CRISPR Scientists

The American Society of Human Genetics offers several great ways to explore genetics, including career resources, a DNA Day Essay Contest, and a High School Workshop at its annual meeting. Visit https://www.ashg.org/discover-genetics-old/k-12-education for more information.

Check out the following web resources for more information on genetics and CRISPR:

• Introduction to Genomics: https://www.genome.gov/About-Genomics/Introduction-to-Genomics
• Discover Genetics: https://www.ashg.org/discover-genetics
• CRISPR Made Simple: https://innovativegenomics.org/crispr-made-simple/
• CRISPR Made Simple Glossary: https://innovativegenomics.org/crispr-made-simple/glossary/

Other ways to learn more about CRISPR and education and careers in the field include talking with your science teacher, participating in information interviews with CRISPR scientists, reading about the field, trying your hand at basic genetics experiments, and participating in summer exploration programs in genetics at colleges and universities.