Life Science Education

For over 20 years, the Bio-Rad Explorer program has collaborated with educators, researchers, and industry leaders to bring innovative educational kits and state-of-the-art equipment and reagents into classrooms around the world. Our hands-on laboratory activities prepare your students with foundational skills and expand their experience with cutting edge techniques like CRISPR — all in an appropriate format for the classroom. Bio-Rad makes scientific discovery accessible.

Educational Classroom Lab Kits

Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

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Biotechnology Laboratory Textbook

This textbook blends science background and hands-on laboratory activities with real-world applications to help prepare students to be critical thinkers as biotechnology shapes their world.

Biotechnology: A Laboratory Skills Course
Digital format from VitalSource
Download detailed chapter outlines of the student edition

Advanced Applications

Resources

Classroom Resources

A selection of presentations, videos, case studies, and activities that can stand alone or help to enrich your lessons.
Professional Development

Make the Bio-Rad Explorer program a part of your professional development by attending our free teacher workshops at conferences around the U.S. and Canada.
Bio-Rad Explorer YouTube Channel

Instructional videos that enrich lessons and help students learn from some of the industry's leading experts.
Explorer Community

Join the Explorer Community and be part of a cohort of life science and biotechnology teachers.
Education Discount Policy

Bio-Rad has established an education discount policy to help the education community purchase kits, equipment, and reagents.
Partners in Education

Through worldwide collaborations, Bio-Rad brings about change in science learning and provides educators with the tools they need to stay on the leading edge of science education.

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