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.
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
  • 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. The MobileLab scheduling for 2008/2009 is only for schools that are awarded the 2008 Bioteach Grant. You can find out more about the Bioteach Grant here.
Primary teaching affiliate
of BU School of Medicine