by Jaka Rossengail Santos | Amelogenin
On May 8 to 12, 2023, The UPLB Genetics Society plans to conduct its first face-to-face BIO 30 Week since the pandemic, with the theme, "Gene-sects: Tiny Creatures as Paraphernalia for Big Genetic Discoveries," at the Institute of Biological Sciences, University of the Philippines - Los Baños (IBS-UPLB). The week-long event will feature various activities such as the exhibit opening, BIO 30 Quiz Contest, GENEWS launching, followed by an educational webinar, and minor orientation for prospective applicants of the organization.
The physical exhibit will be open to the public on May 8 at Wing C in IBS. The exhibit will showcase the resident members’ unique crafts that feature the diversity of insects and their relevance to genetics. On May 10, GeneSoc will hold a minor orientation, where the organization will introduce its advocacy, activities, and achievements. Students who have taken or will be taking BIO 30 will be encouraged to join the event.
Moreover, a BIO 30 Quiz Contest, open to all students taking BIO 30, will take place at the IBS Main Lecture Hall on May 11. An intense competition will be expected as students, allowed to join in groups of three (3), showcase their knowledge of Genetics. The winners of the quiz contest will take home cash prizes.
Meanwhile, May 12 will be allotted for the launch of GENEWS, the Official Publication of the UPLB Genetics Society. The organization will produce online and physical copies to increase awareness about the relevance of Insect Genetics in today's society.
Staying true to the organization’s goal of raising awareness about the field of Genetics, the organization aims to deliver engaging activities and materials through a mix of face-to-face and online events. This year’s BIO 30 Week is much anticipated - highlighting the importance of insects like the famous fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster in elucidating genetic mysteries.
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