HOW WE STARTED...
Our DNA Day Chapter at Penn State was first established in 2021 by postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Marcella Baiz. Marcella was previously involved with MI DNA Day at the University of Michigan as a PhD student. As part of her NSF PRFB grant, Marcella proposed expanding DNA Day to Penn State. Our small burgeoning chapter is seeking additional ambassadors to join our team to help us expand our influence across high schools in Pennsylvania.
DNA DAY at PSU 2021
OUR IMPACT THIS YEAR
89 STUDENTS
participated in our first DNA Day event
3 TEACHERS
hosted our science ambassadors
2 SCHOOLS
Penn State collaborated with 2 schools and we are currently looking to partner with more!
10 SCIENTIST AMBASSADORS
Our scientist ambassadors were all Penn State graduate students or postdocs.
DNA DAY at PSU 2022
OUR IMPACT THIS YEAR
160 STUDENTS
participated in this year's DNA Day at PSU event
5 TEACHERS
hosted Penn State Science Ambassadors in their classrooms
3 CITIES
Science ambassadors reached schools across 3 cities
25 SCIENCE AMBASSADORS
Brought diverse science topics to classrooms in Pennsylvania
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DNA DAY at PSU 2023
OUR IMPACT THIS YEAR
525 STUDENTS
participated in this year's DNA Day at PSU event
7 TEACHERS
hosted Penn State Science Ambassadors in their classrooms
4 SCHOOLS
Science ambassadors reached schools across 2 cities
26 SCIENCE AMBASSADORS
Brought diverse science topics to classrooms in Pennsylvania