Get to know BioBuilder
Find answers to frequently asked questions about BioBuilder here. If you can’t find the answers here please feel free to contact us.
What is BioBuilder?
An innovative, STEM education nonprofit created by an award-winning team at MIT, BioBuilder offers a wide range of open source, free curricula to provide hands-on experiences that foster exploration, innovation, and interest in the emerging area of synthetic biology.
For students, learning is taken to a new level through hands-on classroom projects, afterschool clubs, and summer internships that delve into problem-solving work in the areas of biology, health, medicine, and the environment.
For science educators, emerging technologies are explored in professional development workshops that empower the delivery of timely, research-driven lessons in biological engineering and synthetic biology.
All of the BioBuilder offerings —from a downloadable textbook to lab kits to professional development — serve to enhance existing science curricula while promoting practical problem solving at the classroom level.
What is synthetic biology?
Synthetic biology is an emerging area of STEM that combines biology and engineering in order to build useful living systems in a reliable way. By combining scientific exploration and a disciplined engineering approach, new systems can be built to make better medicines, a cleaner environment, sustainable energy, and more.
Does synthetic biology matter?
Of course it depends whom you ask. We think so.
Colleges and Universities think so. Many are starting classes and majors in this field.
Investors think so. There was more than a billion dollars invested in synthetic biology startups last year.
And in a 2018 interview at SxSW, Melinda Gates commented: “Bill and I often have a fun debate about…If you were entering any field now and you had your choice, what field would you go in? He and I both would go into the intersection of biology and computer science. When it comes to that field, we are only at the beginning.”
How do I get involved?
Visit our contact us page and let us know whether you are a student, teacher, or a possible BioBuilder supporter. There you will find a drop-down menu that lists our offerings; a member of the BioBuilder team will be in touch with you within 24-48 hours.
We’ve also summarized some possible next steps, here
How did BioBuilder get started?
Created at MIT in partnership with an award-winning team of local high school teachers — and then organized as a 501(c)3 in 2011 — BioBuilder was founded with National Science Foundation support. BioBuilder remains the only nationally recognized curriculum in synthetic biology, a new discipline that is predicted to revolutionize the way we make everything around us.
Who is behind BioBuilder?
Our Board of Directors is made of a diverse group of professionals who remember that learning new things can inspire both hard work and excitement. A full list of staff, directors, and advisory board members can be found here
Do I need specialized equipment to participate?
It depends. There are activities for both the classroom and for laboratories. Each lesson plan identifies what you may need, and we have kits available for purchase to support some of the activities described on our website.
Where can this content fit into existing high school curriculum?
Here’s one month-by-month example for intro bio, AP bio and the BioBuilderClub activities.
Are the workshops geared toward high school, middle school teachers, elementary, or university level teachers?
The workshops are designed primarily for high school teachers, but all educators are welcome. In the past, we have also had participants from educational organizations, government, and nonprofits doing work related to STEM education.
How many people may participate in each workshop?
We are offering our workshops fully online with on demand, flexible scheduling so the number of participants is not limited.
How much does it cost to attend?
$400 per teacher for each part, which includes all online platform materials with on-demand life-time access to the course content, a copy of the BioBuilder textbook (new teachers in Part 1), and a lab kit that will be sent to the teacher’s school during the workshop.
When 2 or more teachers sign up from one school the cost is $350 per teacher, with full access for each teacher to the course content, a book for each teacher (new to Part 1), and one lab kit sent to the school during the workshop.
What does the registration fee include?
Each part includes:
- 5 hours of self-paced lectures, readings and assignments
- Slide decks to download for teaching and learning;
- A social engagement platform to interact with other teachers and BioBuilder’s instructors
- A copy of BioBuilder’s textbook when new teachers sign up for Part 1
- A Lab Kit sent to participant’s school;
- Lab recordings of the two half-day lab sessions needed to prep and run each lab.
- Certificate of Completion;
How do I register?
We have a rolling admissions process. Teachers can register to participate at any time individually or as a group from the same school. For additional questions regarding registration, please reach out to info@biobuilder.org
Do you have scholarships available?
We do not have scholarships available at this time.
What is the payment process?
To complete registration, participants must pay the tuition fee by credit card. If you require a purchase order payment, please reach out to us at info@biobuilder.org.
Is there a cancellation policy?
