Antibiotic Avengers - Summer Outreach Program

Uncovering Nature's Secret Weapons!

Summer outreach program for High School students with an interest in Chemistry & Biology.
Open to students entering Grades 10 through 12.

2026 program dates to be announced!

What You’ll Learn:

  • Discover how soil bacteria produce antibiotics!
  • Conduct hands-on lab experiments to isolate, test, and purify antibiotics.
  • Use cutting-edge techniques like column chromatography and spectroscopy.
  • Build your own molecule models and create "agar art" with bacteria!

Camp Highlights:

  • Hands-On Science: Learn by doing in the lab every day.
  • Fun Activities: Microbe painting, build-a-molecule crafts, and more.
  • Team Collaboration: Work in groups to explore new discoveries.
  • Real-World Applications: Discover how antibiotics fight infections.
  • Guest speakers from the Chemical industry.
  • Awards and Prizes: Celebrate your achievements with fun awards!

Location: Chevron Science Center, 219 Parkman Ave, Pittsburgh, PA  15213

Cost: To be announced

Registration is currently closed.