This is a Level 1 Certification Credential in the Huang-Hobbs BioMaker Space Credential Certification Program. Open to all trained users in the "biomakerspace" training group, and those who have completed the required pre-requisites trainings with a sufficient level of proficiency. Email jbuck@mit.edu to be added to the training group and for additional information about this program. Limited to 20 participants. To register, please visit http://tinyurl.com/HHBMS-IAP2024.

Participants will review the basics of sterile technique and culturing microorganisms in a biological laboratory. Participants will learn use of ethanol and flame for sterilizing implements, working in a sterile air environment on the bench and in a biosafety cabinet, plating on selective and non-selective media, and inoculating liquid cultures.  Students will be assessed on proficiency.

Pre-Requisite Trainings: Pipette (Level 0), Lab Math (Level 0)