Registration may be cancelled if no materials have been sent to the participant’s school and no time has been spent on the learning platform.
Who will teach the workshop?
BioBuilder Essentials lectures are led by Dr. Natalie Kuldell and Dr. Rebekah Ravgiala and Ms. Jo-Anne Purdy.
Dr. Natalie Kuldell is the Founder and Executive Director of BioBuilder. Natalie has taught for more than a dozen years in the Department of Biological Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is a highly regarded educator who develops discovery-based curricula drawn from the current literature to engage students in structured, reasonably authentic laboratory and project-based experiences. She studied Chemistry as an undergraduate at Cornell, completed her doctoral and postdoctoral work at Harvard Medical School, and taught at Wellesley College before joining the faculty at MIT in 2003.
Dr. Rebekah Ravgiala teaches Biology and Advanced Placement Biology at Tyngsborough High School in Tyngsborough, Massachusetts. She holds a B.A. in Biology and a doctorate in Mathematics and Science Education. She has been actively involved in the BioBuilder community since 2011, leading a BioBuilderClub team, and serving as a member of its Board of Directors. She is a recipient of the ASBMB Fostering K12/University Partnership Grant and the AMGEN Excellence in Science Teaching Award.
Jo-Anne Purdy has been teaching Biology, Chemistry, and Advanced Placement Biology for the past 25 years and currently teaches at Westborough High School in Westborough, Massachusetts. She has been working with the BioBuilder community since 2011, leading a BioBuilder team and running workshops teaching teachers about the BioBuilder curriculum. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in biological sciences and is a recipient of the Brenda M. Keegan award for Excellence in Teaching.
How much time would teachers be expected to spend per week?
We anticipate that participants will spend 5 hours completing the online coursework and another 3 hours of lab work (1.5 hours each day)
Do you offer Continuing Education Credit or Professional Development Points
BioBuilder is a registered PDP provider in Massachusetts.
If you are a teacher in a different state, please inquire with us about ways to receive state credit for your workshop.
Is there an online code of conduct?
Yes. We require that all participants agree to our community Code of Conduct. Review the Online Code of Conduct here: https://bit.ly/BB-Code-of-Conduct.
Do you also offer training for BioTechBuilder
We sure do. It’s described here: https://biotechbuilder.org/training/
My question isn’t here! What should I do?
Please email your question to info@biobuilder.org and we’ll get back to you.
What are the benefits of joining the BioBuilderClub?
BioBuilderClub offers current biological engineering challenges so that students may experience scientific problem-solving in the context of authentic and meaningful investigations.
Students feel like real scientists and may envision themselves as innovators who will change the world. STEM mentors serve as an important resource for teams, and provide a real-world glimpse into the possibilities of STEM research and careers.
BioBuilderClub also empowers teachers to be agents of educational reform by reconnecting them with their love of teaching and their own love of learning.
Teams work toward projects to be shared with the BioBuilderClub community at the annual “Final Assembly” event in March. This event provides an opportunity for wide exposure and positive feedback from student peers and scientists. Some teams choose to work toward publication in a synthetic biology journal for high school students.
What can participating teams expect?
BioBuilderClub engages high school teams around the world who want to use synthetic biology to develop novel biotechnologies. New U.S. teams receive a copy of the BioBuilder textbook. All teams have access to our Discord server to collaborate, ask questions, and find engaging content such as podcasts, articles, and interviews.
Students explore their ideas in partnership with practicing mentor scientists and engineers in academia, government, and industry. Mentors meet remotely with teams for up to 10 hours, answering student questions, refining project ideas, and offering their expert guidance.
The BioBuilderClub season concludes with an international “Final Assembly” symposium in March to exhibit projects at any stage of completion, from pitch to prototype.
Are there any dates I should keep in mind?
YES!
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Registration for the upcoming BioBuilderClub season will open in mid-August. We encourage teams to register as soon as possible as we expect to reach the cutoff for the number of teams that can register before the Season Opening in mid-October. Registration will close November 1st and the Final Assembly will be held in mid-March in Boston and online.
Who’s on a team?
Each team should have 10 or fewer students and a high school teacher or parent as the team leader(s).
If more than 10 students are interested, we welcome participation of multiple teams from the same school. These teams can all be registered by the same team leader(s).
What does it cost to participate?
