STEM Education with Excellence

Students learn how to work like real scientists—using real lab tools, measuring and mixing liquids, keeping their space clean and safe, growing tiny living cells, and then separating and testing what they’ve made with simple experiments. Along the way, they practice problem-solving, teamwork, and explaining their results, so science starts to feel exciting, doable, and like something they can actually see themselves doing in real life.

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STEM Eductaion

Real Scientists

Bioprocessing

Hands-On Labs

Biotech

STEM Eductaion Real Scientists Bioprocessing Hands-On Labs Biotech

What we do:
We teach real science in a way students can see, touch, and understand. Youth learn real concepts like how medicine is made, how biofuel is created, how ingredients become cosmetics, and how science protects our environment—all through the lens of bioprocessing. While they’re learning, we also build character: confidence, leadership, focus, and teamwork, so they grow as people and as young scientists.

How we do it:
We bring the lab to you! Our team of real scientists travels to schools and programs with mobile STEM workshops, sets up on site, and runs fast-paced, hands-on sessions with your students. We also offer virtual lessons and online labs so families and schools can join from anywhere. No matter the platform, we use real lab tools, simple language, and fun activities that keep students engaged from start to finish.

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    Mobile STEM Workshops – We bring the lab to YOU!

    The world is your classroom—and your lab. We bring our mobile science lab to K–12 schools, adult groups, after-school programs, camps, birthday parties, and events across the USA, turning any space—classrooms, gyms, cafeterias, parks, or community centers—into a hands-on bioprocessing lab. Guided by real scientists, learners of all ages mix, measure, and create eye-popping reactions with safe materials—no mess, no stress, all wow, indoors or outdoors.

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    SATURDAY STEM WORKSHOPS

    Fast-paced, hands-on bioprocessing labs led by real scientists—built for “whoa” moments and real skills. Youth pipette, filter, and test like pros in sessions designed for action, not busywork.

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    School Services

    Bring bioprocessing and biotech to your classroom—or visit our Philly lab for a full field-trip experience. Schools can add custom curriculum units, STEM kits, live POV virtual labs, hands-on demos, and PD support for teachers!

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    LIVE Virtual Workshops - starting Jan 2026

    Live, point-of-view bioprocessing labs streamed to your classroom or devices—youth see exactly what a scientist sees: measurements, reactions, and real results in real time. Zero prep for teachers; we run the experiment on our end and provide simple data sheets so students analyze alongside us.

Our
company Standard is Excellence

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Our Core Values: L.A.C.K.

Every workshop is built on our core values, summed up in LACK: Loving, Accommodating, Caring, and Kindness. That means we greet every student with patience and respect, adjust our labs for different learning styles and abilities, and create a space where youth feel seen, safe, and excited to learn. We say, “When you have LACK, you lack nothing,” because when love, accommodation, care, and kindness are present, real learning and real confidence can grow!

Welcome to our realm of academic distinction, where every pursuit is a journey towards enlightenment. Our unwavering commitment to excellence transforms education into an art form, creating a sanctuary for intellectual growth and unparalleled learning experiences.

The first African American man to receive a master’s degree in Biopharmaceutical Process Engineering.

CEO and Founder Nafees Norris

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