STEAM Adventures: Biomaterials
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MIT Museum
Can we mimic the extreme resilience of human tissues? Can we grow alternatives to traditional plastics? Can we engineer a bio-inspired future?
Sign-up Information
- Ages: 12 to 15.
Registration required
- Sign-up is ongoing
Cost
$150 per single student, $125 per student for siblings
Location
- In-person only.
314 Main Street
Building E-28
Cambridge, MA 02142
Maraykanka
Dates and Times
Tue, February 17 2026 9:30AM – 4:30PM
Additional information
Join us at the MIT Museum for an engineering design challenge! Take inspiration from the museum galleries and MIT researchers while learning new skills through hands-on activities in our education suite. Explore the mechanical properties of biomaterials. Make and test hydrogels to solve a problem of your choice. Finish the day with a showcase and a chance to show off what you have created. This program is part of our February School Vacation Week.
This program is for youth ages 12-15 (entering 7th-9th grade) with limited spots available. Registration required.
February 17
9:30am - 4:30pm
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Last updated December 16, 2025.
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