About our biotechnology Field Trips Program:
Geared to middle, high school and college students and their teachers, Biotechnology Field Trips are designed as a 0.5 to 5 hour visit to the BioPharmaceutical Technology Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Supported by instructors, a fully-equipped molecular biology laboratory and ample time, students are able to immerse themselves in the concepts of biotechnology, and to apply those concepts by learning hands-on techniques. While you’re waiting on incubations, instructors will provide background information and real-world connections.
Depending on which experiences you select, fees range from $5/student to $13/student per lab (see also: Cancellation Policy). Some of the field trips can also be taught in an On The Road format and brought to your school, or to any suitable classroom space for an additional fee. Our labs have a maximum capacity of 80 students at a time – we are happy to work with larger groups in multiple shifts throughout the day and/or week depending on the lab!
For longer experiences or visits that take place around lunch, we can reserve classroom space for your group to eat. We do not have meal facilities on-site; group organizers may wish to order food for delivery or have students bring a packed lunch.