Table 3.

Overview of workshops

Workshop	Learning objective
Methods in Cell Culture	Students will be proficient in basic sterile cell culture techniques (thawing, passing).
Genetic Engineering	Students will learn to splice genes, create GFP, and transfect cells.
Quantitative Microscopy	Students will be able to take digital images of live cells using phase/DIC/fluorescence and confocal microscopy.
Atomic Force Microscopy	Students will learn how to use AFM on dry and wet surfaces: follow-up individual training required.
Electron Microscopy	Students will learn how to use EM on dry fixed surfaces: follow-up individual training required.
Solid Modeling	Students will learn basic machining techniques and solid modeling using SolidWorks software.
Computational Methods in Bioengineering	Students will learn basic finite element modeling and applications of COMSOL multiphysics software to biological problems.
Introduction to Molecular Dynamics and Protein Modeling	Students will learn how to obtain protein structures from the protein data bank and run equilibration studies using AMBER.
Bioethics	Students will learn efficient tools for bioethics and discuss modern bioethics challenges.

Workshops follow formal lectures and provide hands-on experience for BBSI students in modern bioengineering techniques and technologies. Students follow up with workshop organizers to develop methods to apply techniques in their research. Every student attends three workshops per year. At least six workshops are given per summer.