$400 per team
Up to two teams at Title I schools, as defined by NCES and where 40% or more of the student body is eligible for free or reduced lunch, may participate at no cost. Use code BBC2025 when prompted during registration.
Cancellation Policy: Registration may be cancelled up until 10/15/2025. In such cases, a refund of registration fees will be issued, less any incurred payment processing fees. We are unable to refund registration fees for cancellations received after 10/15/2025.
What will I need to get started?
The BioBuilderClub welcomes all teams, regardless of access to molecular biology laboratory facilities.
For teams wanting to DESIGN a biotechnology, you will need:
- A teacher or parent to lead the club.
- At least one student to participate.
- A good idea.
- Some understanding of DNA as the coding language for cells.
- Access to a computer and the internet.
For teams wanting to DESIGN and BUILD a biotechnology, you will need:
All the above plus…
- Some basic biology laboratory equipment such as glassware, pipettes, a water bath or heat block to heat samples, an ice bucket or styrofoam cup to cool samples, 4C fridge and ice-cold freezer (ideally to -20C) to store samples, a stir plate to mix samples, and an incubator to grow samples (though room temperature can work too). Some experiments might need a chemical hood, depending on what you are building.
- Some basic consumable laboratory equipment such as pipet tips, plastic tubes, growth media, petri dishes, toothpicks, spreaders, sterile loops, bleach or the like for decontamination and disposal of bioreagents.
For teams wanting to DESIGN and BUILD and TEST a biotechnology, you will need:
All the above plus…
- Some additional basic biology laboratory equipment such as electrophoresis chambers, spectrophotometer, and PCR machine.
- Some additional consumable laboratory equipment such as gel running buffers, loading buffers, stains to visualize DNA or proteins, cuvettes, PCR master mix, autoclave for sterilizing reagents.
Regardless of a team’s goals, all participants will need to submit a media/photo release and liability consent form. A team photo is requested, and all students will be asked to complete a pre- and post- survey form.
How are teams supported?
From their first days as a team to the Final Assembly, teams are supported with remote expertise to guide their work.
Teams will be given access to the BioBuilderClub Discord server, where they can collaborate with their team, connect with mentors, ask questions of the global community, and find engaging content, such as podcasts, articles, and interviews.
For teams who are ready to move from the design to the build phase of their project ideas, New England BioLabs provides certain reagents at no cost. Carolina provides a $100 credit on general lab supplies.
Teams will be paired with an industry mentor, who will provide remote guidance and feedback specific to the project the team is working on.
I have a team! Where do I find the Team Resources page?
We have a BioBuilderClub Discord server for you! If you need help accessing the server, please reach out (info@biobuilder.org).
Is there a place I can find past projects?
You bet! Check out the Project Library that’s here:
http://biobuilderclub-library.org/
Many of our teams go on to publish in Biotreks, a peer-reviewed journal for high school synthetic biologists. Read up on their work here:
I'm a working scientist or engineer. How do I get involved as a volunteer mentor?
Please complete this form to sign up as a BioBuilderClub Mentor. If you have additional questions, you may contact us (info@biobuilder.org) with the subject line “BioBuilderClub Mentor Inquiry.”
Mentors include grad students, post docs, and scientists in the field. Mentors primarily serve as a resource for teams, particularly as they work toward their project to be exhibited at the Final Assembly in March.
The minimum time contribution expected of mentors is approximately 1 hour per month (October – December), and 2 hours per month (January – March), which may include team calls and email correspondence.
All mentoring occurs virtually, due to the diverse geographic locations in which both teams and mentors are located. Mentors are matched with teams in late fall.
You can sign up as a BioBuilderClub mentor here.
Or contact us at info@biobuilder.org with any questions.
When do you accept applications for the Apprenticeship Challenge?
Applications for the Fall cohort will open in September and for the Spring cohort open in January. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
How do I know if I’m eligible to apply?
Applications are accepted from students who:
- Attend an under-resourced high school in the metro Boston area or who self-identify as economically disadvantaged
- Can be nominated by a teacher or academic adviser
- Are 16 years old as of June 1st following the Apprenticeship
- Are committed to pursuing a career in the life sciences.
Students who will be extensively engaged in other activities on Saturdays should not apply.
How does the nomination and selection process work?
