EDVOTEK 2024 Professional Development Conferences

We are committed to developing new and exciting resources for the biotechnology classroom. That's why we have developed an exciting series of professional development workshops for many of the conferences we attend. Check out our upcoming schedule and we hope to see you soon at a conference…

As Cancer Rates Increase, Scientists Examine What We Eat

For decades, scientists have warned that potentially harmful chemicals are being found in the foods and drinks that we consume. However, a recent study has expanded the warning by highlighting nearly 200 chemicals that have been connected to breast cancer…

Buzzing with Science: How DNA Helps Us Spot the Queen Bee!

Have you ever wondered how honeybees know who’s the queen and who’s a worker bee? Let’s dive into the world of bees and learn how scientists use something called DNA methylation to tell the difference between these buzzing superstars! Meet…

Your Go-To Guide to Glow Stick Science

Whether it’s a backyard barbecue, an outdoor concert, or an impromptu block party, glow sticks have an incredible ability to illuminate the magic of summer nights. As highly portable, self-contained chemical experiments in a tube, they’re also perfect STEM tools!…