Congratulations to the 2011 winners and thank you all for participating.Happy DNA Day！
We have a record submission of over700essays this year.Essays were submitted from45 states in the U.S.，Canada，Colombia，India，Singapore，Taiwan，Turkey and the United Kingdom.The judges enjoyed reading the essays and see what the younger generation thinks aboutnetics。
2011 Questions
Question1
In2010，a major discovery in genetics research found that the DNA of some modern humans contains small amounts of Neanderthal DNA.Briefly explain this finding and discuss its relevance to human ancestry and evolution。
2011 Question1 Winners
1个第一，第一Place：Josephine Benson单击功能区上，Grade10
Teacher：Hans Glandorff
屏幕：钢轨高电平
位置：Green，OH
2ndPlace：Nathan Swettlitz，Grade10
Teacher：Nicholas DiGiovanni
屏幕：Naperville Central High School
位置：Naperville，IL
3rd、rdPlace：微张，Grade10
Teacher：马利亚Zeitlin Trinkle
屏幕：Smithtown High School East
位置：St.James，NY
可Honorable Mentions
Sai Gourisankar
R.L.Paschal High School
Forts Worth，TX
Teacher:Wendy Yanney |
Meera Ramakrishnan
The Winsor School
Boston，MA
Teacher:Tone Rawlings |
Abhinav Goyal
Schools for Science and Math at Vanderbilt
Nashville，TN
Teacher:Angela Eeds |
Marina Shayevich
Hunterdon Central Regional High School
Flemington，NJ
Teacher:Linda Strauss |
Aditi Kulkarni
St.Paul Academy and Summit School
St.Paul，MN
Teacher:Tina Barsky |
标高Vlasov
Winston Churchill High School
Potomac，MD
Teacher:Clinton Brown |
Jesse Menville
Bergen County Academies
Hackensack，NJ
Teacher:Michael Liva |
Eric Yi
Thomas S.Wootton High School
Rockville，MD
Teacher:Rebecca Firoved |
Hunter Peterson
Ames High School
Ames，IA
Teacher:Craig Walter |
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Question2
A number of companies offer genetic testing directly to consumers，bypassing the involvement of physicians and genetic counselors.Discuss whether you think this is a good idea or not.You might focus on medical，ethical，legal，or social dimensions of this sue。
2011 Question2 Winners
1个第一，第一Place：Heba Bhat单击功能区上，Grade10
Teacher：Hans Glandorff
屏幕：钢轨高电平
位置：Green，OH
2ndPlace:Julia Kroll，Grade10
Teacher：Nicholas DiGiovanni
屏幕：Naperville Central High School
位置：Naperville，IL
3rd、rdPlace：Julianna Hsing，Grade10
Teacher：马利亚Zeitlin Trinkle
屏幕：Smithtown High School East
位置：St.James，NY
可Honorable Mentions
Maggie Feith
Dyersburg High School
Dyersburg，TN
Teacher:Deborah Gatlin |
Andy Rodgers
James Madison Memorial High School
Madison，WI
Teacher:Cindy Kellor |
Helena Jankowski
基本创建区矩阵和科学中心
Battle Creek，MI
Teacher:Mary Lindow |
Ellen Schneider
DeForest High School
DeForest，WI
Teacher:Rebecca McDermid |
Peter Luu
Poolesville High School
Poolesville，MD
Teacher:Patricia Miller |
事故停机
Smithtown High School East
St.James，NY
Teacher:Maria Trinkle |
Nicole Park
Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics
Oklahoma City，OK
Teacher:Brent Richards |
Allen Zhao
Hebron High School
Carrollton，TX
Teacher:Patricia Ehsani |
标记Pesto
Bishop McCort Catholic High School
Johnstown，PA
Teacher:Jennifer Miller |
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About the Contest
The contest aims to challenge students to examine，question，and reflect on the important concepts of genetics.Essays are expected to contain substantive，well-reasoned arguments indicative of understanding of the concepts related to the essay questions。
Essays are read and scored by at least two independent judges.A1st，2nd and 3rd place winner are chosen foreachquestion。
Questions/Comments:Contactdnaday@ashg.org。