Students interested in participating must apply online and identify a teacher who can serve as a reference to support the student application. The BioBuilder Educational Foundation will review applications. Students must be from underrepresented backgrounds, identify as economically disadvantaged, or go to school in under-served communities. Participants are accepted on a rolling basis. We regret that we cannot respond to all student inquiries.
Are students paid for the Apprenticeship Challenge?
There is a $500 stipend for the program. The stipend is awarded to students who successfully complete BioBuilder’s Apprenticeship Challenge.
All students are then encouraged to test for micro-credentials, and/or pursue one of the job interviews or paid summer internships that the Apprenticeship Challenge may help arrange. Results on the credentialling exams, and summer placement opportunities and compensation amounts will vary.
Are there penalties for missing a class?
Yes there are. Students who complete the program will receive a $500 stipend. Thursday absences will result in a $50 deduction and Saturday absences will result in a $100 deduction. Late arrivals of 15 minutes or more on Thursdays will result in a $25 deduction and 30 minutes or more on Saturdays will result in a $50 deduction. Anyone who misses more than two Thursday sessions, misses more than one Saturday session, or fails to notify instructors of absences or tardiness will not receive a stipend. Failure to pay attention and engage with the program will result in dismissal and loss of stipend.
I love your program. How can I help BioBuilder offer it?
We are grateful for funding from individual donors and charitable foundations. Without this support, we would not be able to run the Apprenticeship.
We also rely on significant in-kind support from companies and individuals who provide materials and who volunteer their expertise to the program.
Finally, the hiring companies and academic labs are vital partners in this Apprenticeship Challenge. Together we help change the career trajectory of our wonderful students.
Contact us if you can help in any of these ways: info@biobuilder.org
Do you have information about student outcomes from this program?
We sure do! Download our 2018, 2019, 2022, and 2023 Outcome Reports!
And please watch our 2025 highlights video linked here.
What is special about the Learning Labs?
The Learning Labs bring science education into a place where science is happening. We run programming for students during the school day, after-school, on weekends and during school vacations. We run programs for teachers professional development and specialty seminars and workshops for STEM professionals.
What programs do you offer?
Our programming in the Learning Labs is built on BioBuilder’s open source curriculum. We offer workshops for home schooled students, teacher professional development, site visits for our BioBuilderClub, and an eight-week Apprenticeship Challenge for high school students from underserved communities.
We are also continuing and extending partnerships and site-specific work with the local community. If you’re interested in a custom program, please reach out.
Finally, we are always working on new programs since synthetic biology is an emerging field and developing innovative offerings is part of our mission.
Who sponsors the Learning Lab in LabCentral?
The LabCentral location is powered by New England Biolabs and was developed out of recognition that tomorrow’s innovation relies on exposing the next generation to why science matters today. LabCentral is Greater Boston’s premier co-working laboratory and serves as a launchpad for high-potential life-sciences startups. They opened the community-oriented STEM facility in the fall of 2017 as part of a major expansion of their Kendall Square location. It is thanks to the early vision of BioBuilder and the significant support of the lab’s primary sponsor, New England Biolabs® (NEB®), that this vision has come to life.
Who sponsors the Learning Lab at Ginkgo Bioworks?
The Ginkgo location is made possible by a generous grant from Ginkgo Bioworks, who recognized that it is a natural progression from the BioBuilder education platform to the Ginkgo technology platform, and BioBuilder students are ahead of the game.
Read about their long-standing work together
With additional support from the MA Life Science Center, Carolina Biological Supply Company and the Richmond Group, they opened the community-oriented STEM facility in the summer of 2021. It is thanks to the common vision of BioBuilder and its supporters, as well as Ginkgo’s significant financial support, that this vision for a Learning Lab in Boston’s Innovation District has come to life.
How large is your space?
The Learning Lab @LabCentral has more than 1,000-square-feet of state-of-the-art classroom and laboratory space suitable for carrying out project-based design work as well as biosafety level-1 experiments.
The Learning Lab @Ginkgo serves as BioBuilder’s global headquarters and has more than 3,100-square feet. It was renovated in 2021 to meet the needs of BioBuilder’s expanding team and programming. The space was built with biomanufacturing and workforce training in mind.
Who can participate?
The bulk of our programming is suitable for high school and college students and their teachers. We also offer additional programming that meets the needs of middle school students as well as feeds the curiosity of our local community residents and biotech professional education.
Teachers, home schooled groups, international visitors, and community members are invited to contact us to discuss customized programming.
