Teaching kids on Earth through ants in space

BCM’s Center for Educational Outreach has turned to some tiny helpers in its effort to advance quality teaching and learning opportunities in science and health. About 800 ants were launched into space and are now aboard the International Space Station, where their behavior is being studied by school children back on Earth.

Student Corner: Chaya Murali

After attending a lecture at BCM by photographer Rick Guidotti, who strives to break down perceptions of people with genetic conditions through his work, fourth-year medical student Chaya Murali was inspired to use creativity in another way to impact people with genetic diseases.