Program details

Every track mixes online theory with supervised lab time.

Fellows move through self-paced prep during the week, then show up ready to test their hypotheses in Egyptian labs each weekend.

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BIO

Biology labs

Grow cultures, stain slides, and test plant-friendly hypotheses with calm, well-lit benches.

Duration 10 weeks
Weekly time 6-8 hrs
Difficulty Intermediate
Total cost EGP 14k (aid up to 80%)

Requirements

  • Complete the online biosafety primer before week one
  • Comfort using pipettes or ready to learn quickly
  • Upload tidy lab notes after every studio block

Program content

Weeks 1-2
Sample care

Sterile technique, plating, and microscopy routines.

  • Prep slides and gels
  • Log growth data
Weeks 3-6
Assay sprint

Enzyme assays and colorimetric tests tied to student hypotheses.

  • Choose controls
  • Plot absorbance
Weeks 7-10
Showcase prep

Summaries, micrographs, and posters for demo day.

  • Clean figure captions
  • Public speaking reps

FAQs

Do I need prior wet lab hours?

No. We start with pipette drills and safety workflows before touching samples.

Can I grow human cells?

We stay with BSL-1 organisms only, including plants and safe microbes.

Will I get photos for my portfolio?

Yes. Mentors help capture microscope stills you can share.