2011 Celebration of Research — Mission: Possible
High school students were able to use virtual reality equipment to explore a 3-D model (developed from a CT scan) of a patient's hips in Dr. Richard Robb's lab during the 2011 Celebration of Research. See the 2011 photo gallery on Facebook. Photos from 2009 are available on Flickr.
- When: Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011
- Where: Mayo Clinic — Rochester, Minn.
Every two years, Mayo Clinic welcomes southeastern Minnesota high school students and teachers for a daylong event — the Celebration of Research — about careers in biomedical science and research. 2011 was the 13th Celebration of Research.
The Celebration of Research includes a keynote talk by a Mayo researcher, lunch and interactive noontime activities, and three hour-long tours of research laboratory areas.
Program
Location
- Phillips Hall, Siebens Building
- Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. (pdf map)
Schedule
| 8:30-9 a.m. |
Check-in and breakfast |
| 9-9:15 a.m. |
Welcome |
| 9:15-9:45 a.m. |
The DNA Sequencing Revolution! - David I. Smith, Ph.D. |
| 10-10:50 a.m. |
Tour (1) – Mayo Research areas |
| 11-11:50 a.m. |
Tour (2) – Mayo Research areas |
| 12:15-1:15 p.m. |
Lunch and program |
| 1:30-2:25 p.m. |
Tour (3) – Mayo Research areas |
| 2:45-3 p.m. |
T-shirt distribution and departure |
NOTE: This full-day program includes lengthy periods of standing and walking. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Please plan to attend the entire event from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Scientific/Medical Content
Tours of research areas may include visual or hands-on activities that involve animals, cadavers or bodily fluids.
Media Release and Transit Permission
All students and teachers attending should have a signed release form on file. If a last minute change in attendance occurs, please present a signed release form at registration.
Parking
Parking validation will be provided for the Center Street Parking Ramp. We are unable to offer parking validation for alternate ramps.
Watch the 2011 keynote presentation
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