Close Modal Rat Race: How Can Science Curb Our Rodent Population? Participate in this event, co-presented by the Museum’s Center for Life Sciences, to learn about and discuss advances in genomic engineering. Image The problem of rodents in cities is a common and growing issue that affects urban areas all over the world. Rodents reproduce quickly and can easily adapt to city life, which makes them tough to get rid of. Besides health risks, rodents also cause economic damage—they chew through building materials and wires, leading to expensive repairs and even potential fire hazards. How do we decide what tools to use to manage rodent pests?Join the Sculpting Evolution Group from the MIT Media Lab and the Museum of Science, Boston for an event discussing how recent advances in the field of genomic engineering could be used to manage the rodent pest problem.This hour-long, in-person event (choose late morning or afternoon session) is open to participants 18 years of age and older. Those who stay throughout and complete a survey will receive a $50 electronic gift-card credit approximately one month after the event.Apply for this unique opportunity by Wednesday, June 12. We have limited capacity; the Museum of Science will confirm all accepted applications via email by Thursday, June 13. Apply to Participate Date and Time Saturday, June 15 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm OR 2:00 – 3:00 pm Audience Adults 18+ Length 1 hour Price Free with Pre-Registration Language English Apply to Participate Date and Time Saturday, June 15 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm OR 2:00 – 3:00 pm Audience Adults 18+ Length 1 hour Price Free with Pre-Registration Language English The problem of rodents in cities is a common and growing issue that affects urban areas all over the world. Rodents reproduce quickly and can easily adapt to city life, which makes them tough to get rid of. Besides health risks, rodents also cause economic damage—they chew through building materials and wires, leading to expensive repairs and even potential fire hazards. How do we decide what tools to use to manage rodent pests?Join the Sculpting Evolution Group from the MIT Media Lab and the Museum of Science, Boston for an event discussing how recent advances in the field of genomic engineering could be used to manage the rodent pest problem.This hour-long, in-person event (choose late morning or afternoon session) is open to participants 18 years of age and older. Those who stay throughout and complete a survey will receive a $50 electronic gift-card credit approximately one month after the event.Apply for this unique opportunity by Wednesday, June 12. We have limited capacity; the Museum of Science will confirm all accepted applications via email by Thursday, June 13. Image
