Seattle Science Lab

Ever wonder if common pond plants could solve a global water crisis?

Join us to see how local duckweed and water ferns can actually strip heavy metals and toxins out of wastewater! You’ll build your own remediation chambers and use digital imaging and R to analyze how effectively these plants clean the water.

And the Lab visit to RAPID Lab at UW Seattle is confirmed for 5/27 at 4 pm!

RAPID Lab address is:
201 More Hall
University of Washington
3760 E Stevens Way NE
Seattle, WA 98195

Journal Club Alert!
(Meeting: Sunday April 26th, 3-4 PM)

We need your pre-meeting data!

Before our next meeting, fill out the link to record your own letter-colour associations.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUtL78Dh4aTqPsgltcF6_XELvZ-LZphJRTFCGzvyb5tJ_S6A/viewform

What is grapheme-colour synaesthesia?
Synaesthesia is when stimulation of one sense automatically triggers an experience in another. In grapheme-colour synaesthesia, letters and numbers involuntarily bring up colour experiences. For someone with this, "A" might always feel red, "B" always blue, completely automatic every time they see it.

What are we discussing?
We are looking at our group's data together alongside a 2020 Nature paper that explores whether this colour-letter wiring gives people a long-term memory advantage.

See you Sunday!

WORKSHOP/LAB TOUR IS TOMORROW! Sign up now!

Are you a 7th–12th grade student curious about how the world is built, powered, and programmed?

Join STEMTac Foundation and Seattle Science Lab for a FREE, high-energy virtual workshop where we move beyond the classroom and into the shoes of a professional engineer.

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (PST)
Location: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)

What you’ll experience:
The “Black Box” Challenge: A deep-dive dissection of a modern game controller. We’ll look past the plastic shell to uncover the “invisible engineering” that makes modern tech possible.
The “Mission to Mars” Build: Step into the role of an Electrical Engineer. You’ll use the Tinkercad simulation platform to design and test a smart, automated lighting system for a Martian habitat.
The “Failure Resume” Panel: Meet Al Herron (Electrical Engineer) Hear the “war stories” of engineering—from projects that caught fire to the creative breakthroughs that followed.
The “Level Up” Roadmap: Get exclusive insights into Seattle-based STEM opportunities for Summer 2026, including internships, maker-spaces, and how to join the Seattle Science Lab community.

Requirements: No prior engineering or coding experience is needed! You just need a computer with a web browser to access the Tinkercad simulation.

Sign up by scanning the QR code, by visiting our website, or by clicking the link bio!

5 MORE DAYS!

Are you a 7th–12th grade student curious about how the world is built, powered, and programmed?

Join STEMTac Foundation and Seattle Science Lab for a FREE, high-energy virtual workshop where we move beyond the classroom and into the shoes of a professional engineer.

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (PST)
Location: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)

What you’ll experience:
The “Black Box” Challenge: A deep-dive dissection of a modern game controller. We’ll look past the plastic shell to uncover the “invisible engineering” that makes modern tech possible.
The “Mission to Mars” Build: Step into the role of an Electrical Engineer. You’ll use the Tinkercad simulation platform to design and test a smart, automated lighting system for a Martian habitat.
The “Failure Resume” Panel: Meet Al Herron (Electrical Engineer) Hear the “war stories” of engineering—from projects that caught fire to the creative breakthroughs that followed.
The “Level Up” Roadmap: Get exclusive insights into Seattle-based STEM opportunities for Summer 2026, including internships, maker-spaces, and how to join the Seattle Science Lab community.

Requirements: No prior engineering or coding experience is needed! You just need a computer with a web browser to access the Tinkercad simulation.

Sign up by scanning the QR code, by visiting our website, or by clicking the link bio!

Are you a 7th-12th grade student curious about how the world is built, powered, and programmed?

On April 18th, Stemtac Foundation and Seattle Science Lab are hosting a free virtual workshop and we are going all in. You will crack open a game controller to see the invisible engineering hiding inside modern tech, build a smart automated lighting system for a Martian habitat using Tinkercad, and hear real war stories from Electrical Engineer Al Herron about what it actually looks like to work in the field. You will also walk away with a full roadmap of Seattle-based STEM opportunities for Summer 2026, think internships, makerspaces, and ways to plug into the Seattle Science Lab community.

No experience needed. Just a computer and a curiosity for how things work.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PST
Virtual on Zoom, link sent after registration

Link in bio and QR code to sign up!

LAST DAY TO APPLY!

APPLY TO BE A WORKSHOP LEAD.
We’re looking for current 10th–11th graders who are passionate about STEM, education, and creating meaningful learning experiences to apply for our Workshop Lead role.

