Virginia Tech Feb. 23rd KTU exhibit- "BLAST! Let's Make An Elephant"

We will provide computers with a program that allows children to change several nucleotides of a human's genetic code and run it through a database, which will output the animal to which the new genetic code belongs.  This will show the children that our genetic code is closely related to that of many animals.  

We will also discuss the combinatorial aspect of how many ways there are to alter the genetic code.  

The AWM seeks to encourage women to achieve successful careers in mathematics.  For this reason it is important for us to reach out to children in the community and show them that math is a fun and interesting subject that warrants study.