DIY DNA Model Bracelet!

Craft
Learn about the structure of DNA as you build your own bracelet! After visiting our booth, you will leave with a super cool bracelet and an understanding about what genes are and how they are passed from generation to generation.

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Mara Casebeer Maker Picture

Mara Casebeer

Mara is currently a junior at TJHS for Science and Technology. Mara is the vice president of the class of 2018 at TJ, a LIFT mentor, and an organizer for Envision DC, a hackathon. She has been playing clarinet in the top band at TJ and running cross country and track since freshman year. Mara has been attending Maker Faires for several years, and she is excited to be a part of the community of Makers once again.

Artemiz Veizi Maker Picture

Artemiz Veizi

Artemis is a junior at TJHSST in Alexandria, VA.Her favorite subjects are math and physics, but she loves reading about all science topics! She is an officer in her school's Bioinformatics Society and Red Cross Youth Task Force Club, and an active member of several other clubs. In her free time, she loves to read, cook, and row!

Categories: Craft, Biology, Education, Science, Young Makers (Maker is under 18yo)

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What inspired you to make this project?
We were inspired by our interest in biology and love for arts and crafts. In addition, Mara ran a booth similar to this one in the 2014 NoVa maker faire, where people could make neurons out of pipe cleaners. We wanted to expand this idea into DNA bracelets.