The Baxter Box Lab Series

The Baxter Center offers in-person and virtual (The Baxter Box @ Home program) life science and biotech workshops in Lake County and CPS. The Baxter Box Lab series allows teachers to try out labs offered through our Baxter Box loaner program. Attendees also have the chance to plan with a community of educators and collaboratively design ways of bringing back engaging science experiences to their classroom.
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A free 3-day program that gives teachers the opportunity to work on biotechnology related lab activities!
Monday, August 1, 2022 - Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 10am - 3pm
Whitney Young High School (211 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60607)
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Use PCR and gel electrophoresis to check your own genotype!
Wednesday, April 6 from 4:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Virtual, Zoom
Bring this free, STEAM lab to your classroom and learn the science behind dyeing with cochineal insects!
Wednesday, March 9th from 4 - 5pm CST
Virtual, Zoom

Try Bio-Rad's CRISPR Gene Editing Kit with us!
Wednesday, February 9th from 4:30 - 6:30pm CST
Virtual, Zoom
Join us to try out Bio-Rad's ELISA lab!
Wednesday, November 3 from 4:30 - 6:30pm CST
Virtual, Zoom


Try miniPCR bio’s new gel electrophoresis lab!
Wednesday, October 20 from 4:30 - 6:30pm CST
Virtual, Zoom

Planning for High School Science this Fall
July 12, 2021 - July 29, 2021
Virtual | Zoom

Test out BioRad’s Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration lab at home with other educators!
Thursday, April 15th from 4-6pm CST
Virtual, Zoom

Apply to receive @ home labs from miniPCR bio for free!