The field of genetics is evolving rapidly! The Greenwood Genetic Center’s Education Division strives to provide educators with the resources and information you need to support your students.
Let us work with your students on your campus with our mobile science labs, or schedule a field trip to come to the Genetic Education Center in Greenwood. We also offer hands-on workshops and lectures for professional development.
Greenwood Genetic Center’s mobile science outreach program consists of two vehicles: The Gene Machine and The Helix Express.
Teachers can choose from a variety of activities for students in 7th-12th grades at all levels. All activities listed below are available for both vehicles and all vehicles meet South Carolina science standards.
Mobile Science Lab Modules and Lessons:
GGC’s Mobile Lab Outreach Program is full for the current 2025-26 school year.
We typically begin taking reservations in May for the upcoming school year. Dates do fill fairly quickly. Day trips can be within 90 miles of Greenwood (Upstate SC and Midlands). If your school is outside of that radius, we can make overnight trips. These are limited to once a month and ideally, we like to visit several schools nearby within the same week.
Please check our calendar for available dates before submitting your reservation. And please note there are fees associated with visits. These fees do not apply to Title 1 schools.
For more information about the Mobile Science Lab, please contact Leta M. Tribble, PhD, at (864)943.4170 or lmt@ggc.org.
The best way to understand what happens at the Greenwood Genetic Center is to schedule a visit! The GGC welcomes students and other groups throughout the year for interactive, hands-on experiences. Learn how GGC operates, the research and clinical care activities we’re involved in, and the latest in diagnostic testing.
Students can engage in fun, entertaining, and educational scenarios giving them the opportunity to learn about genetic traits and disorders, understand lab techniques, consider ethics of genetic testing, and explore careers in the life sciences.
Teachers can select from multiple lab activities from basic biotechnology skills to advanced genetic disorder modules. Each module addresses STEM initiatives and South Carolina Science Standards. There are fees associated with visits. These fees do not apply to Title 1 Schools.
Genetic Education Center Modules and Lessons
We begin taking reservations in May for the upcoming school year. Please check our calendar for available dates before submitting your reservation. And please note there are fees associated with visits. These fees do not apply to Title 1 schools.
For more information about the Genetic Education Center, please contact Leta M. Tribble, PhD, at (864)943.4170 or lmt@ggc.org.
GGC’s Education team realizes the importance of ensuring educators have access to professional development events and workshops enhancing their knowledge of genetics. All programming is aligned with South Carolina science standards and can be tailored to fit your needs.
For more information about the professional development opportunities, please contact Leta M. Tribble, PhD, at (864)943.4170 or lmt@ggc.org.
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Educators planning to schedule an event with the Greenwood Genetic Center should check this calendar first for availability. We encourage you to choose a couple of alternative dates as our schedule typically fills quickly.
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Gene Machine
Genetic Education Center
Helix Express
Public Events
Still have a few questions about the different opportunities our Division of Education offers? These should help! Together, we’re working to expand the knowledge of genetics in schools and it starts with educators. We’re here to help serve you.
Reach out to discover more about the educational opportunities the Greenwood Genetic Center offers for students, educators, and healthcare professionals.