What Makes Us the Same: Homology & Analogy

Homology & Analogy: La Jolla Workshop La Jolla Library – October 27th 3-5pm Come learn about the biological principles of Homology and Analogy by building vertebrate limbs, studying the ways creatures fly, and investigating how plants store food for themselves. We’ll discover how looking for common origins and novel solutions helps scientists identify the underlying Read more about What Makes Us the Same: Homology & Analogy[…]

Successful Volunteer Event at the La Jolla Library!

Food Science: Experiments with Enzymes Saturday September 16th, 3pm-4pm Enzymes are specialized molecular machines that control biological reactions in all living cells.  Get to know the function of enzymes in the food we eat through hands-on experiments.  This fun and informative workshop is most appropriate for ages 8-14, but curious adults are welcome as well. Read more about Successful Volunteer Event at the La Jolla Library![…]

Super Model Organisms – Hands on Science Workshop

Super (Model) Organisms Saturday June 3rd, 3pm-4pm Why do scientist study fruit flies (Drosophilia melanogaster), roundworms (C elegans), bacteria, and other small organisms? In a hands on workshop you see how model organisms such as these can be used to elucidate scientific mysteries and even teach us about us, humans! Click HERE to register! BioEASI and the Read more about Super Model Organisms – Hands on Science Workshop[…]

BioEASI volunteers at CSI La Jolla Workshop – OPEN TO PUBLIC

How do scientists identify criminals from trace amounts of evidence?! This Saturday at the La Jolla Library learn in a hands on CSI workshop. Explore how DNA analysis, footprint analysts, chromatography and other scientific techniques are used to solve crimes. Interested? Register here. WHEN: Saturday May 20th, 3pm-5pm WHERE: La Jolla Library, 7555 Draper Ave, San Diego, Read more about BioEASI volunteers at CSI La Jolla Workshop – OPEN TO PUBLIC[…]

Microscopy Workshop – 2/4/16 at the La Jolla Library

Microscopy – Exploring a Whole New World Saturday February 4th, 3pm-4pm BioEASI and the Wet Lab are putting on a Microscopy workshop at the La Jolla Library. Not only can you learn about the history and the use of microscopes in research, but there will be a hands-on activity where participants will be able to use microscopes Read more about Microscopy Workshop – 2/4/16 at the La Jolla Library[…]