BioDiscovery Lab: Spooky Genetics

Sat Oct 18 2025 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC-05:00

345 Riverfront Drive, Nebraska | Omaha

Kiewit Luminarium
Publisher/HostKiewit Luminarium
BioDiscovery Lab: Spooky Genetics
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Uncover ancient mysteries through DNA! Thanks to cutting-edge technology, scientists can now unlock the secrets of ancient DNA, revealing incredible details about people and animals that lived thousands of years ago! In this exploratory experience, you’ll journey from bones to DNA to real-life stories, piecing together the past through genetic clues. Put your detective skills to the test, decode genetic puzzles, and share your discoveries with others—you can even create a drawing to bring history to life!

This workshop is part of the BioDiscovery Lab series from Kiewit Luminarium and Metropolitan Community College. These hands-on workshops explore the exciting world of biotechnology. Biotechnology uses living organisms to create products that benefit health, agriculture, and the environment. Blending biology, design, and technology, this activity sparks curiosity and creativity in STEM.

Who: Everyone
Where: 345 Riverfront Drive
When: October 18 // 11AM
Cost: Event is FREE with the cost of daily admission (or Membership) though early registration is required at the link below.
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345 Riverfront Drive, Nebraska, 345 Riverfront Dr, Omaha, NE 68102-4239, United States

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