Learn to run biology + engineering outreach activities with the Illinois iBioFoundry! (1 hr workshop)
- Sponsor
- Siebel School of Computing and Data Science
- Registration
- Registration
- Contact
- Claire Tian
- tian26@illinois.edu
- Originating Calendar
- Siebel School Events Calendar
Are you interested in K-12 outreach? Want to learn to run cool activities for kids? We’re holding an outreach activity workshop on April 8 to share new activities connecting biology, computer science, and robotics in the context of future automated laboratories (“biofoundries”)!
Come learn:
- How to run two activities that you can use with K-12 outreach
- Practical tips for teaching and engaging K-12 students in biology and computing
- Skills in science communication, outreach, and public engagement
- Join a small group of students helping expand access to emerging tools
These activities will be used in upcoming outreach events such as Engineering Open House 2026 (April 10-11), and trained participants will have opportunities to get involved!
Details:
📅Date/Time: April 8, 1-2pm
📍Location: Siebel Center for Computing and Data Science, room 4124
Whether you're curious about biofoundries and computational thinking, interested in outreach, or looking to build teaching experience, we’d love to have you join!
👉Sign up here: https://forms.gle/A2mtndfMuWt7gja8A
Feel free to reach out with any questions! There’s no deadline to sign up and you are welcomed to come without signing up!
Best,
Claire Tian (graduate student in Computer Science) | tian26@illinois.edu
and Sarah Sterman (assistant professor in Computer Science) | ssterman@illinois.edu