Presentations and Tours

Presentations, Science Nights, Class Visits

Interested in having someone from the MGI present at your school or organization? Please email outreach.mgi@wustl.edu with information about your request or event.

Tours

Would you like to bring your group to see MGI in person? We have a small number of tour spots available for groups of under 30 people.

Tours for high school groups are 90 minutes and include an activity and a career panel. Middle school and younger tours are 45 minutes with an optional 15 minute activity.

Our Spring 2023 tours are full, but please fill out the form below to be placed on the waitlist. Summer and Fall 2023 tours are currently open.

We look forward to having you visit us!

Tour or Presentation request form

Thank you for your interest in the McDonnell Genome Institute! We welcome your group to schedule us for a presentation over zoom.

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Our tour terms and policies

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Introduction:
Welcome to The Elizabeth H. and James S. McDonnell III Genome Institute at Washington University in St. Louis (MGI)! We are excited and pleased that your group will be touring our world-renowned center.

The following policies were developed in order to insure the safety and enjoyment of each participant, the educational atmosphere of the tour, the productivity of MGI staff and the security of our center and its equipment. Please read them in their entirety and notify the MGI Outreach Office or your tour guide if you have any questions or concerns. We hope you have a great tour!

Chaperones:
Groups of K-12 students should provide a minimum of 1 chaperone to every 10 students. Larger groups may be asked to limit extra chaperones, except in situations where the students' needs dictate it.

Chaperones must stay with their group during the entire visit and are responsible for insuring appropriate student behavior at all times.

Student groups are highly encouraged to send at least one extra chaperone that will be able to stay in a designated area with any student who is unable to complete the tour.

Tour Participant Conduct:
Equipment Handling - Tour participants should not touch any lab equipment, computers, or other MGI property, unless the tour guide offers a "hands-on" segment of the tour.

Disruption - Because MGI is primarily a workplace, tour participants should respect this environment by keeping noise to a minimum and addressing all questions to the tour guide unless otherwise directed.

Food and Drink:
No food, drinks, or gum are allowed on the tour.

Appropriate Dress:
Appropriate school/workplace dress is required.
Tour participants should wear closed-toed shoes for safety. Tennis shoes/comfortable shoes are suggested. Except for those with special needs, tour participants will be climbing stairs.

Large backpacks should not be brought on tours.

Purses, wallets and other valuables are the responsibility of participants. MGI is not responsible for lost or stolen personal belongings.

Use of Electronics:
All cell phones must be turned off during the tours. Cameras are permitted, but should only be used at the beginning and/or ending of tours, and no pictures are to be taken in lab areas.

Parking: MGI does not validate or reimburse for parking. The Outreach Team will work with you to determine best locations for parking.

Compliance:
We do reserve the right to terminate a tour if the above are not followed. Compliance with these instructions is important for the safety of the participants as well as for an engaging educational experience.

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