The STEM-MoBILE (STEM Mobile Biofabrication Integrated Lab Experience) is a traveling lab that introduces the cutting-edge field of biofabrication to schools and communities across New Hampshire and surrounding areas!
Our Mission
Southern New Hampshire, otherwise known as ReGen Valley, has become a hub for the rapidly growing field of biofabrication, the production of human tissues from organic and synthetic sources. Expanding this life-changing industry requires a diverse workforce in advanced manufacturing, biology, biotechnology, computer science, data analytics, engineering, manufacturing, automation, information technology and more. Through hands-on learning, the STEM-MoBILE seeks to educate people of all ages about biofabrication and the exciting, lucrative career opportunities in this world-changing field.
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K-12 public schools, private/charter schools, etc.
Homeschool groups, after-school/camp programs, etc.
Invitation to existing event hosted by a community partner
During a visit to your school, the STEM-MoBILE team will provide: 1) a short, interactive presentation, 2) a hands-on activity/experiment, and 3) time for the students to explore the STEM-MoBILE itself and interact with the lab equipment onboard. Our activities are available for grades K-12, and align with the Next Generation Science Standards. We also offer optional pre- and post-visit resources which align with the Common Core Standards to help teachers integrate our visit into the curriculum.
We can provide back-to-back programming for all your classes for a given day, come for a subset of your classes, or visit combined groups of classes (however, recommended audience size is one class to ensure that all the students get a chance to be as hands-on as possible). All programming is provided free of charge.
During an extramural program, such as a summer camp, after-school program, or homeschool group program, the STEM-MoBILE team will provide 1) a short tour of the STEM-MoBILE, 2) a hands-on activity/experiment, and 3) time for the participants to explore the STEM-MoBILE itself and interact with the lab equipment onboard. Our extramural programs are designed to be less academically rigorous than our school programs, providing students with hands-on, fun, and engaging learning opportunities that don't make them feel like they are in school; they do not include presentations, but focus on the hands-on activity and STEM-MoBILE time, with short explanations throughout the activity. Homeschool groups and any other groups who may wish to provide their participants with a more academic program may select the "school version" when requesting a visit, if desired.
We can provide back-to-back programming for groups of participants, or can meet with all participants at once, depending on the group size (the recommended maximum group size is 20 people to ensure that all the participants get to be as hands-on as possible). All programming is provided free of charge.
The STEM-MoBILE is a great addition to community events like science expos, career fairs, and community block parties and celebrations. Audience members from "K through gray" can learn about the cutting-edge science of biofabrication by interacting with our lab equipment and engaging in a quick hands-on activity. Our programming is provided free of charge.
For School Visits and Other Programs, please explore our lesson plan options on the Available Programming page to select the one you want for your students. More lesson plans are added periodically, so check back before your visit!
Upcoming STEM-MoBILE Events
There are no scheduled events coming up. Check back soon!
Past STEM-MoBILE Events
Check out the pins for the locations that the STEM-MoBILE has visited so far and the number of visits at each location. Don't see your town or missed the event? Sign up for a visit!
Recent Community Engagement
Educational Resources
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The STEM-MoBILE is a project created by the Next Gen Resiliency Council's New Hampshire BioFabrication Cluster, which is made up of seven coalition partners: the City of Manchester, the University of New Hampshire, Southern New Hampshire University, the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI), Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission and Manchester Transit Authority.
Led by the City of Manchester, the coalition was awarded funding through the Build Back Better Regional Challenge to, among other projects, found a Biofabrication Work & Learn Program with the goal of creating a sustainable, equitable, well-trained workforce to power the quickly growing field of biofabrication, with a focus on providing equitable job opportunities in Southern New Hampshire.
In addition to the STEM-MoBILE, the Biofabrication Work & Learn Program includes Manchester CREATES as well as an expansion to ARMI’s Biofab Explorer and BioFab USA BioTrek programs.
Questions?
For more information on the STEM-MoBILE, please email Sydney Rollins at STEM-MoBILE@unh.edu.
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