ASHG DNA Day Essay Contest

This essay contest is for students in grades 9 through 12. The contest aims to challenge students to examine, question, and reflect on the important concepts of genetics. To apply, applicants must submit an essay that addresses a question related to the discoveries in genetics that have occurred in the 60 years since Watson and Crick published their model of the DNA double helix. See website for more details about this contest.

Award:  $100 - $1,000

Deadline: March 14, 2014

More info: http://www.ashg.org/education/dnaday.shtml#.Uw_x4c4XeqE