Phase 2 — Beginning Fall 2017,
project lead Ben Novak is beginning the first experiments to genetically engineer pigeons, using Domestic Rock Pigeons as a model to begin testing the feasibility
of editing genomes
of living birds for the extinct Passenger Pigeon's traits.
Students can make the list when starting a
project, including setting dates to complete different
phases of the
project, such as: researching credible sources, outlining contents, reviewing the outline, creating a rough draft, identifying gaps in information, revising and
editing, checking in with the teacher and creating and turning in the finished product.