Spring Series
A focused, five-day biotechnology bootcamp that blends theory with hands-on lab experience in microbiology, molecular biology, and introductory bioinformatics. Students complete structured pre-lab lessons, perform real laboratory experiments, and refine their technical communication skills. The program concludes with student presentations and an opportunity to earn a micro-credential through a formal skills assessment.
Weekend Series
A flexible, school-year–friendly program designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of biotechnology. Each weekend session breaks down core concepts into manageable, hands-on modules that build confidence in both pre-lab preparation and laboratory skills. Perfect for students who want steady, skill-based growth without interrupting their academic schedule.
Summer Camp
Our flagship 10-day Summer Biotechnology Immersion is a transformative experience designed for students ready to dive deep into real-world science. This intensive program guides participants from foundational lab techniques to advanced biotechnology skills through a series of dynamic, hands-on modules. Students work with industry-grade tools, explore microbiology, molecular biology, and DNA science, and engage in engage in collaborative, hands-on exploration of real scientific questions. Throughout the camp, students meet accomplished scientists, innovators, and biotech professionals—gaining access to inspiring career stories and insider perspectives in a supportive, interactive environment. As a culminating achievement, every student develops a signature seed project, applying their newly acquired skills to launch an original scientific idea.
This is more than a camp—it’s an immersive journey into the world of biotechnology, designed to spark ambition, build confidence, and empower the next generation of scientific leaders.
Custom Private Projects
Our Custom Projects track provides individualized mentorship for high school students ready to take their scientific curiosity to the next level. We guide students from the earliest stages of idea development through a structured research process—helping them refine their questions, design experiments, analyze data, and build a compelling narrative around their work. Each student receives support in creating a polished poster, delivering a confident presentation, and preparing their findings for potential research publication. This personalized pathway empowers students to transform their ideas into meaningful, academically rigorous projects that stand out in competitions, college applications, and future STEM opportunities.
Custom Cohort & Group Projects
Our Custom Cohort Projects empower school teams to collaboratively design and execute meaningful scientific research under expert mentorship. Working as a group, students explore shared interests, develop a unified research question, and learn to coordinate roles across experimental design, data collection, analysis, and communication. Each team receives structured guidance to ensure their project is both scientifically rigorous and achievable within their timeline. The experience culminates in a professionally crafted group poster, a coordinated team presentation, and support in preparing their findings for competitions or publication. This collaborative pathway strengthens scientific thinking, teamwork, leadership, and communication—equipping students to tackle real-world challenges as a cohesive research unit.
Biomanufacturing Training with Texas A&M College Station
BioSpark is proud to be a participating member of TRIBEC (Texas Regional Industrial Biotechnology & Education Consortium) led by Texas A&M University, a statewide initiative focused on building a skilled, workforce-ready biomanufacturing talent pipeline. As part of this consortium, BioSpark hosts Level 2 hands-on training at its site, where students gain practical laboratory experience, core bioprocessing skills, and exposure to real-world biomanufacturing workflows. Students who successfully complete Level 2 training through BioSpark are eligible to advance to Level 3 training at Texas A&M, where they receive advanced, industry-aligned biomanufacturing instruction. Together, this seamless pathway prepares students to transition confidently into the biomanufacturing workforce, equipped with the technical skills, industry awareness, and readiness demanded by today’s bioscience employers.
