BosLab

07/23/2026

🧬 What is iGEM?
Imagine using biology to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges—from developing sustainable materials to improving healthcare and protecting our environment. That’s exactly what iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) is all about.

iGEM is the world’s largest synthetic biology competition, bringing together students from across the globe to design innovative biological solutions to real-world problems. But it’s more than just a competition—it’s an opportunity to learn, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact through science.

At BOSLab, we believe biotechnology should be accessible to everyone. Through our iGEM program, students gain hands-on laboratory experience, work alongside mentors, and become part of a supportive community passionate about innovation and open science.

Whether you’re interested in biology, engineering, computer science, design, business, or science communication, there’s a place for you on an iGEM team.

🚀 Follow along as we share more about synthetic biology, our iGEM journey, and ways to get involved with BOSLab!

💬 Have questions about iGEM? Drop them in the comments—we’d love to hear from you!

07/16/2026

Have you ever wanted to explore biotechnology, gain hands-on lab experience, or connect with people who share your passion for STEM? BOSLab is a nonprofit community biotechnology laboratory dedicated to making science accessible to everyone—from curious beginners to experienced researchers.

Whether you’re a high school student, college student, educator, scientist, or simply interested in biology, BOSLab offers opportunities to learn, collaborate, and grow through a handful of workshops, volunteer opportunities, etc.

At BOSLab, you’ll build real-world skills, meet inspiring mentors, and become part of a welcoming community where curiosity and innovation thrive.

📍 Greater Boston Area
✨ Science belongs to everyone.

Learn more and get involved!

05/24/2026

You don’t need a science degree to pipette like a pro, grow your own bacteria, or make microbes glow in the dark. You just need an evening. ✨
This June, BOSLab is running four hands-on classes. Total beginners welcome:
🔬 Micropipette Master in an Hour: the #1 skill every lab runs on 🧫 Hands-on Intro to Sterile Technique + E. coli Culturing 💡 Boring to Glowing: genetically engineer bacteria to glow 🧬 Genome Engineering Bootcamp: a 2-day deep dive (Bacillus subtilis)
No experience required.
Swipe for dates, then check our Meetup to grab a spot (link in bio!).
📍 561 Windsor St, The Hive at Boynton Yards, Somerville MA
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05/20/2026

Hack DNA. Build cells. Engineer life. 🧬
We’ve pushed SYNBIO101 back by a week, which means there’s still time to grab one of the last seats.
Two Saturdays of real lab work for teens 13-15. No demos, no watching from the sidelines. You load the pipette. You handle the cells. You add the DNA. Instructors coach at your bench, not over your shoulder.
📅 NEW DATES: May 30 + June 6, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
📍 BOSLab, Somerville (BSL-1 certified)
👥 Capped at 8 students
💵 $75
🥽 All PPE provided
The first step on the path to leading your own experiments and one day competing in iGEM with our team. Link in Bio

05/18/2026

🌧️ Rainy Memorial Day Weekend? Don’t just watch the rain. Come BIOHACK with us. 🧬
Calling all teens ages 13 to 15! Intro to Biohacking is live. Get hands-on in a real lab and learn to edit bacterial cells, create living art with microbes, and design your own synthetic organism.
🎟️ BOGO, bring a friend free!
📅 May 23 & May 30, 2026
⏰ 9:30am to 12:30pm
🔬 Taught by local scientists
🔗 Link in bio to register

04/13/2026

🧬 Calling all teens; Introduction to Biohacking is live! Get hands-on in a real lab and learn to edit bacterial cells, create living art with microbes, and design your own synthetic organism.
📅 May 23 & May 30
👥 Ages 13–15 | Only 8 spots
🔬 Taught by local scientists
Spots are limited. Don’t miss out!
🔗 Link in bio to register

07/19/2025

07/14/2025

11/04/2021

Novice Night!

Novice Night is a weekly Tuesday evening gathering for BOSLab members of all levels to help one another learn, review, and master basic lab techniques while helping out the lab. Frank Lee hosts each session with help from any other member that volunteers.

06/14/2021

Learn about the fermentation process and walk away with your very own jar of lacto-fermented pickles.