and Development were welcomed as members of Phi Beta Kappa this year. The graduates named to the society include:
Divya Alley
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The Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development spans a broad spectrum of biological disciplines, including the storage and expression of information (genetics), its translation into the workings of individual cells (cell biology), and the assembly of cells into tissues and organ systems (development). Here you will find a collection of news, features and opportunities for and about GCD.
2020 GCD Pre-Commencement Celebration Reception
GCD plans to host a Pre-Commencement Reception to celebrate GCD graduates, together with their families, friends and other supporters, just prior to CBS graduation. This year, the department is planning an online celebration, dates and times to be determined soon. GCD faculty are looking forward to seeing you there and celebrating your achievements! Please help make the event a success by submitting the following to make sure that your supporters see slide(s) of you!
Updates to GCD course offerings - 2020 May and Summer Courses
See below for updates to GCD course offerings. If you have any questions, make sure to reach out to your academic advisor!
May 2020 term
GCD 5111/8111, Quantitative Fluorescence Microscopy
- Fulfills GCD major elective lab requirement
- Zoom lectures with back-up recording.
Summer 2020
Biol 3015, Molecular Biology
Are gene-edited foods the future?
Plant scientist Dan Voytas leads the way using precision techniques to quickly improve traits in crops we depend on.
Last year, Minneapolis-based Calyxt introduced a soybean oil without trans fats for commercial sale.
April 9: Genetic Therapies - Using DNA as a Drug
March 5: Gene Editing and 21st Century Foods - Why You WILL Want to Eat Them
Feb 13: Meet Your Genes - the Ins and Outs of Consumer DNA Tests
Aaron Engelhart Speaks at TEDx Boston
Genetics, Cell Biology and Development Professor shared on the past, present and future of our research concerning life on Mars.
Aaron Engelhart, assistant professor in Genetics, Cell Biology and Development, recently shared about his work and the broader scope of research on our understanding of life on Mars at a TEDxBeaconStreet talk in Boston. Engelhart researches the origins of life and ways we can see if life exists outside our atmosphere.
A Collective Effort Toward Inclusivity
HHMI Faculty Fellows for Inclusive Excellence program focuses CBS faculty efforts on increasing inclusivity on campus and in the classroom.
CBSelfie with Ashley Arthur
Ashley Arthur juggles two degrees, research and outreach while pursuing her PhD in MCDB&G.
Ashley Arthur, a sixth-year PhD student in MCDB&G also completed a MS in Computational Biology. Conducting research in a cell biology lab and starting the UMN Chapter of Girls Who Code keeps her busy on campus.
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