Congratulations to the 2013 winners and thank you all for participating.Happy DNA Day！
Over6000 essays were written for this year’s contest，and ASHG received record-breaking entries from teachers in 47 states and 15 foreign countries，including Iran，Egypt，Afghanistan，Lithuania， and Nigeria.Asking students to discuss the impacts of the discovery of the structure of DNA and the sequencing of the first human genome engaged students in thinking about big picture ideas and the applications of scientific knowledge.Many thoughtful and well-written essays were submitted.Over350 netifis from ticipated in judging the essays.We thank them for their help。
2013 Question
2013 marks the 60第三anniversary of the discovery of the double helix of DNA by James Watson and Francis Crick and the 10th anniversary of the first sequencing of the human genome。Choose either of these breakthroughs and explain its broader impact on biotechnology，human health and disease， 或，或our understanding of basic genetics，such as genetic variation or gene expression。
Justify your answer in detail and be sure to include one or more specific examples of broader impact.使用reliable references and citations to support your argument，for example，research published by experts in scientific journal articles and books。
2013 Winners
1个第一，第一Place：Elan Filler单击功能区上，Grade9
Teacher：Marie Kuhn
屏幕：Palos Verdes High School
位置：Palos Verdes Estates，CA
2ndPlace:Ryan Sweeney，Grade12
Teacher：Nicholas DiGiovanni
屏幕：Naperville Central High School
位置：Naperville，IL
3rd、rdPlace：Hannah Mayr，Grade11
Teacher：Liza Gorkiewicz
屏幕：Frankfurt International School
位置：Oberursel（Taunus），Germany
可Honorable Mentions
Evangeline Chandran
右高屏幕
Clarksville，MD
Teacher:Terri Bradford |
Brian Lue
The John Cooper School
Woodlands，TX
Teacher:Holly Barlam |
Trinish Chatterjee
Richard Montgomery HS
Rockville，MD
Teacher:Jerry Turner |
David Qin
Lake Oswego High School
Oswego，OR
Teacher:Richard Rosenbaum |
密封，密封
中校，中校
Atherton，CA
Teacher:Todd Hardie |
Jonathan Yu
Bergen County Academies
Hackensack，NJ
Teacher:Judith Pinto |
Sumit Dalsania
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Greenbelt，MD
Teacher:Alexis Donoghue |
金刚砂
Thomas Worthington High School
Worthington，OH
Teacher:Jodi Bacon |
Chloe Deshesses
高功率阴极射线管
Carrboro，NC
Teacher:Robin Bulleri |
Emily Zhen
Naperville Central HS
Naperville，IL
Teacher:Nicholas DiGiovanni |
About the Contest
The contest aims to challenge students to examine，question，and reflect on important ideas and issues related to human genetics.Competitive essays are expected to convey substantive，well-reasoned，and evidence-based arguments that demonstrate deep understanding。
Essays are evaluated through three rounds of judging，and every essay is read by a minimum of three judges.Top-scoring essays have typically been scored by a dozen or more judges。
Questions/Comments:Contactdnady@ashg.org
