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Biotechnology Education

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  • Inspire a Generation of Biotechnology and DNA Breakthroughs

    Funded Jan 6, 2009

    On behalf of my colleagues, my students, and myself thank you so much for your generosity. We are indeed a lucky school for several reasons, not the least of which is the belief that people like yourself have in our success. I am still in a state of shock that so many people from so many places came together to make this equipment purchase a reality for our school. Anthony, the other science teacher I work with, and I have put in countless hours and possibly alienated our families a bit over the last three years as we slowly built our genetics program. The donation of this thermal cycler is a milestone that I thought might take many more years to achieve. Describing how I feel that we now have it is beyond my ability to do justice with words.

    The thermal cycler will be put to quick use, and I can assure you from past experience, it will be put to very good use with our students. We recently completed our forensics unit where we used similar loaned equipment to extract and amplify genes that could be used to help solve a crime. Students who do not normally speak were engaged in arguments about who could or could not have committed a crime, just by using the evidence they themselves prepared and amplified. Seeing the transformation in these students was a wonderful thing. Many more of these moments will be made possible because of the freedom we will have with your gift.

    It is incredible in these difficult times for school budgets that we are fortunate enough to now have these capabilities. Even more incredible are the even greater educational opportunities this will help us bring to what is traditionally a sorely under-served and disregarded population of students. I look forward to sending you updates on our foray into genetics education and our struggle to prove that not only can they learn English, but they can learn and do science, as well. Once we have received and christened the equipment, I look forward to having pictures to share and thank you notes for you from my students. They are a lucky group with a brighter future thanks to you.

    Sincerely,

    Jordan ”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Wolf

    This classroom project was brought to life by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and 27 other donors.

  • Uncovering the Secrets in Our DNA

    Funded Oct 17, 2008

    Thank you so much for your kind gesture. Because of your thoughtfulness, 125 students will have an experience that will open their minds to the world of biotechnology. In studying their mitochondrial DNA, students will learn about their ancestry and will see how closely related we all are to each other. Using high-tech equipment will spark an interest in science in many of our students. This is an investment in our future, as the more our youth are motivated to study science, the more advanced our nation will become. None of this would be possible without your kindness and consideration. Thank you, again.

    Sincerely,

    Kathlee”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. R.

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