Exploring Plant Genetics Professional Development
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Organization
Western North Carolina Regional Education Foundation (WRESA)
Award Date
Award Amount
500
Program Name
Biotechnology Event Sponsorship
Program Category
Event Support
Principal Investigator
Emily Darling
Fiscal Year
2026
Region
Western
Project Description:
Western North Carolina Regional Education Foundation was awarded $500 to support the Exploring Plant Genetics Professional Development workshop, which provides Western North Carolina teachers with hands-on training in DNA extraction, GMOs, and gene expression to strengthen biotechnology education in the classroom.