BosLab

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!

🧬 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

🔬✨ Taking Science to the Streets! Meet the Lil Lab — our mobile science cart bringing microscopes and curiosity to sidewalks near you! 🧪🌿 We’re popping up all summer so YOU can explore tiny worlds hidden in everyday objects. No lab coat needed, just curiosity. 📍Catch us in Somerville + Cambridge 📅 Follow us for upcoming dates #LilLab #SciencePopUp #StreetScience #BOSLab #MicroscopeMagic #ScienceForEveryone #STEMonTheGo

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.

Fermentation 101: Learn how to make cucumber pickles! Learn about the fermentation process and walk away with your very own jar of lacto-fermented pickles.