Steven's Lab

A delightful metamorphosis has taken place...
Hold on to your lab coats! The Open Studio Workshop has evolved into Steven’s Lab, a place set out to inspire the next generation of innovators through creative hands-on experiences with real scientific tools. Through live experiments and cutting-edge knowledge, Steven's Lab is where the future of science will come to life.

Dr. Steven Keating was a brilliant mechanical engineer and passionate advocate for patient access to health data. His unwavering curiosity, resilience, and commitment to innovation left a lasting impact. In his honor, the Keating Family has generously funded the creation of Steven’s Lab, inspiring others to push boundaries and have a positive impact on the world.

Volunteer roles in Steven's Lab:
Volunteering in Steven's Lab is a great way to practice your science communication skills with the public. Topics rotate in Steven's Lab every 2 to 3 months, which provides opportunities to learn about various areas of science. Volunteer roles in the lab include signing up guests for time slots, talking to guests about the science behind the experiment, helping guests with experiments, resetting experiments, and cleaning up. Prior lab experience is an asset, but it isn't required. Some experiments involve chemicals and will require chemical safety training before handling.

The Dress Code:

All staff and volunteers in Steven's Lab are required to wear long pants and enclosed footwear for safety reasons. Volunteers will wear a Steven's Lab-branded lab coat while working in the space. When working with chemicals, it is essential to tie long hair back. Any required PPE (gloves, respirators, safety glasses etc.) will be provided.

The Current Experiment: Fossil Casting 

Mix, pour and set! Create your very own cast of a fossil and take your million-year-old friend home. Ages 7 and up. 

Under 7's may do the experiment with one on one guardian support. 

Health and Safety:

This lab is messy! Aprons and gloves will be provided, but please bring clothing that you don't mind getting dirty. 

Shellfish allergy: If you have a reaction or allergy to shellfish, please consider another volunteer opportunity.

Dust inhalation: This lab will be a dusty environment. Dust masks will be provided.

Times:
Sunday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Reporting Manager: Maddie Bemrose and Liz McCracken
Location: 2nd Floor in Open Studio