Deciphering the World of Genomes
Deciphering the World of Genomes (DWG) is our main program where we introduce students worldwide to discover molecular biology and genomics. Our curriculum is highly adaptable, focusing on the students’ prior knowledge and interests. We blend hands-on, lab-based activities with lectures to transform curious learners into confident scientists. Students get to explore how genetics connects to medicine, the environment, and everyday life.
Middle School Curriculum
Our middle school curriculum introduces students to the fundamentals of molecular biology and genomics through guided lab activities. Activity highlights include understanding DNA structure by building a candy-based DNA model, extracting DNA from strawberries, and tailoring projects to adapt to students’ individual interests. There are no formal lectures; instead, all content learned is directly and immediately applied through hands-on activities, emphasizing the program’s focus on experiential, lab-based learning.
High School Curriculum
Our high school curriculum deepens students’ understanding of molecular biology, genetic engineering, and genomics through more advanced labs and analytical work. Students apply core techniques to investigate real-world case studies, interpret complex data, and design elements of independent projects. Some lab highlights include a forensics-focused paternity test to identify a father, a hands-on CRISPR-Cas9 simulation that focuses on editing crops, and additional units exploring genomics in medicine and agriculture.
Deciphering the World of Science 