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: Return of the Crawling Dead.
Dare to dissect? Step into the world of invertebrate anatomy, explore internal organs up close, and learn how these wiggly creatures function from the inside out.
This lab is suitable for aspiring biologists or those curious about the natural world!
Volunteers can assist us in signing up and talking to guests, helping us reset and tidy the lab, and sharing scientific knowledge.
Warning: In this lab, you will be in close proximity with dissected worms, which have a strong formaldehyde smell. Sharp instruments including scalpels will be used by staff, volunteers, and guests.
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
