Soft and Living Materials Engineering (SLiME) Academy
July 18-22, 2022
Cost: $500
Over the course of the academy, students will get hands-on experiences with stem cells, microbes, DNA, modern biotechnologies, 3D printing scaffolds, and soft biomaterials. Their experience with chemical and biomedical engineering continues and advances as students use fluorescent microbes to paint a piece of art on soft materials, design and print 3D scaffolds for bone tissue engineering, and compete on the final day of the program.
Students will complete various activities, including:
- Engage in hands-on experiences with techniques for engineering soft and living materials, such as Biomaterials, LB agar art, and slime
- Advance the fundamental science and technologies of stem cells and tissue engineering
- Compete with other students for a chance to win a prize
- Attend a workshop of college applications and receive advice on careers in biomedical and chemical engineering
Requirements
Students must be entering grades 9-12th for the 2022-23 academic year.