Events

DNA Day
2026-04-24 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Jack Baskin Engineering, Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Please join the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute for our annual celebration of DNA!
We will be in the Baskin Engineering courtyard from 11am-1pm with swag, music, and activities. This is a fun, family-friendly event and open to the public. Activities will include:

Strawberry DNA Extraction demonstration (WiSE)
Double helix origami
Poster session and resource fair
Face painting
Stickers, bookmarks, pins, and other swag
Double human helix conga line (everyone who participates gets a free shirt!)

Stop by and learn about the amazing molecule that codes all of life. 🧬❤️
Want to be a part of DNA Day? Sign up to:
1. Give a poster presentation
2. Volunteer during DNA day
3. Have your student group or org participate in our resource fair
