Scientist Spotlight: Barry Paw - DNA and Cell Mutation
Sat, May 09
|Las Vegas Natural History Museum
What is DNA, where does it come from, and what does it do? Explore the building blocks of life in this Scientist Spotlight highlighting Burmese-American biologist Barry Paw, with hands-on learning about DNA and cell mutation. Recommended for all ages; included with admission or membership.
Time & Location
May 09, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT
Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA
About the Event
What is DNA? Where does it come from—and what does it actually do? In this Scientist Spotlight: Barry Paw (DNA and Cell Mutation), participants will explore the building blocks of life through an engaging Science Saturday program. Learn about Burmese-American biologist Barry Paw and how scientists study DNA and cell mutation to better understand how living things grow, change, and function. Through interactive learning, guests will build curiosity around genetics and the science happening inside every cell.
Recommended for all ages.
Included with museum admission or membership. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.