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Fish Forensics

Learn how to identify fish using their DNA at Maritime Gloucester.

Unleash your inner detective with this unique opportunity. Get your hands dirty using state of the art technology to characterize a fish by its DNA and protein structures. Work with our own Mary Kay Taylor, and with Emily Chandler of the Large Pelagics Research Center (http://tunalab.org) to learn the latest techniques for identifying and labeling fish meat. This is our newest marine science class. Due to inquiries it has been opened to curious adults.

When:

Monday-Wednesday, August 6 - 8, 2012 9am - 2pm

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Do It Yourself Game Design

Learn about games and how to create them with your family at MIT Museum

Does your family game night need a boost? Join engineers from the Singapore-MIT GAMBIT Game Lab for hands-on workshops about game design. Visitors of all ages can choose from four different sessions that will change the way you look at board games, video games, and more. Come join the fun and learn how to make your own games with your family!

When:

Saturday, April 28, 2012 6-9pm

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Second Fridays at MIT: Rivers of Ice

April 2012's 2nd Friday at MIT Museum will focus on Himalayan Glaciers

Get a jump start on your weekend with the Second Friday Program at the MIT Museum! Second Friday Programs are FREE and are oriented for open exploration with opportunities to attend performances, demonstrations, and lectures through out the museum galleries.

When:

Friday, April 13, 2012 5-8pm

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