Classes & Events

We believe that anyone can be a scientist. Some people's journey in this discipline started in school but others' started at home, at work, in their hobby, online, or a myriad of other locations. Regardless of how or where one came to science, BwoB offers classes and events to help continue your exploration.

Upcoming Events

Safety gear and materials are provided unless otherwise indicated. No previous science experience necessary.
  • Genetic Engineering Crash Course - Four Weeknights in the Lab

    Genetic Engineering Crash Course – Four Weeknights in the Lab

    Monday, December 11, 2023 - Thursday, December 14, 2023
    6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    $0.00

    Be part of the biotech revolution! This hands-on class teaches the basics of cutting, pasting and editing DNA.Genetic Engineering Crash Course - Four weeknight sessionsJoin us for an exciting and informative series of hands-on biotechnology lab sessions!B iotech has revolutionized medicine, agriculture and manufacturing in the 21st century. This in-person event is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of modern methods of genetic engineering.Dates: Four Weeknights Monday-Thursday Evenings Dec 11, 12, 13 & 14, . . . More details

  • PCR + Pizza

    PCR + Pizza

    Monday, December 18, 2023
    6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    $0.00

    Our monthly open night. Pizza, beer, and lab work for everyone in a citizen science lab.Come on down to BwoB's regular Open Night in 2023! Pizza, beer, and lab work. Extract DNA from yourself and amplify it using PCR to test yourself for a CCR5 mutation, or just relax and have some great conversations around democratizing science. No charge, but donations for the pizza and beer greatly appreciated! More details

  • Genetic Engineering Crash Course - Four Weeknights in the Lab

    Genetic Engineering Crash Course – Four Weeknights in the Lab

    Monday, January 22, 2024 - Thursday, January 25, 2024
    6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    $0.00

    Be part of the biotech revolution! This hands-on class teaches the basics of cutting, pasting and editing DNA.Genetic Engineering Crash Course - Four weeknight sessionsJoin us for an exciting and informative series of hands-on biotechnology lab sessions!B iotech has revolutionized medicine, agriculture and manufacturing in the 21st century. This in-person event is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of modern methods of genetic engineering.Dates: Four Weeknights Monday-Thursday Evenings Jan 22-25, 2024Time: 6:30 PM - . . . More details

  • Bioluminescence: Things that Glow

    Bioluminescence: Things that Glow

    Tuesday, January 30, 2024
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    $0.00

    Learn how and why things glow, and take home your own glowing algae culture!Bioluminescence, the ability to glow in the dark, has evolved separately in many living organisms. How does it work and why is it important for life? We will go over the fascinating story of this unique ability. Then we will experience it firsthand with glowing bacteria and algae. Participants will take home their very own glowing algae cultures that only need light . . . More details

  • Past Events

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  • Genetic Engineering Crash Course - Four Weeknights in the Lab

    Genetic Engineering Crash Course – Four Weeknights in the Lab

    Monday, November 13, 2023 - Tuesday, November 21, 2023
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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  • Fungi Fête: Mushroom Culture Exchange Party

    Fungi Fête: Mushroom Culture Exchange Party

    Thursday, November 9, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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  • Mushroom Cloning Workshop

    Mushroom Cloning Workshop

    Thursday, November 9, 2023
    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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  • The Magic of How to Grow Manure Loving Mushrooms

    The Magic of How to Grow Manure Loving Mushrooms

    Thursday, November 2, 2023
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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  • PCR + Pizza

    PCR + Pizza

    Monday, October 2, 2023
    6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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  • Collaborative projects in Art and Science: Pink Slime

    Collaborative projects in Art and Science: Pink Slime

    Sunday, September 24, 2023
    3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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  • Genetic Engineering Crash Course - Four Weeknights in the Lab

    Genetic Engineering Crash Course – Four Weeknights in the Lab

    Monday, September 18, 2023 - Thursday, September 21, 2023
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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  • How to Grow Mushrooms 101 Workshop

    How to Grow Mushrooms 101 Workshop

    Thursday, September 14, 2023
    6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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  • Genetic Engineering Crash Course - Four Weeknights in the Lab

    Genetic Engineering Crash Course – Four Weeknights in the Lab

    Monday, July 24, 2023 - Thursday, July 27, 2023
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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  • PCR + Pizza

    PCR + Pizza

    Tuesday, July 18, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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  • SciArt Synapse Gathering (in person!)

    SciArt Synapse Gathering (in person!)

    Sunday, July 9, 2023
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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  • Intro To Mycology: The World Of Fungi, Mycelium & Mushrooms

    Intro To Mycology: The World Of Fungi, Mycelium & Mushrooms

    Thursday, July 6, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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  • PCR + Pizza

    PCR + Pizza

    Thursday, June 29, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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  • BioArtBot @ BwoB Kickoff

    BioArtBot @ BwoB Kickoff

    Friday, May 12, 2023
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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  • Digital Naturalism - Wild Labs and Junglepunks

    Digital Naturalism – Wild Labs and Junglepunks

    Tuesday, May 2, 2023
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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  • Snakes, Bats, and Glowing Things: Field Genomics in the Amazon Jungle

    Snakes, Bats, and Glowing Things: Field Genomics in the Amazon Jungle

    Friday, April 21, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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  • Spring Party at Biotech Without Borders!

