Bioliteracy In Action
Baltimore Underground Science Space
Baltimore, MD
Non-profit makerspace laboratory for science enthusiasts, offering classes, lab access, and biology projects, and supporting community research and education.
BEAM Circular
Modesto, CA
A hub for circular bioeconomy innovation and workforce development, with a dedicated Bioeconomy Workforce Development Fund that provides grants to educational institutions, workforce providers, and nonprofits to launch or expand K–12 STEM and CTE programs, high‑school‑to‑college pathways, and more.
BioBuilder
Boston, MA
BioBuilder’s programs provide high school students early exposure to bioscience through lab and internship opportunities.
BioCrossroads
Indianapolis, IN
An industry talent association for healthcare and life sciences, offering an Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway for high schoolers and adults to receive training and education in key industries.
BioCurious
San Jose, CA
Non-profit community lab providing equipment, co-working space, workshops, and networking for citizen scientists, entrepreneurs, students, and artists interested in biology and innovation.
BioHive
Salt Lake City, UT
Nonprofit public-private partnership that aims to bolster Utah’s life sciences ecosystem through programs and events that foster collaboration. Includes a Women in Tech & Science outreach program, a LifeSciences Returnship Initiative, and has donated 500+ math kits around the community.
BioHub Maryland
Rockville, MD
An initiative of the Maryland Tech Council, providing courses and training in the life sciences to help grow the biopharma manufacturing workforce.
BioPath @ TMC
Houston, TX
Program run by Texas Medical Center that partners with bio-education organizations to expose high school students to biomanufacturing career paths through internships, and career simulations.
BioTC
Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma’s dedicated biomanufacturing training center, delivering hands-on learning experiences and workforce development for students seeking careers in the biotechnology sector.
BioWell
Richmond, TX
Nonprofit biomanufacturing accelerator with a large pilot plant that offers on‑site education, workforce development, and lab training for students and workers.
ChiTownBio
Chicago, IL
Open, professionally equipped community biolab enabling Chicagoans of all backgrounds to experiment, learn, and collaborate on biology projects, lowering barriers to life science engagement.
Cobra Pathfinder @ Parkland College
Champagne, IL
A mobile education unit that brings hands‑on, career‑focused equipment to schools and community events across its district to showcase fields including health and agriculture.
Cold Spring Harbor Lab, InnovATEBIO National Biotechnology Education Center
Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Cultivo Virtual Academy
Des Moines, IA
A six-week virtual academy that features consultations, tours, and other programs for founders and innovators to learn about the U.S. agricultural market.
Frugal Science Academy @ Georgia Tech
Atlanta, GA
An NIH-funded academy that trains educators, provides paid internships for high school students, and leads research and development for life science innovation.
Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC)
Raleigh, NC
iGEM
Cambridge, MA
K-State Agronomy Education Center @ Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
Outreach-focused facility that supports agronomy education and outreach, connected to camps and FFDA career development events that give youth hands-on exposure to plant and agricultural biosciences.
Life Sciences Career Pathways Initiative @ University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
A workforce pathways project that exposes middle and high school students to life sciences career pathways, connects workers to degree programs through courses, hybrid experiences, and certificates, and immerses them into experiences at Pitt’s BioForge facility.
Modesto Junior College MESA Circular Bioeconomy Research Internship
Modesto, CA
This internship propels first-generation students into the world of scientific discovery. Interns partner with faculty mentors to research emerging bioeconomy solutions with regional impact; developing an extensive literature review, poster, and capstone talk. They then use their strengthened skills to pursue hands-on, paid summer research opportunities.
MOST Initiative
Jefferson City, MO
National Education Equity Lab
New York, NY
NIIMBL bioLOGIC / eXperience
Newark, DE
Immersive educational programs offered by NIIMBL in Delaware, providing hands-on exposure and training in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and career pathways for students interested in the life sciences.
Niswonger Foundation
Greeneville, TN
An operating foundation that creates opportunities for individual and community growth through education, supporting STEM pipelines through online learning, scholarship programs, and other K-12 initiatives
STEM Center @ UC Merced
Merced, CA
A STEM outreach program based out of UC Merced, this initiative offers a Young Engineer and Scientist (YES) Academy, conducts K-12 outreach efforts in the Merced area, and offers conferences and professional development workshops for students and educators.
STEM Outreach and Engagement @ Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
The STEM Impact Academy, organized by the STEM Impact Collaborative, hosts free workshops and seminars for educators to develop interactive STEM activities for general audiences. Additionally, OSU offers community programs such as STEMcoding for youth, K-12 engineering outreach, summer institutes, and more.
Texas Mobile STEM Labs – Learning Undefeated
Austin, TX
Operates fully equipped mobile STEM labs bringing hands‑on biology, chemistry, and biotech experiments (including genetics, DNA, etc.) to K‑16 students, including in Texas.
Tiny Earth
Madison, WI
A global antibiotic-discovery education program based at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery that “studentsources” the search for new antibiotics by engaging high school and college classes in microbiology research
Utah Bio Collective
Provo, UT
A community biotech lab and lab-for-rent makerspace for hobbyists and professionals, encouraging people to learn about, collaborate on, and build community around biotechnology in Utah.