About us
BUGSS is a non-profit public laboratory that provides lab access so that anyone can safely and affordably investigate the living world. We offer classes, seminars, and group projects to help all those interested to learn about the latest and greatest in science.
Upcoming events
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Science Slam!
Bird in Hand, 11 East 33rd Street, Baltimore, MD, USBaltimore! It’s Science Slam time!
When else can you learn about the remarkable science that is going on in Charm City? Come join us for an afternoon of 5 min science talks from local scientists and support their efforts to communicate their work!
BUGSS will host 6 or so local scientists (grad students, postdocs, citizen scientists, etc) to present their work in 5 minutes. We give prizes to the talks that are most creative and best communicated! This is a great way to connect with others, learn diverse topics of science going on right here in Charm City, gain communication skills and experience, enhance chances of collaboration and emerging projects and ideas.Want to share your science? Please email us to volunteer as a speaker! info@bugssonline.org
Sponsored by Aptagen. Learn more here: https://www.aptagen.com/join-the-team/
When: Saturday, July 25 • 5 PM - 7 PM
Where: Bird in Hand
11 E 33rd St, Baltimore, MD 21218Fee: Free or Cost of Donation
Make sure to register on Eventbrite to secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/science-slam-tickets-1989760055890?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
3 attendees
For ages 7-12: How the Brain Works
Baltimore Under Ground Science Space, 101 N Haven St #105, Baltimore, MD, USJoin us for an exciting journey into the fascinating world of the human brain! We'll do hands-on experiments to learn how the brain works and sends signals. Join us to dive into the organ that controls all that we do!
When: Saturday, August 1 • 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Baltimore UnderGround Science Space (BUGSS)
101 N Haven St Baltimore, MD 21224Fee: $17.85
Make sure to register on Eventbrite to secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-ages-7-12-how-the-brain-works-tickets-1988138424547?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
2 attendees
For ages 9-14 and friends/family: Algae Accessories
Baltimore Under Ground Science Space, 101 N Haven St #105, Baltimore, MD, USJoin us to create cool, eco-friendly accessories using algae string!
Join us in person for a super fun and creative workshop where you'll learn how to make better plastic using cool and eco-friendly algae string. Then we'll use that string to make accessories-bracelets, key chains, or whatever is meaningful to you!
This class is part of a research study funded by the National Science Foundation (Award #: 2415876) that seeks to understand the learning affordances and constraints of doing hands-on, modern life science in informal learning environments. We are hoping to have middle school students attend with at least one friend or family member! So, please buy a ticket for each participant. Parents/guardians will be asked to complete a research consent form that will come to you separately by email. Participants who complete the research forms and participate in the class will receive a $20 gift card.
When: Saturday, August 8 • 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Baltimore UnderGround Science Space (BUGSS)
101 N Haven St Baltimore, MD 21224Fee: Free!
Make sure to register on Eventbrite to secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-ages-9-14-and-friendsfamily-algae-accessories-tickets-1988138696360?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
1 attendee
For ages 9-14 and friends/family: Fungi Games
Baltimore Under Ground Science Space, 101 N Haven St #105, Baltimore, MD, USHow can we be more sustainable and get over our addiction to plastic?
Let's build some games and game pieces with mushrooms instead!
Come join us at the Baltimore UnderGround Science Space (BUGSS) for a fascinating event all about the wonders of mushroom materials! Discover how mushrooms can be used to create sustainable and innovative products like game pieces. From packaging to building materials, mushrooms have incredible potential. Let's build our own creations!This class is part of a research study funded by the National Science Foundation (Award #: 2415876) that seeks to understand the learning affordances and constraints of doing hands-on, modern life science in informal learning environments. We are hoping to have middle school students attend with at least one friend or family member! So, please buy a ticket for each participant. Parents/guardians will be asked to complete a research consent form that will come to you separately by email. Participants who complete the research forms and participate in the class will receive a $20 gift card.
When: Saturday, August 15 • 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Baltimore UnderGround Science Space (BUGSS)
101 N Haven St Baltimore, MD 21224Fee: Free!
Make sure to register on Eventbrite to secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-ages-9-14-and-friendsfamily-fungi-games-tickets-1988138857843?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
1 attendee
Past events
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