MobileLab

What is MobileLab?
The MobileLab is a forty-foot traveling science laboratory whose mission is to increase community access to modern day biotechnology. It is specially designed for grade 7-12 teachers and their students to participate in hands-on laboratory investigations. MobileLab staff work closely with participants during the laboratory sessions. The MobileLab is completely self-contained, providing state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. The MobileLab is wheelchair accessible.

The cost of the MobileLab is $200 a day or $700 for a four day visit.

There is an additional cost of $50 per day for schools 50 miles or more from Boston.
Opportunities for Teachers and Students
  • Access to inquiry-based CityLab curriculum supplements
  • On-site professional development
  • Flexibility to schedule multiple classes of up to 24 students at a time
  • Pre-lab instructional materials to prepare the students for investigations aboard the MobileLab
  • Laboratory-based learning experiences that promote inquiry
  • Authentic applications of biotechnological principles
Additional Opportunities
The MobileLab is available throughout the year for custom-made workshops at biotechnology companies or other institutions. 
Primary teaching affiliate
of BU School of Medicine