How much does it cost to use the Learning Lab?
The cost varies depending on the activities you would like to do in the lab, the length of time spent there, and the number of participants. Please contact us to discuss your project and request a quote.
Can you develop a specialized program for my group?
Yes, you can contact our team to discuss possible programming for team, students and/or educators.
Do classes held in the Learning Lab qualify for academic credit?
No, our work is enrichment, not credit bearing.
What should I wear in the lab?
Closed-toe shoes and pants; longer hair should be pulled back. Protective equipment will be provided, but it is best to wear clothing that can withstand spills that may occur.
What is special about the Learning Labs?
The Learning Labs bring science education into a place where science is happening. We run programming for students during the school day, after-school, on weekends and during school vacations. We run programs for teachers professional development and specialty seminars and workshops for STEM professionals.
What programs do you offer?
Our programming in the Learning Labs is built on BioBuilder’s open source curriculum. We offer workshops for home schooled students, teacher professional development, site visits for our BioBuilderClub, and an eight-week Apprenticeship Challenge for high school students from underserved communities.
We are also continuing and extending partnerships and site-specific work with the local community. If you’re interested in a custom program, please reach out.
Finally, we are always working on new programs since synthetic biology is an emerging field and developing innovative offerings is part of our mission.
Who sponsors the Learning Lab in LabCentral?
The LabCentral location is powered by New England Biolabs and was developed out of recognition that tomorrow’s innovation relies on exposing the next generation to why science matters today. LabCentral is Greater Boston’s premier co-working laboratory and serves as a launchpad for high-potential life-sciences startups. They opened the community-oriented STEM facility in the fall of 2017 as part of a major expansion of their Kendall Square location. It is thanks to the early vision of BioBuilder and the significant support of the lab’s primary sponsor, New England Biolabs® (NEB®), that this vision has come to life.
Who sponsors the Learning Lab at Ginkgo Bioworks?
The Ginkgo location is made possible by a generous grant from Ginkgo Bioworks, who recognized that it is a natural progression from the BioBuilder education platform to the Ginkgo technology platform, and BioBuilder students are ahead of the game.
Read about their long-standing work together
With additional support from the MA Life Science Center, Carolina Biological Supply Company and the Richmond Group, they opened the community-oriented STEM facility in the summer of 2021. It is thanks to the common vision of BioBuilder and its supporters, as well as Ginkgo’s significant financial support, that this vision for a Learning Lab in Boston’s Innovation District has come to life.
How large is your space?
The Learning Lab @LabCentral has more than 1,000-square-feet of state-of-the-art classroom and laboratory space suitable for carrying out project-based design work as well as biosafety level-1 experiments.
The Learning Lab @Ginkgo serves as BioBuilder’s global headquarters and has more than 3,100-square feet. It was renovated in 2021 to meet the needs of BioBuilder’s expanding team and programming. The space was built with biomanufacturing and workforce training in mind.
Who can participate?
The bulk of our programming is suitable for high school and college students and their teachers. We also offer additional programming that meets the needs of middle school students as well as feeds the curiosity of our local community residents and biotech professional education.
Teachers, home schooled groups, international visitors, and community members are invited to contact us to discuss customized programming.
How much does it cost to use the Learning Lab?
The cost varies depending on the activities you would like to do in the lab, the length of time spent there, and the number of participants. Please contact us to discuss your project and request a quote.
Can you develop a specialized program for my group?
Yes, you can contact our team to discuss possible programming for team, students and/or educators.
Do classes held in the Learning Lab qualify for academic credit?
No, our work is enrichment, not credit bearing.
What should I wear in the lab?
Closed-toe shoes and pants; longer hair should be pulled back. Protective equipment will be provided, but it is best to wear clothing that can withstand spills that may occur.
What is so special about the Learning Labs?
The Learning Labs bring science education into a place where science is happening. We run programming for students during the school day, after-school, on weekends and during school vacations. We run programs for teachers professional development and specialty seminars and workshops for STEM professionals.
What programs do you offer?
Our programming in the Learning Labs is built on BioBuilder’s open source curriculum. We offer workshops for home schooled students, teacher professional development, site visits for our BioBuilderClub, and an eight-week Apprenticeship Challenge for high school students from underserved communities.
We are also continuing and extending partnerships and site-specific work with the local community. If you’re interested in a custom program, please reach out.
