Pitt Bio Outreach

Calling all high school biology teachers: take a deep dive into two of our workshop series this summer for our new kit offerings next school year!

Our Pervasive Polyploidy workshop explores how changes in genome number impact everything from the cell cycle and organism function to population-level effects. Connect structure and function across scales (DNA to ecosystems) through authentic, hands-on investigations.

📅 June 17–18, 2026 | 9am–3pm

Our Mitochondrial Mayhem workshop details energy metabolism through engaging yeast experiments and practical, classroom-tested activities developed with some of Pitt’s very own researchers.

📅 July 23–24, 2026 | 9am–3pm

All attendees of our workshop offerings are eligible to receive:
✨ $200 honorarium per workshop
🍎Breakfast & Lunch included
🚘 Free Parking
📍 University of Pittsburgh
Our spots are limited- Applications due March 20, 2026. Scan the QR code or navigate the link in our bio to apply.
Don’t miss this chance to engage in collaboration with Pitt researchers!

High school biology teachers: Ready to elevate your classroom with ready-to-go, standards-aligned investigations?
Join our NEW to Pitt Bio Outreach Introductory Workshop: “Exploring Pitt Kits!”

Work hands-on with Pitt educators, explore our classroom-ready Pitt Kits and support resources, and leave with practical tools to engage your students in authentic biology experiments.

✨ $200 honorarium
✨ Free breakfast & lunch
✨ Free parking on Pitt’s campus
✨ Classroom-ready materials you can use right away
📍 University of Pittsburgh
📅 July 29 & 30, 2026 | 9am–3pm

Spots are limited! Applications due March 20, 2026. Scan the QR code or click the link in our bio to apply.

Take the first step toward transforming your biology classroom with real-world science experiences your students won’t forget.

Calling all High School Students: we are looking for science-minded individuals to join our summer 2026 GENE TEAM! This program runs for ~4 weeks and gives you access to state-of-the-art research methodologies and resources that will help you prepare for college.

Student participating in the program are eligible to receive:

🚌 A free PRT bus pass for the duration of the program if transportation is needed

💲A $1,000 honorarium upon full completion of the program

Scan the QR code on this post or navigate the website in our bio to learn more and apply for this opportunity! Applications are due March 27.

Pitt Biology Outreach is an organization that is committed to providing access to modern biology tools, techniques, and research methods. We applaud all women and girls who are currently in and aspiring to be in the sciences!
Together, we can work to create a world in which everyone knows they belong in the sciences.

We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jakob Sirlin. Jakob participated in Gene Team in 2023 and was inquisitive, hard-working, and a friend to everyone. He will be deeply missed.

Congratulations Gene Team!! After a month of curiosity, collaboration, and hard work, our Gene Team students wrapped up their journey with a fantastic final presentation today. We’ve watched them grow as thinkers, teammates, and scientists and couldn’t be more proud. Here’s to the questions they’ll keep asking and the futures they are building! 💫

We are so proud of this summer’s Gene Team cohort! Join us tomorrow, July 17, at 11:30am in A221 Langley Hall to hear all about the work they have done. They have grown so much as scientists and can’t wait to share their project!

We are kicking off week 4 of Gene Team with our last bit of data collection. It’s time now to start compiling the results of all of their hard work!

Gene Team was well-represented this morning on 🎙️ They shared about their project and experiences in the program. Well done, Gene Team!!

It’s hard to believe that it’s already the end of week 3 of Gene Team! The group has made great strides with their data collection and are preparing for our wrap-up next week. These scientists have grown so much in 3 weeks!

Join us next Thursday, July 17th at 11:30am to hear about the amazing work the Gene Team has done this summer! The presentation will be in A221 Langley followed by a reception across the hall