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Build Skills

Two weekends, 21 hours, hands-on lab skills for new researchers

Your Lab

Hands-on lab skills gained in just two weekends.

Students working in small groups practicing micropipetting and aseptic technique in a bright Monrovia lab.
Students working in small groups practicing micropipetting and aseptic technique in a bright Monrovia lab.
Micropipetting

Master precise liquid handling to set your experiments right.

Aseptic Technique

Learn how to keep your cultures contamination-free and thriving.

Bacterial Culture

Hands-on practice growing and maintaining bacterial samples safely.

FAQs

Who can join?

Students new to research looking to build lab skills.

When does it run?

The program meets over President’s Day weekend and one weekend in March.

What skills will I learn?

You’ll practice micropipetting, aseptic technique, spectrophotometry, and bacterial culturing in small groups.

Is there certification?

Yes, graduates get a skills certificate signed by the instructor.

What’s next after this?

You can enter Summer Catalyst at honors level with advanced standing.

Location

Join us in Monrovia, CA, where hands-on lab skills come alive over two focused weekends.

Address

123 Science Way

Hours

Weekends only

Contact Us

A friendly instructor answering questions from a small group of students in a bright Monrovia lab.
A friendly instructor answering questions from a small group of students in a bright Monrovia lab.

Reach out to join Spring Catalyst or ask about our weekend lab skills program.

Gallery

Snapshots from our hands-on lab weekends.

Students carefully practicing micropipetting techniques in a bright Monrovia lab.
Students carefully practicing micropipetting techniques in a bright Monrovia lab.
Small group engaged in aseptic technique with instructor guidance during Spring Catalyst.
Small group engaged in aseptic technique with instructor guidance during Spring Catalyst.
Close-up of spectrophotometry equipment being used by attentive students.
Close-up of spectrophotometry equipment being used by attentive students.
Bacterial culturing activity showing petri dishes and focused participants collaborating.
Bacterial culturing activity showing petri dishes and focused participants collaborating.