Life on Earth has evolved from single-celled microbes into a diverse web of complex organisms. Despite this variety, all living things are composed of the same biochemical building blocks. In these sessions about the world of biochemistry, students will engage with the living world on a chemical level in order to gain understanding on modern topics from fluorescent proteins in jellyfish to gene editing technologies such as CRISPR. The students will begin with the foundations of chemistry and genetics as it pertains to biological polymers, and then apply their knowledge with discussion-based sessions surrounding issues in biochemistry, astrobiology and medicine.