Discovering the Nitoplast

It started with a mystery and then a high-tech search. In the 1990s, Dr. Jonathan Zehr, an ocean ecologist at the University of California, found an eye-catching DNA sequence in the water samples he was studying. Analysis of the sequence…

Spring into Camp Edvotek – Starting with Germination!

We’ve decided to kick off Camp Edvotek with an amazing seed germination experiment. This experiment lets campers and students visualize the beginning of a seed's life cycle as it grows underground. Whether you’re planning a camp activity or just want…