Online Summer School 2025

An OpenSTEM Online Summer School providing you with an introduction to several experimental techniques in biology, analytical and health sciences via the following online investigations.

• Persistent Pesticides: Analysis of Pesticides in the Environment.
• Pineapple Power: Punching through Protein with Powerful Enzymes.
• DNA Detectives: Exploring Wildlife Biodiversity through Metagenomics.
• Antibody Agents: Exploring SARS-CoV-2 Variants with ELISA.

Three of the investigations were completed online, either via an interactive screen experiment (Persistent Pesticides and Antibody Agents) or via an online coding environment (DNA Detectives).  The fourth investigation was performed at home and data analysed using an online statistics package.  The investigations included recording data and observations, data analysis, and interpreting results.

To gain the badge, you must have successfully completed three of the investigations and the associated quizzes.

Earn this free Open University digital badge if you complete this course! The badge can be displayed, shared and downloaded as a marker of your achievement. The badge is awarded for successfully completing the online summer school.

Earn this free Open University digital badge if you complete this course! The badge can be displayed, shared and downloaded as a marker of your achievement. The badge is awarded for completing the course and passing the quizzes.