The rockefeller university

The World’s Most Dangerous Animal

Featuring Leslie B. Vosshall, Ph.D. and Benjamin J. Matthews, Ph.D.

We hope your school will participate by selecting up to ten students with a strong interest in science. Please visit the Info for Students page to view a schedule for the day and the many interesting and fun activities planned.

Criteria

• Students must be currently enrolled in high school.
• Given the level of the material being presented, we would recommend that you give preference to juniors and seniors.
• All student groups must be accompanied by at least one teacher.
• All attendees must be registered in advance using the online reservation form.
• The event will take place at The Rockefeller University, which is located on the east side of Manhattan. Students and teachers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event.
• Teachers should plan to arrive before 10:00 a.m. to receive their school’s welcome packet. Students should arrive no later than 10:15 a.m. to receive a name badge from their teacher, required to proceed into the auditorium.
• Dress code: casual – no jeans.
• The event is provided at no cost to the students or the schools.
• All students will receive a certificate of completion.

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