Our lab conducted a two day hands-on workshop on genetics and neuroscience for ~120 freshman high school students at San Juan High School. This workshop was coordinated by graduate student Colin Shew and postdoc Alexandra Colón. On day 1 the students got to learn about PCR, restriction enzymes, gel electrophoresis to genotype a taste receptor. On day 2 students got to learn about the brain structure and function and how mutations can lead to alterations in its physiology and morphology, specifically in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Epilepsy. The final activity consisted of a sheep brain dissection that allowed students to become familiar with the different brain structures.