As a Workshop Lead, you’ll help plan and organize workshop logistics, coordinate speakers and activities, support facilitation (virtual and in-person), and develop new STEM curriculum ideas. This role is perfect for students who love collaboration, teaching, and expanding access to engaging science opportunities.

🗓 Applications close TONIGHT March 20th at 11:59 PM
📲 Application can be scanned via the QR code or found in our bio

Applications close TOMORROW!

APPLY TO BE A WORKSHOP LEAD.
We’re looking for current 10th–11th graders who are passionate about STEM, education, and creating meaningful learning experiences to apply for our Workshop Lead role.

As a Workshop Lead, you’ll help plan and organize workshop logistics, coordinate speakers and activities, support facilitation (virtual and in-person), and develop new STEM curriculum ideas. This role is perfect for students who love collaboration, teaching, and expanding access to engaging science opportunities.

🗓 Applications close March 20th at 11:59 PM
📲 Application can be scanned via the QR code or found in our bio

Applications close in 10 days!

APPLY TO BE A WORKSHOP LEAD.
We’re looking for current 10th–11th graders who are passionate about STEM, education, and creating meaningful learning experiences to apply for our Workshop Lead role.

As a Workshop Lead, you’ll help plan and organize workshop logistics, coordinate speakers and activities, support facilitation (virtual and in-person), and develop new STEM curriculum ideas. This role is perfect for students who love collaboration, teaching, and expanding access to engaging science opportunities.

🗓 Applications close March 20th at 11:59 PM
📲 Application can be scanned via the QR code or found in our bio

Curious about AI, machine learning, and ethics?

If you’re a 7th–12th grade student, join Seattle Science Lab x STEMTAC for a FREE virtual workshop exploring how AI works and how it’s shaping our future!

Saturday, Feb 28, 2026
10:00–11:30 AM (PT)
What you’ll experience:
• Hands-on experience with AI & machine learning
• A panel with guest speakers on AI in education and future careers
• A guided discussion on AI ethics, myths, and responsible use
• A high school student research presentation from the Seattle Science Lab SROP internship + ways you can get involved in AI research

Don’t miss this chance to learn, explore, and ask big question

LINK TO WEBSITE: https://www.seattlesciencelab.org/programs/laboratory-visits

SIGN UP HERE:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7zu0XZ7Y5suTtY5vmckyhXh7-nlm1-u2qRQvNIHNdInFTMQ/viewform

Journal Club is back Feb 28 from 2–3 PM for our second meeting of 2026.

This week we’re diving into a real metabolic health case study on insulin signaling and walking through it step by step. We’ll break down how to actually interpret the data, what it means, and what’s happening physiologically so you’re not stuck staring at a research paper wondering where to even begin. No prerequisites at all, we’re building everything from the ground up. It’s interactive, collaborative, beginner friendly, and focused on one goal: helping you feel confident reading and discussing real scientific work.

Interested in mentoring the next generation of scientists?

SROP mentors play a critical role in bridging the gap between high school students and university-level research. By mentoring, you help students gain hands-on lab experience, build valuable technical skills, and develop the confidence to present their work at a high level.

Mentors describe the experience as deeply rewarding. Many share that SROP offers students opportunities they wish they had earlier in their own STEM journeys, while also allowing mentors to strengthen their teaching, leadership, and communication skills in a real research environment.

Programs like SROP matter because they open doors early for motivated students who want to pursue STEM. By becoming a mentor, you are not only guiding students through research, but also helping them begin their science journeys with confidence and preparation for future coursework and research.

Apply to be an SROP mentor and make a lasting impact.

🔗 Link in bio

SROP gives high school students the opportunity to experience real, university-level research through hands-on lab work, mentorship, and professional presentations. It’s designed for students who are curious about STEM, motivated to learn, and ready to explore what research actually looks like beyond the classroom.

Through SROP, students build valuable skills, gain confidence, and connect with mentors who are studying and researching the fields they may want to pursue in the future. For many students, this program is the first step toward college-level research and a clearer vision of their path in science.

If you’re interested in STEM and want early exposure to research, SROP is your chance to get started.

🔗 Link in bio

🎉 Seattle Science Lab Fall SROP Cohort Symposium 🎉
Join us on January 24th at Seattle Central Library (1000 4th AVE Seattle WA 98104) from 2:00 - 5:00 PM for our Fall SROP Symposium! 🧪✨
This is your chance to see 8 incredible students showcase their poster presentations on a wide range of exciting science topics they’ve worked on for the past 12 weeks with their university-level mentors! Whether you're interested in SROP or just want to check out some cutting-edge research, this event is for you. Plus, there will be free food! 🍕🍪
RSVP now by scanning the QR code to save your spot! 🎫
If you’re a student interested in joining a future SROP cohort, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the program and meet the team. We can't wait to see you there!