The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
Open Daily 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Animal Discovery Zone 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
We’ll bring our science programs to you.
We partner with school districts to support science learning. We offer district-wide elementary, middle, and high school programs, either virtually or in-person.
We collaborate with a range of partners to innovate in science education. Together, we go further.
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Are you curious about the future of gene editing? Discover the exciting field of biotechnology and learn how scientists are using a new technology called CRISPR to change organisms’ genes accurately and efficiently. These innovations in biotechnology seek to solve many of the world’s most pressing challenges, such as curing diseases and creating crops that are more resilient to the effects of climate change. Together, we’ll explore the science behind gene editing, use CRISPR to edit genes in bacteria, and examine the complex ethical questions this innovative technology raises. You will gain skills and knowledge about genetics and biotechnology while adding valuable experience to your college and career pathways.
Parents are invited at 3 p.m. on the last day for teens to share their projects.
Session 1: 06/23/2025 – 06/27/2025No Residential Option
Session 2: 07/07/2025 – 07/11/2025 Optional Residential Add-on runs Sunday, July 6, 5:00 p.m. to Friday, July 11, 5:00 p.m. Residential add-on includes additional programming, on-campus housing, breakfast, and dinner. Limited spots available! Residential Tuition: $1,255
Session 4: 07/21/2025 – 07/25/2025 Optional Residential Add-on runs Sunday, July 20, 5:00 p.m. to Friday, July 25, 5:00 p.m. Residential add-on includes additional programming, on-campus housing, breakfast, and dinner. Limited spots available! Residential Tuition: $1,255
Wake-up for residential teens! Residential teens enjoy breakfast & walk together to campus
All teens sign in with instructorsWelcome activities and icebreakersOpening Circle- group check-in and framing the dayExplore STEM concepts and hands-on investigations in your trackMid-morning break with teens from other tracksHands-on investigations and exploration cont.
Lunch break in campus cafeteria Social time with teens from other tracks
Continued investigations and explorations in your trackVarious lab tours and guest speakersAfternoon break with teens from other tracksClosing Circle- reflection prompts and preview of what’s ahead
College Pathways ProgrammingCampus or other tours Meet and talk to current college students Meet and talk to professionals from a range of STEM career fields
Commuter teens sign out with instructorsResidential teens walk together to dorms and enjoy some well deserved downtime
DinnerEvening program Free time
Lights Out!
Claire Andrade
Claire is a deep sea ecologist and science educator who is passionate about environmental justice activism, political ecology, and equitable community outreach programming. She received her B.S. in oceanography from Oregon State University, completing fellowships at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. She went on to work at Boston University as the manager for Dr. Jeffrey Marlow’s Geomicrobiology Lab, and plans to pursue a Ph.D. in environmental sociology.
Claire grew up in the Bay Area with strong ties to farmworker rights activism in Stockton, CA. She enjoys watching movies with friends, making clay creatures, and thrifting.
Falcon Soedarsono
Falcon is a first year PhD student in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering working under Professor Jay Keasling. His research focuses on developing novel pathways using polyketide synthases (PKSs) to produce non-canonical amino acids. He received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry from University of Wisconsin, Madison in 2022. He spent 2 years working in the bio-pharmaceutical industry with AstraZeneca, before ending up deciding to go back to school for his PhD.
Falcon grew up in Indonesia, and in his spare time he loves to explore coffee shops around the area.
Gean Hu
Gean Hu is an undergraduate student at UC Berkeley studying Bioengineering and Computer Science, with a minor in STEM education. Outside of school, she uses yeast models and computational biology techniques to research protein interactions and is a casual video game enjoyer.
Germaine Mottershead
Germaine is a graduating Senior at UC Berkeley studying Genetics and Plant Biology. Their strong interests in pedagogy and high-quality inclusive education inform how they approach being a student as well as their long-term career goals.
Germaine’s ideal Sunday would include visiting a park or beach and making food with friends.
May Cho
May Cho is a graduating senior at UC Berkeley, majoring in Nutritional Sciences. She is aspiring to become a registered dietitian and hoping to specialize in eating disorders or sports nutrition. Throughout her years at Cal, May has worked as a resident assistant, worked at UCSF, and volunteered at local schools and food pantries.
May is originally from Myanmar but grew up in San Francisco and in her free time, she enjoys reading, going to concerts, and trying new cafes!
Phoebe Hall
Phoebe is a biologist from Santa Cruz, California. She graduated from the University of Chicago in 2022, worked for a Bay Area biotech startup, and will be starting her PhD in fall 2025.
Outside of science, she loves hiking and ultimate frisbee!