Devices, Parts, and Systems

A Peek Behind the Scenes at BioBuilder Here we are in 2025, and things are approaching a boil here at BioBuilder with three…

We’re wrapping up 2024 with ribbons and bows! It’s the time of year when many people reflect back on the previous 12 months…

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The BioBuilder family has been extra busy lately, so there is a lot of news to share…

Watch Out: BioBuilder Enters its Teenage Years! BioBuilder turns 13 on November 1st and we’re ready to celebrate! The first 12 years have…

New Apprentices and Clubbers gear up for a year of adventure! The new academic year is underway for most students, and that means…

Students Shine in BioBuilder’s Summer Research Program BioBuilder’s Summer Research Program is the “speed dating” of biotechnology innovation! “How so,” you ask? The…

Inspiring Career Conversations Have you ever watched BioBuilder’s Career Conversations with amazing STEM professionals? If not, you’re in for a wonderful surprise! During…

New Year, New Programs, New Student Scientists! Happy New Year from BioBuilder! We hope it is off to a good start for you.…

Reflections on 2023 – a Splendid Year at BioBuilder! The countdown to the New Year has begun! As we look back on 2023,…

BioBuilder Celebrates 12 Years of Impact! Happy Birthday to BioBuilder! BioBuilder turned 12 years old on November 1st, so joy and smiles abounded…

BioBuilder High School Interns are Rocking the STEM World! BioBuilder has had the pleasure of working with some very bright and enthusiastic young…

Another Fantastic Year for BioBuilder, Students, and Synthetic Biology Education! BioBuilder’s 2022 – 2023 fiscal year is coming to a close, and the…

Celebrating Graduates of the 2023 High School Apprenticeship Challenge! This year’s class saw 19 high school students from 12 public schools completing the…

BioBuilder Gears Up for the SCARECROW Robot Drone League Challenge Are you wondering what scarecrows have to do with synthetic biology? Well, from…

2023 BioBuilderClub Teams Showcase their Amazing Work at the Final Assembly March 16th was a day of celebration for this year’s BioBuilderClub teams!…

Reflecting on BioBuilder’s Smashing Year What a year! In 2022 BioBuilder began new ventures and saw exciting growth. Here’s an overview of some…

Life-Changing Science: The BioBuilder Podcast Did you know that BioBuilder’s podcast, Life-Changing Science, has been sharing exciting synthetic biology stories for nearly two…

The BioBuilderClub Buzz Ramps Up! BioBuilderClub gets a new logo, plus a lot more! Read on to be in-the-know. The start of the…

It’s a Jam-packed July at the Learning Lab @ Ginkgo! How much can you get done in one month during the summer? Apparently,…

Celebrating the First Anniversary of the Learning Lab @ Ginkgo The BioBuilder Learning Lab @ Ginkgo is one year old, and what a…

Congratulations to our 5th class of BioBuilder Apprentices! After a two-year COVID-pause, BioBuilder restarted its Apprenticeship program. Selected high school students from metro-Boston…

Built with Biology, Live in Oakland! BioBuilder was absolutely thrilled to be part of the Built with Biology conference in California in April!…

Student Ambition on Display at 2022 BioBuilderClub Final Assembly March 17th was a day of celebration for this year’s BioBuilderClub teams! These young…

Celebrating BioBuilder’s Board of Directors This month we are celebrating the incredible people who contribute their time and expertise to BioBuilder as members…

The High School Apprenticeship Challenge is Back! COVID forced a pause in 2020 and 2021 so BioBuilder is truly thrilled to embark on…

A Return to In-person Learning, part 2 BioBuilder launched their new Learning Lab @ Ginkgo Bioworks in early December – teaching some of…

A Return to In-person Learning, part 1 BioBuilder is over-the-top happy to return to in-person learning! First up: BioBuilder’s new Innovation Pathways Program…

Happy Birthday to BioBuilder! Friday, November 5th was a joyful, fun day for BioBuilder as they celebrated their 10th anniversary! And what would…

BioBuilder Welcomes New Members to the Team BioBuilder is growing, and we are excited to welcome our newest colleagues! These three incredibly talented…

Let there be (green) light! Carolina Biological Supply Company and BioBuilder team up again to provide a flexible, hands-on, lab kit that illuminates…

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It’s kickoff time for BioBuilderClub’s ninth season! Registration is now open for the ninth season of BioBuilderClub. Let’s take a quick look at…

BioBuilder’s Idea Accelerator: Expanding Student Access to SynBio Learning BioBuilder makes life-changing curriculum accessible for all students. When schools suspended in-person learning, a…

BioBuilder and Ginkgo Bioworks: Helping Transform Biology Explore the historical and future connection between BioBuilder & Ginkgo BioWorks — two platform technologies that…

Building Futures in Bioengineering and the Bioeconomy There’s a growing movement in the biotechnology industry, and especially in bioengineering fields, to bring workforce…

East Tennessee anchors its synthetic biology hub with BioBuilder The Dobyns-Bennet High School has 2,500 students and beginning with the class of 2024,…

Increasing Access to STEM Careers Students who are traditionally under-represented in STEM education include women, students of color, immigrants, and those from low-income…

BioBuilder and BioTreks In our December 2020 post, we touched on the range of BioBuilder resources for students and teachers, including the BioBuilderClub…

Introduction to BioBuilder I’m so glad you’re here and are interested in learning what BioBuilder is and does. Allow me to take you…