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ELIGIBILITY

Genes in Space is open to students in grades 7-12 who attend schools located within the United States. Immediate family members of persons employed by Boeing, miniPCR bio, New England Biolabs, or the ISS U.S. National Lab may not participate in Genes in Space.

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JUDGING

Your submission will be judged by a panel of scientists and thought leaders on the creative and scientific merit of your experimental idea, as well as your ability to communicate the impact and importance of this work.

  • Proposal relates to an open question or challenge relevant to space biology.
  • Proposed experiment must have a clear rationale for conduct aboard the International Space Station.
  • Selected space biology problem can be explored using molecular biology methods, and a specific molecular/genetic target has been identified for investigation.
  • Hypothesis or research goal is clear and well-reasoned.
  • Experimental plan is clear and actionable.
  • Experimental design makes sensible use of the Genes in Space Toolkit.
  • Proposal communicates ideas clearly and convincingly.

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