K-12

ASHG's Annual DNA Day Essay Contest has received an ASAE Power of A Silver Award, recognizing its positive impact on the community. Read More

Encouraging the next generation of STEM professionals: ASHG education staff's visit to Coolidge High School in Washington, DC. Read More

Congratulations to our winners and thank you all for participating. Happy DNA Day! Thank you for making this another successful year! We received many submissions from students in 43 U.S. states and 22 non-US countries, including Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Saudi Arabia. We would also like to thank the ASHG members who participated in judging the... Read More

Today, April 25, is DNA Day 2018! Be a part of the celebrations. Read More

1st Place  Diane Zhang Fox Lane High School Teacher: Ms. Stephanie Peborde Location: Bedford, NY Recent advancements in genetic technologies, specifically the ability for scientists to sequence the genome, have made analyzing DNA easier, faster, and more cost-effective. This in addition to the rising number of consumer companies that directly provide genetic testing through genotyping or... Read More