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NIH launches lab challenge to bring cool experiments to the classroom
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched the NIH K-12 Lab Challenge, a contest to help kids learn about science by collecting engaging, inexpensive lab experiments that will make learning about science unforgettable. The NIH Office of Science Education, which created the lab challenge, seeks entries from students, scientists, teachers, parents and science enthusiasts.
Winners will get recognition and an official electronic NIH Challenge badge to display online. For more information about the lab challenge, visit NIH Lessons About Bioscience (LAB) Challenge
Learn more from NHGRI's
Science Education Specialist
Carla Easter, Ph.D.
Interview Transcript
"The NIH K-12 Challenge is an opportunity for the NIH to collect activities from the public that will introduce K-12 students to the wonder of science," said Dr. Easter.
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Last Updated: December 5, 2011
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