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  1. Annual DNA Day Essay Contest

    ASHG is proud to support National DNA Day through the Annual DNA Day Essay Contest. DNA Day commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003 and the discovery of the double helix of DNA in 1953. ... American Society of Human Genetics. Phone: (301) 634-7300. Email: [email protected]. 6120 Executive Boulevard Suite 500 ...

  2. The American Society of Human Genetics

    The American Society of Human Genetics -. Login with ASHG. Welcome to the 2021 DNA Day Essay Contest submission site! The deadline to submit all essays is Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 5:00 pm U.S. Eastern Time. Questions? [email protected].

  3. American Society of Human Genetics on LinkedIn: Annual DNA Day Essay

    American Society of Human Genetics 10,168 followers 5h Report this post 🏆 Congratulations to the ... Annual DNA Day Essay Contest https://www.ashg.org 1 ...

  4. ASHG Announces 2023 Winners of International DNA Day Essay Contest

    For Immediate Release: Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 12:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time. Media Contact: Kara Flynn, (202) 257-8424, [email protected]. ROCKVILLE, MD - As part of its celebration of National DNA Day, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) today announced the winners of its 2023 DNA Day Essay Contest, which encourages high school students and teachers worldwide to learn about human ...

  5. ASHG Announces 2024 Winners of DNA Day Essay Contest

    On April 25,2024, as part of its celebration of National DNA Day, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) announced the winners of its 2024 DNA Day Essay Contest, which encourages high school students and teachers worldwide to learn about human genetics concepts and apply them to current scientific and societal issues.ASHG awarded first place to Megan Xie, grade 12 at Lower Moreland High ...

  6. The American Society of Human Genetics

    Your selection of essays was randomly assigned, and all essays were vetted for quality in Round 1. Round 2 judging ends on Wednesday, March 31 at 11:59 pm U.S. Eastern Time. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. Essay Question: All humans are 99.9% genetically identical at the DNA level.

  7. The American Society of Human Genetics

    In 2023, The American Society of Human Genetics celebrates its 75th anniversary! We want to kick off the festivities with you, the next generation of human geneticists. The theme of our celebrations is "One Humanity, Many Genomes.". In your essay, explain what "one humanity, many genomes" means to you. Please be sure to include:

  8. ASHG hosts fourth annual DNA Day essay contes

    The American Society of Human Genetics announced the winners of the fourth annual National DNA Day Essay Contest, which serves to educate students and teachers about important concepts in genetic ...

  9. The American Society of Human Genetics

    2023 DNA Day Essay Contest. Round 1 Judging; Round 2 Judging; ... Essay Question: The "Father of Genetics," Gregor Mendel, was born 200 years ago in northern Moravia (now Czechia). His experiments with pea plants led to observations and conclusions that became fundamental principles of genetic inheritance. ... American Society of Human ...

  10. ASHG Announces 2021 Winners of International DNA Day Essay Contest

    Rockville, Md. - As part of its celebration of National DNA Day, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) announced today the winners of its 2021 DNA Day Essay Contest, which encourages high school students and teachers worldwide to learn about human genetics concepts and apply them to current scientific and societal issues. This is the ...

  11. The American Society of Human Genetics

    Welcome to the 2021 DNA Day Essay Contest submission site! The deadline to submit all essays is Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 5:00 pm U.S. Eastern Time. Questions? [email protected]. Submit Essay. To submit your essay (s), you will need to create an ASHG account. This is not a membership account and does not require payment. Submission Instructions.

  12. The American Society of Human Genetics

    2024 DNA Day Essay Contest. Round 1 Judging; Round 2 Judging; ... Essay Question: Many human diseases have a genetic component. Some diseases result from a change in a single gene or even multiple genes. Yet, many diseases are complex and stem from an interaction between genes and the environment. ... American Society of Human Genetics ...

  13. The American Society of Human Genetics

    In 2023, The American Society of Human Genetics celebrates its 75th anniversary! We want to kick off the festivities with you, the next generation of human geneticists. The theme of our celebrations is "One Humanity, Many Genomes.". In your essay, explain what "one humanity, many genomes" means to you. Please be sure to include:

  14. DNA Day

    National Human Genome Research Institute's DNA Day page The American Society of Human Genetics DNA Day Essay contest; The Genome Resource Education Group. McDonnell Genome Institute. 4444 Forest Park Ave. St. Louis, MO 63108. [email protected]. Contact Us ©2024 Washington University in St. Louis

  15. The American Society of Human Genetics

    Login with ASHG. Welcome to the 2020 DNA Day Essay Contest submission site! The deadline to submit all essays is Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 5:00 pm U.S. Eastern Time. To submit your essay (s), you will need to create an account on the ASHG website. You will be asked to sign-in or create an account when you follow the essay submission link.

  16. ASHG Announces 2022 Winners of International DNA Day Essay Contest

    Published: Monday, April 25, 2022, 2:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time. Media Contact: Krystal Foster, [email protected] ROCKVILLE, MD - As part of its celebration of National DNA Day, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) announced today the winners of its 2022 DNA Day Essay Contest, which encourages high school students and teachers worldwide to learn about human genetics concepts and apply ...

  17. The American Society of Human Genetics

    Welcome to the 2022 DNA Day Essay Contest submission site! Submission deadline is March 2, 2022 at 11:59 pm U.S. Eastern Time. Submission Instructions. What You Need to Know Before You Submit. Teachers should create an account and submit the essay for each student. This can be any teacher at the current school of the student.

  18. The American Society of Human Genetics

    Welcome to the 14th Annual DNA Day Essay Contest submission site! The deadline to submit all essays is Friday, March 8, 2019 at 5:00 pm U.S. Eastern Time. Keep in mind the following: You will need to create a profile in the ASHG web portal to submit an essay.

  19. The American Society of Human Genetics

    DNA Day Essay Contest: Applications closed on March 6, 2024. ASHG is proud to support National DNA Day through the Annual DNA Day Essay Contest. This contest is open to students in grades 9-12 worldwide and asks students to examine, question, and reflect on important concepts in genetics.