    Spring Party at Biotech Without Borders!

    Saturday, March 25, 2023
    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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  • Open Lab

    Open Lab

    Friday, September 16, 2022
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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  • Is the 5-second rule true?

    Is the 5-second rule true?

    Saturday, August 27, 2022 - Tuesday, August 30, 2022
    2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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  • Combating the overlooked pandemic of antimicrobial resistance

    Combating the overlooked pandemic of antimicrobial resistance

    Monday, June 13, 2022
    6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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  • Community Meeting Round 1

    Community Meeting Round 1

    Monday, May 23, 2022
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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  • Community Meeting Round 1

    Community Meeting Round 1

    Monday, December 20, 2021
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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  • Science-at-home: Spirulina under the scope

    Science-at-home: Spirulina under the scope

    Saturday, May 2, 2020
    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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  • The Science of Vaccines

    The Science of Vaccines

    Wednesday, March 11, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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  • PCR + Pizza

    PCR + Pizza

    Monday, February 24, 2020
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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  • Intro To Mycology: The World Of Fungi, Mycelium, & Mushrooms

    Intro To Mycology: The World Of Fungi, Mycelium, & Mushrooms

    Wednesday, February 12, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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  • Sequencing the Inner Harbor: A BUGGS/IMET community science collaboration

    Sequencing the Inner Harbor: A BUGGS/IMET community science collaboration

    Monday, February 10, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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  • Intro Python Programming for Citizen Scientists

    Intro Python Programming for Citizen Scientists

    Sunday, February 9, 2020
    2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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  • Practical Phycology

    Practical Phycology

    Sunday, January 5, 2020
    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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  • Intro Python Programming for Citizen Scientists

    Intro Python Programming for Citizen Scientists

    Sunday, December 15, 2019
    2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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  • Deep Dive: The science journal club for everyone

    Deep Dive: The science journal club for everyone

    Wednesday, December 11, 2019
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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  • How To Run Mycelium: A Fungal Tissue Culture Workshop

    How To Run Mycelium: A Fungal Tissue Culture Workshop

    Sunday, December 8, 2019
    2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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  • Build a Biosensor with Synthetic Biology

    Build a Biosensor with Synthetic Biology

    Saturday, December 7, 2019
    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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  • Lab Skills: Cutting and Measuring DNA

    Lab Skills: Cutting and Measuring DNA

    Thursday, December 5, 2019
    6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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  • Fungi Are The Future: How Mushrooms Will Save Our World

    Fungi Are The Future: How Mushrooms Will Save Our World

    Wednesday, December 4, 2019
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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  • PCR + Pizza

    PCR + Pizza

    Monday, December 2, 2019
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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  • Deep Dive: The science journal club for everyone

    Deep Dive: The science journal club for everyone

    Thursday, November 14, 2019
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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  • Intro Python Programming for Citizen Scientists

    Intro Python Programming for Citizen Scientists

    Saturday, November 9, 2019
    2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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  • How the Manifestations of Medical Diagnoses Have Shaped the Art World

    How the Manifestations of Medical Diagnoses Have Shaped the Art World

    Wednesday, November 6, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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  • Lab Skills: Cutting and Measuring DNA

    Lab Skills: Cutting and Measuring DNA

    Saturday, October 26, 2019
    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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  • Using 3D “Mini-Brains” to Unlock the Origins of Mental Disorders

    Using 3D “Mini-Brains” to Unlock the Origins of Mental Disorders

    Wednesday, October 23, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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  • Deep Dive: The science journal club for everyone

    Deep Dive: The science journal club for everyone

    Thursday, October 10, 2019
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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  • PCR + Pizza

    PCR + Pizza

    Monday, October 7, 2019
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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  • EmotiBit, Internal Context and the Future of Augmented Cognition

    EmotiBit, Internal Context and the Future of Augmented Cognition

    Thursday, September 26, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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  • Genomics in the Human Body: Host Genetics and the Gut Microbiome

    Genomics in the Human Body: Host Genetics and the Gut Microbiome

    Saturday, September 21, 2019
    2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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  • P235-7864.1M19 - Biotech Boot Camp Professional Development for Teachers

    P235-7864.1M19 – Biotech Boot Camp Professional Development for Teachers

    Saturday, July 13, 2019 - Saturday, July 20, 2019
    3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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  • How To Run Mycelium: A Fungi Tissue Culture Workshop

    How To Run Mycelium: A Fungi Tissue Culture Workshop

    Saturday, June 15, 2019
    2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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  • The Future Is Fungi: How Mushrooms Can Save Our World

    The Future Is Fungi: How Mushrooms Can Save Our World

    Wednesday, June 5, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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  • Patenting Biotechnology: CRISPR and Protein Based Biomaterials

    Patenting Biotechnology: CRISPR and Protein Based Biomaterials

    Wednesday, May 22, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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  • PCR + Pizza

    PCR + Pizza

    Monday, May 20, 2019
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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