At Illumina, we’re on a mission to improve human health around the world by unlocking the power of the genome.
Genomics will change everything—from how we diagnose and treat cancer to how we feed the world’s population—and we know igniting genomic curiosity in students is a critical first step to achieving our mission.
By sharing our passion for genomics with future scientists, pioneers, and trailblazers, we believe we can make a difference in their lives today, so they can make a difference in others’ lives tomorrow.
The resources on this website will help you bring genomics into your classroom in dynamic and exciting ways to inspire the next generation—whether you’re an educator or a learner.
Keeping Students Engaged During COVID-19
As families around the world stay home, we are finding ways to turn our homes into learning environments for our children. If you are looking for ways for keep your kids engaged, Illumina has created genomic-focused activities that students can explore on their own or with a parent. Check back as we add more activities.
DNA Day Coloring Page
DNA Day is April 25th! To celebrate, we’ve created a coloring page that you can color all year round.
Genomics 101: At Home
Learn about DNA, genetics and more in our at-home video series hosted by Illumina employees.
Genomics Activity Pages
Puzzles, word search activities, games, and more!
Strawberry DNA Extraction
Use household items to extract DNA from a strawberry.
Discover Careers in Genomics
Did you know that 85% of jobs that will exist in 2030 haven’t even been invented yet?1
If you’re an educator looking to share more about career possibilities in genomics with your classroom, or a student wondering if a career in genomics is right for you, you’ve come to the right place.
With the help of our employees, we’ve created a series of career cards to highlight the diverse career opportunities in the field of genomics. These cards provide a snapshot of in-demand roles here at Illumina, including education requirements, average starting salary, and essential job skills.
We’ve also asked employees to give you the inside scoop on what their day-to-day looks like. Find out what they work on, who they work with, and just how varied the wide world of genomics really is.
Be sure to check back often. We’ll be adding more careers throughout the year.
General STEM Education Resources
Adventures in Genomics
Explore amazing genomic discoveries and meet the scientists behind the breakthroughs.
The Story of You: ENCODE and the Human Genome
The Nature ENCODE Project created a DNA encyclopedia that shows how your genes make you unique.
What is a Gene?
A simple overview of genetics that explains what genes are and what they do.
What is CRISPR?
A biologist explains the new gene editing technique at five different levels of difficulty.
Introduction to Sequencing by Synthesis
Watch next-generation sequencing in action and learn how it works.
Crash Course: DNA Structure and Replication
Discover what DNA is made of and how it replicates itself in the human body.
Life Science Overviews
Introductions to important topics in biology, including cell culture, next-generation sequencing, and polymerase chain reaction.
Illumina Genomics Podcast
Listen to interviews with leading scientists as they discuss how genomics is shaping the way we think about our world.
Illumina Video Hub
Find educational videos about how scientists are using our technology in new and creative ways.
NHGRI Activity Ideas
Complete an activity to celebrate National DNA Day on April 25th.
Genomics Rap
Listen to our genomics rap in collaboration with the "Music Notes".
Genomics at Avocado Elementary
Watch our employees share about genomics through our Genomics 101 program.
STEM Education Resources for Teachers
Online Genomics Course
This self-guided course will help you learn the basics of genomics and how it relates to human health.
STEM Curriculum for High School Students
These free lesson plans are designed to help teachers cover the basics of genetics in high school biology classes.
DNA and RNA Models
The MIT Edgerton Center offers LEGO® models to help you teach students about DNA and RNA.
STEM Curriculum: Discovering the Genome
This free curriculum includes videos, activities, and discussion questions to help students explore genomics.
Cancer Genetics Lesson Plans
Interactive lessons for high school students to learn about cancer development, diagnosis, risk, and family history.
Educator Resources from DNA Decoded
Ready-to-go, standards-aligned tools to help your students crack the genomic code and apply it to real-world problems.
Careers in STEM Fields
The National Human Genome Research Institute
Explore your favorite STEM fields, watch tours and interviews, and browse career profiles.
The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers
Scientists and engineers talk about their professional lives and personal hobbies in these short videos.
Careers in Cancer Research
Find information about careers in cancer research and clinical trials, patient counseling, and medicine.
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