New York City's Community Biolab

Make science accessible

Take a class, start a lab project, become a supporting member, volunteer! 

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Citizen Science

We encourage everyone to participate hands-on in the new technologies of synthetic biology and personal genomics. Take a class, or work on a group project in the lab.

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Community Outreach

From science fairs to Maker Faire, Genspace is there.

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Genspace at MakerFaire UK

Genspace flew the team to Newcastle, UK, to run the Museum of the Not Too Distant Future. Thousands stopped by our booth, hundreds made their own bacterial paintings from naturally occurring strains. They played with paramecium, messed with slime mold. See photos from the event.

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Cultural Programs

Hear a talk, take a workshop, hear an author speak, learn how bio-artists create. We have a full schedule of events, most of them free to the public.

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Student Programs

Science competitions, student internships and more!

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Genspace in the News

Genspace at Ideas City...

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DIY Anaerobic Glove Box...

Genspace at TED Global...

Urban Barcode Project Awards...

World Science Festival...

DLD Moscow...

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Remember when science was fun?

At Genspace it still is.

Genspace is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting education in molecular biology for both children and adults. We work inside and outside of traditional settings, providing a safe, supportive environment for training and mentoring in biotechnology.

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