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Outreach

The Salish Sea Research Center raises awareness of environmental issues through community outreach and STEM activities. Outreach is centered on marine and freshwater science and connected with the research conducted at the lab. Below are some photos from recent outreach activities.

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Course: Genomics in Tribal Communities
 

This is an open-access, 12-week introductory online genetics course for students to learn introductory genetics and how genetics is used in their tribal community. This course will cover meiosis, sexual reproduction, patterns of heredity, DNA structure and function, transcription, protein synthesis, applying metagenomics, genetic data sovereignty and governance, and ongoing research at tribal colleges.
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Syllabus
Biotechnology Review Material
Week 1
Weeks 2-4
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
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ADDRESS

Building 22

Northwest Indian College

2522 Kwina Road

Bellingham, WA 98225

Phone: 360 255-4420

Email:  www.nwic.edu

LAB HOURS
PERSONNEL

Misty Peacock

John Rombold

Anthony Lapsansky

Sylvie Arques

Megan Schulz

Kira Walters

Steffan Kinley

Karlee Cooper

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