The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
Open Wed-Sun 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!
Phoebe Hall
Phoebe received her B.S. in Biological Sciences from the University of Chicago where she did her thesis on butterfly genetics. She is a biologist working as a strain engineer in the alternative protein industry. This summer Phoebe serves as an instructor in a wide range of Teen Research Programs at The Lawrence.
When not doing science, Phoebe loves playing ultimate frisbee, hiking, and crocheting.
Gean Hu
Gean Hu is an undergraduate student at UC Berkeley majoring in Bioengineering and Computer Science. She currently studies protein dynamics in endocytosis and is interested in learning more about computational biology and science education.
In her free time, she is an avid (but not very skilled) video game player and amateur cover artist.