Finally, we are always working on new programs since synthetic biology is an emerging field and developing innovative offerings is part of our mission.
Who sponsors the Learning Lab at LabCentral?
The LabCentral location is powered by New England Biolabs and was developed out of recognition that tomorrow’s innovation relies on exposing the next generation to why science matters today. LabCentral is Greater Boston’s premier co-working laboratory and serves as a launchpad for high-potential life-sciences startups. They opened the community-oriented STEM facility in the fall of 2017 as part of a major expansion of their Kendall Square location. It is thanks to the early vision of BioBuilder and the significant support of the lab’s primary sponsor, New England Biolabs® (NEB®), that this vision has come to life.
Who sponsors the Learning Lab at Ginkgo Bioworks?
The Ginkgo location is made possible by a generous grant from Ginkgo Bioworks, who recognized that it is a natural progression from the BioBuilder education platform to the Ginkgo technology platform, and BioBuilder students are ahead of the game.
Read about their long-standing work together
With additional support from the MA Life Science Center, Carolina Biological Supply Company and the Richmond Group, they opened the community-oriented STEM facility in the summer of 2021. It is thanks to the common vision of BioBuilder and its supporters, as well as Ginkgo’s significant financial support, that this vision for a Learning Lab in Boston’s Innovation District has come to life.
How large is your space?
The Learning Lab @LabCentral has more than 1,000-square-feet of state-of-the-art classroom and laboratory space suitable for carrying out project-based design work as well as biosafety level-1 experiments.
The Learning Lab @Ginkgo serves as BioBuilder’s global headquarters and has more than 3,100-square feet. It was renovated in 2021 to meet the needs of BioBuilder’s expanding team and programming. The space was built with biomanufacturing and workforce training in mind.
Who can participate?
The bulk of our programming is suitable for high school and college students and their teachers. We also offer additional programming that meets the needs of middle school students as well as feeds the curiosity of our local community residents and biotech professional education.
Teachers, home schooled groups, international visitors, and community members are invited to contact us to discuss customized programming.
How much does it cost to use the Learning Lab?
The cost varies depending on the activities you would like to do in the lab, the length of time spent there, and the number of participants. Please contact us to discuss your project and request a quote.
Can you develop a specialized program for my group?
Yes, you can contact our team to discuss possible programming for team, students and/or educators.
Do classes held in the Learning Lab qualify for academic credit?
No, our work is enrichment, not credit bearing.
What should I wear in the lab?
Closed-toe shoes and pants; longer hair should be pulled back. Protective equipment will be provided, but it is best to wear clothing that can withstand spills that may occur.
Who is eligible to attend the Summer Research Program?
The program is open to high school students entering grades 10–12. Students should have a strong interest in science and be prepared for hands-on lab work and team collaboration. We recommend that students apply after taking at least a high school level introductory biology course. Prior research experience is not required.
Do you offer scholarships or financial assistance for the Summer Research Program?
At this time, we are not able to offer scholarships or financial assistance for our Summer Research Program at the Ginkgo Learning Lab.
Where is the Summer Research Program held, and how do students get there?
The program takes place at our Learning Lab @Ginkgo, located in the Seaport District of Boston, MA. For directions, public transit information, and parking options, please visit our Ginkgo Learning Lab webpage. This page includes everything students and families need to plan their commute.
Can you provide or help arrange housing or accommodations?
We are a day program and do not provide housing or accommodation services. Students and their families are responsible for arranging all housing, transportation, and supervision outside of program hours. Programming runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM for the duration of the two-week session.
Can international students apply?
Yes. International students are welcome to apply. However, please note that we do not provide housing or visa support, and students must make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
What is your refund policy?
A non-refundable deposit of $850 is required to reserve your spot in the program. The full balance is due by June 15th. If your summer plans change, we are able to offer a 50% refund (excluding the deposit) up to 15 days before the start of the program. We are unable to provide refunds within 15 days of the program start date.
Do students receive academic credit for attending the program?
The program does not offer academic credit. However, students will gain valuable hands-on lab experience and exposure to cutting-edge research skills that can strengthen future academic and career opportunities.
What if I need to miss the first day or a portion of the program?
Due to the fast-paced and collaborative nature of the program, we are unable to accommodate students who cannot attend from the first day of the program. Full participation is expected for the entire two-week session.