WELCOME TO SOUNDBIO LAB!

 

Now Recruiting: Board Members

SoundBio Lab is seeking two new board members to help guide our next chapter of growth and impact. If you're passionate about accessible science, community education, or nonprofit leadership, we’d love to connect.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. No lab coat required, just a commitment to collaboration and curiosity.

Upcoming Events

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Featured
Strawberry DNA Extraction
Jul 13
Strawberry DNA Extraction

So you've heard of DNA, but have you seen it? Come and learn a little about what DNA is and what scientists do with it.

DIY Bio workshop: Does that anti-bacterial really work?
Jul 27
DIY Bio workshop: Does that anti-bacterial really work?

A hands-on workshop to test how well anti-bacterials work ... or not! Let's test your stuff on what does or does not work to kill microbes.

Minipreps: Extract DNA from Bacteria
Aug 10
Minipreps: Extract DNA from Bacteria

Extracting and purifying plasmid DNA from bacteria, or mini-prepping, is an essential lab technique for molecular biology. Mini-prepping enables fast and inexpensive DNA purification from live cells - a first step for any genetic engineering project and a power tool in any molecular biologist’s skillset. Beginners welcome!

All SoundBio Lab members can still receive an additional 50% discount on ticketed events, and membership costs start as low as $10/month, so join today! 

Purchase tickets here and become a member here. Fee waivers are available if the cost is prohibitive. You can apply for a fee waiver via this form. Questions? Email workshops@sound.bio.

About

SoundBio Lab is a biology makerspace located in Seattle's University District.

We are a community of amateur and professional science enthusiasts dedicated to promoting science education, providing access to biotechnology, and fostering self-learning in order to inspire the next generation of scientists.

Our co-working laboratory space and shared resources are ideal for entrepreneurs, science enthusiasts, citizen science projects, and students.

Join the conversation today by joining our Slack!

Workshops

Learn different skills and techniques through hands-on workshops

Just getting started or working towards a specific project? Our workshops are an easy way to jump into science and master fundamental bench work methods. 

 

SCIENCE OUTREACH

WE BRING HANDS-ON SCIENCE TO SCHOOLS THROUGH SCIENCE NIGHTS AND OUTREACH EVENTS

Interested in having SoundBio Lab at your school’s science night? We’d love to join! Our enthusiastic volunteers bring unique science activities to engage students of all ages.

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UPCOMING CLASS Strawberry DNA Extraction Sunday, July 13, 2025, 6:00 PM 8:00 PM So you've heard of DNA, but have you seen it? Come and learn a little about what DNA is and what scientists do with it. At the same time have fun mushing up strawberr
SoundBio is focused on increasing access to hands-on science learning. So, if cost is an issue, request a fee waiver. Also, if you're a lab member, you receive huge discounts on classes and workshops.
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY YEAST EVOLUTION PROJECT Ever wondered about how evolution actually works? Join us at SoundBio Lab to witness it firsthand using yeast—the tiny organisms that make your bread rise and beer ferment! No science background nee
New workshop alert ➡️ LIQUID BIOPSY Liquid biopsy is an amazing new technology that can detect tumors at early stages, monitor treatment, and detect a relapse from a blood sample. In this workshop we will leverage a massive cancer database, COSMIC
Join us for a workshop this summer! 🔬 💚 Share with someone who wants to get in the lab!
New Course! SoundBio is partnering with Shoreline Community College to offer a NEW biomanufacturing course! YOU WILL ➡️ Culture genetically-modified bacterial factories, ➡️ Verify DNA construct design using PCR and gel electrophoresis, ➡️ Purify