WKU
Genome Discovery and Exploration Program 
WKU Genome Discovery and Exploration Program (GDEP)
The Western Kentucky University Genome Discovery and Exploration Program is part of the National Genomics Research initiative sponsored by the Science Education Alliance at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. WKU is one of twelve schools chosen this year to participate in the alliance.
The mission of SEA is to be a national resource for science education
by 1) developing and providing new materials and methods to the education
community, 2) Assembling and supporting educator networks engaged in common
activities.
One of the goals of SEA is to develop a research pipeline that will engage
freshman in meaningful research that will improve the production and quality
of 21st century scientists.
The goals of the National Genomics Research Initiave are to:
- Educate students by giving them experience in genomics research
- Empower students and faculty
- Foster local and national collaborations
