BioBuilder Educational Foundation

BioBuilder prepares the teenagers of today for the bio-economy of tomorrow. Since 2007, BioBuilder has been converting authentic biotechnology research into innovative hands-on laboratory content and novel problem-based learning modules that can be implemented by high school students and their teachers everywhere. Established at MIT with NSF support, BioBuilder was recognized as an independent non-profit organization in 2011. Since then, our openly accessible curriculum has made substantial impact in secondary and post-secondary life-science education in nearly every state and more than 30 foreign countries. Our long-term goal is to launch young innovators on their paths to college and careers and to help them become scientific leaders and part of our nation’s skilled workforce. BioBuilder’s curriculum in synthetic biology raises awareness and delivers core knowledge, training and professional competencies so that students become bio-citizens with a leg up and a way in to the community of STEM professionals.