SoundBio Lab

Mission

SoundBio Lab welcomes everyone to explore and grow their passion for science. We provide space, tools and community to foster original research projects alongside hands-on STEAM education in our biomakerspace and the greater Seattle area.

What We Do

At SoundBio, we believe biology isn’t just for professionals in lab coats – it’s for everyone. Our lab space supports entrepreneurs, science enthusiasts, citizen science projects, students, and curious community members. Through affordable, hands-on programming, we make bioscience accessible to all ages and backgrounds, sparking curiosity, playfulness, and agency in the sciences.

We provide:

• Hands-on workshops and lab skills training
  
• Multi-session courses in molecular biology and genetic engineering
  
• Community science events and open lab nights
  
• Independent and community-led research projects
  
• Outreach programs at schools and festivals
  
• Middle school research programs and summer internships

Our programming covers everything from painting with bacteria and strawberry DNA extraction to restriction enzyme digests, biomanufacturing, CRISPR, and synthetic biology -- and every topic is open to everyone. Whether you’re brand new to the lab or ready to tackle advanced techniques, you’re welcome to jump in and build hands-on skills.

Our small but mighty team of staff and expert volunteers runs programs in our lab and across the greater Seattle area. We keep fees low to non-existent, and prioritize access for those who have least access to traditional STEM institutions and enrichment opportunities.

What We Need

Our costs are incredibly low thanks to the generous donations of equipment and supplies that keep our lab running. But we need to cover rent and day-to-day operations, support our amazing staff who make all of our programs possible, and continue developing new programs that expand access to hands-on science for all.  

Your donation supports:

• Hands-on workshops and courses in our lab
• Expanded fee waivers to ensure cost is never a barrier
• Curriculum development for new hands-on programming
• Community-led research and biotech projects
• Salary for our amazing staff
• Operational overhead costs

Join the Movement!

Interested in leading your own project or taking a course at SoundBio? Consider becoming a SoundBio Lab member, and help build a future where hands-on science and biotechnology is within everyone’s reach! 

Memberships start at $25/month. Members get 50% off all courses and workshops, as well as access to a vibrant community of makers, researchers, and innovators.

Become a SoundBio Lab Member