August 28, 2025 |Biotech, Education, News, Non-profits, Resources

LynnLab Accepting High School Students For Biotech Program

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From LynnLab: Lynn area high schoolers are invited to BE-Lynn!

Presented by LynnLab and graduate students from the MIT Institute for Medical Engineering and Science, the “BE-Lynn: Biotech Explorers Lynn” program will allow for students to explore hands-on activities and practice skills in biological and medical sciences including research laboratory bench skills, cardiovascular mechanics and physiology, microbial ecosystems and microbiome, immunology and infectious disease, & machine leaming and artificial intelligence.

This program will accommodate 24 students in grades 9-12, is administered by an educator, and staffed by an instructor and 2-3 teaching assistants. Sessions run for three hours each featuring a talk session, hands-on activities, and panel discussions with experts in the field. Session are also unique, allowing students to miss a session without falling behind.

Sessions will be held on Saturdays from 10am-1pm at North Shore Community College’s Lynn campus over 8 weeks, from September 13 – November 1. Students are paid a $50 stipend for each session they attend. Breakfast snacks and lunch are provided.

Potential session topics include

• DNA transcription and translation
• Gene editing 
• Cardiovascular mechanics
• Microbiology and microbiome
• Testing for antigens and antibodies
• Micropipetting, gel electrophoresis and PCR
• Microscopy
• Neurobiology
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning

Program requirements:

• Complete application.
• Current high school student From Lynn or surrounding community.
• Expressed interest in STEM school work and future path.
• Reference provided by school personnel or STEM program staff.
• Able to attend all sessions.
• Able to commute to North Shore Community College Lynn Campus.

The deadline for application is September 7, 2025. Please email any questions to info@lynnlab.org.