Overview of DNALC Collaborations
CSHL DNA Learning Center Locations
Dolan DNA Learning Center
Cold Spring Harbor, New York
The DNA Learning Center was founded in 1988 as the world’s first science center devoted entirely to genetics education. A rural school was established on this site in the 1800s, and the Georgian building now hosts state-of-the art teaching labs and a museum exhibit.
DNALC NYC at CityTech
Brooklyn, New York
DNALC NYC at City Tech, a collaboration with the City University of New York (CUNY), is located at New York City College of Technology (City Tech) in Brooklyn. The 17,500 square-foot DNALC NYC facility, opened in 2021, includes six teaching labs, two computer labs, a lunchroom, staff offices, and a museum gallery.
Harlem DNA Lab
East Harlem, New York
Established in 2008. Harlem DNA Lab in East Harlem, NY is located in the John S. Roberts Educational Complex (JHS45) and includes a teaching lab classroom and use of a shared cafeteria.
Regeneron DNA Learning Center
Sleepy Hollow, New York
The Regeneron DNALC, a collaboration with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., opened in fall 2019 and includes two teaching laboratories, staff offices, and a lunch area.
DNA Learning Center West
Lake Success, New York (Closed)
Established in 2002. DNA Learning Center West in Lake Success, NY featured a teaching lab and a lunchroom for visiting students. Before closing in May 2020, DNALC West offered all the great molecular genetics labs offered at the Dolan DNALC, in a location more accessible to schools sited in Nassau and Queens.
Licensed Centers
Cold Spring Harbor Asia DNA Learning Center
Suzhou, China
Established in 2015
Established at the Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), Cold Spring Harbor Asia (CSHA) DNALC is now delivering quality education programs.
CSHL DNALC Beijing No. 166 High School International Life Science Institute for Youth
Beijing, China
Established in 2014
We established a licensed DNALC at Beijing 166 with continuing grants from the Dongcheng Education Commission.
University of Notre Dame DNA Learning Center
Notre Dame, Indiana
Established in 2013
Through a license to the University of Notre Dame the DNALC at Notre Dame (DNALC-ND) offers instructional programs including lab field trips, in-school instruction, summer camps, and engagement at regional and state-level science fairs.
Vienna Open Lab
Vienna, Austria
Established in 2006
Vienna Open Lab is a joint initiative of OPEN SCIENCE and the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, with the aim of making research in the life sciences more accessible to the general public.
The Clemson University Life Sciences Outreach Center
Clemson, South Carolina
Established in 2003
The Clemson University Life Sciences Outreach Center, formerly known as the South Carolina DNA Learning Center, is a program of the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences.
DNA Learning Lab at Singapore Science Centre
Republic of Singapore
Established in 2003
Built at a cost of a million dollars and funded by the Ministry of Education, the DNA Learning Lab is one of two centres set up as part of the collaboration between the Ministry of Education and the DNA Learning Center.
Centers in Development
Mexico
Mexico City
In Development
Nigeria
Godfrey Okoye University
In Development
Scientific & Educational Collaborations
Breakthrough Junior Challenge
In 2015, we teamed with the Breakthrough Junior Science Challenge, in which precollege students produce short online videos that “explain a big scientific idea.”
CyVerse
As lead for CyVerse Education, Outreach, and Training (EOT), the DNALC is nurturing the next generation of computationally-savvy biologists through workshops, outreach at professional meetings, and support of faculty at primarily undergraduate-serving institutions.
MaizeCode
In 2016, the DNALC teamed with scientists at CSHL and New York University on MaizeCODE, a major research project to develop an “encyclopedia” of DNA elements that control gene action and influence the qualities that are selected by corn breeders.
Curriculum Development
Carolina Biological Supply Company
Since 1986, we have partnered with Carolina Biological to make molecular genetics and biotechnology more accessible to students with a focus on creating innovative classroom activities that give students the opportunity to go hands-on with DNA and explore the core principles of genetics.