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A synthetic biology approach to integrative high school STEM training

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Synthetic biology–based group activities provide opportunities for integrative STEM training and literacy, while lowering barriers for high school students to become interested in science careers.

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    Sutherland Dubé, Brian Dempsey & Hans-Joachim Wieden

  2. Teaching Centre, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Canada, Alberta

    Doug Orr

  3. Alberta RNA Research and Training Institute, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

    Brian Dempsey & Hans-Joachim Wieden

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