# Event Details - **Event Name**: Engineer a Living Cell: A Hands-On Synthetic Biology Lab for Teens - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Make bacteria glow, then turn them into living art, using the same tools real biologists use. Ages 13–16, no experience needed.About this EventSYNBIO101: Introduction to BiohackingScientists can now reprogram living things, and over two Saturday mornings, so will you.SYNBIO101 is a hands-on synthetic biology lab for curious 13–16 year olds. No experience needed. Over two Saturdays you'll do what most people only read about: insert new DNA into living bacteria, grow your own engineered cells, work with the same tools real biologists use, and turn your modified organism into living art. By the end, you won't just understand how life gets engineered—you'll have done it yourself.The detailsTwo Saturdays: August 22 & August 299:30 AM – 12:30 PM both daysOne ticket covers both sessionsAges 13–16, no prior experience requiredReserve your spot for both Saturdays. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/138513c0-9cb8-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w987-h740-dc381808-gmir.jpg Session 1 — Build & Transform (August 22nd) This is where you become a biohacker.Discover what synthetic biology and biohacking actually areGear up and learn to work safely in a real labPerform a bacterial transformation—physically insert new DNA into living cells, the core move behind modern biotechCulture your engineered bacteria using genuine lab techniquesStart an incubation so your cells grow into visible results next weekSession 2 — See & Create (August 29th) Come back to see what you made.Master the micropipette, the tool every biologist depends on, in a hands-on workshopReveal and interpret the results of your own experimentCreate liquid cultures from your transformationTurn your genetically modified organism into living art - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/somerville/engineer-a-living-cell-a-hands-on-synthetic-biology-lab-for-teens/100001991011873109 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 12+ - door_time: 2026-08-22T13:50:00Z - Duration: 3 hours - Location: 561 Windsor St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 81.88, max: 81.88, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Somerville - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: 561 Windsor St - **lat**: 42.3755576 - **long**: -71.0931908 - **full address**: 561 Windsor St, 561 Windsor Street, Somerville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Engineer a Living Cell: A Hands-On Synthetic Biology Lab for Teens - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5708bd95e7870073ed2dbc85c8ddfb6340221b2c9f112bddd47dc0e36a1caca6-rimg-w1200-h800-dc8d8e93-gmir.jpg?v=1781063370 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Engineer a Living Cell: A Hands-On Synthetic Biology Lab for Teens being held? - **A:** Engineer a Living Cell: A Hands-On Synthetic Biology Lab for Teens takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 561 Windsor St, 561 Windsor Street, Somerville, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Engineer a Living Cell: A Hands-On Synthetic Biology Lab for Teens? - **A:** Engineer a Living Cell: A Hands-On Synthetic Biology Lab for Teens is strictly for guests aged 12 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 12 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Engineer a Living Cell: A Hands-On Synthetic Biology Lab for Teens? - **A:** Engineer a Living Cell: A Hands-On Synthetic Biology Lab for Teens is organized by BOSLab. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Engineer a Living Cell: A Hands-On Synthetic Biology Lab for Teens is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Somerville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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