Master Lab Skills

Weekly zoom lessons and hands-on workshops build your confidence and skills for research success

Lab Skills

Hands-on training with expert mentors to boost your research confidence.

Students practicing micropipetting techniques in a bright Monrovia lab workshop.

Close-up of a student running a gel electrophoresis experiment during a Saturday session.

Workshops

Three Saturday labs covering DNA extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis.

Certification

Earn a skills certificate signed by Caltech and UCLA mentors plus a portfolio.

FAQs

Who should join?

Students wanting strong lab skills for research and college.

When are sessions?

Classes are Thursdays online, labs on three Saturdays in Monrovia, CA.

What skills are taught?

Micropipetting, spectrophotometry, DNA extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis.

Is there online option?

Yes, students outside Southern California can join remotely.

What do students receive?

A certificate signed by Caltech and UCLA mentors plus a skills portfolio.

How does this help summer plans?

Completing this program gives students a strong foundation heading into summer research.

Where We

Join us in Monrovia, CA for hands-on Saturday workshops with expert mentors.

Address

123 Lab Lane

Hours

Thurs 5-7pm, Sat 9am-2pm

Contact Us

Questions? Reach out to join the fall program.

Reviews

Hear from students who gained real lab confidence.

The hands-on workshops made complex techniques like PCR feel manageable and exciting. I felt ready to approach my summer research with confidence.

Maya L.

Pasadena

The certificate signed by Caltech and UCLA mentors really boosted my college applications. Plus, the Zoom classes fit perfectly with my busy schedule.