Open Lab

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Open lab offers an interactive and collaborative experience for students to engage in hands-on experiments and explore the practical applications of synthetic biology concepts.

Workshops are designed for peer instruction instead of a lecture style, one-way transfer of information. Open Lab is organized as an interactive, collaborative experience where both instructors and attendees learn from one another through activities that promote active participation, problem-solving, and sharing of experiences. Open Lab sessions include students from a wide variety of majors, encompassing both undergraduate and graduate students. This diversity fosters a unique learning environment, allowing participants to share distinct perspectives while working together on the same project.

The projects are meant to span the entire academic year and are designed to provide a unique introduction to essential, basic lab techniques in a way that regular classwork cannot. Each semester, the project focuses on easy-to-digest goals for beginners, supported by step-by-step instructions. Ultimately, Open Lab aims to create a community where students learn to think critically, build confidence in themselves and their ambitions, and discover the joy of science.