Skills Lab: Measuring Bacterial Growth and Introductory Laboratory Skills

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Searching for an opportunity to gain hands-on, lab experience and learn basic technical skills? Join Dr. Caitlin Light, a microbiologist and the assistant director of the FRI program, who will show students how to build a strong foundation for scientific research and connect data to real-world biological meaning and application.

Light, who has a background in bacterial physiology and biofilm development, will lead a brief lab exercise in bacterial growth. Attendees will learn how to measure optical density (OD) and culture turbidity, generate a calibration curve, perform dilutions and plate cells — skills often required to work in a microbiology laboratory. No prior lab experience is required!

Skills Lab: Measuring Bacterial Growth and Introductory Laboratory Skills
Friday, Apr. 17 | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Science 2, Room 152
Registration is required and space is limited. Register in Handshake!
Participants must watch a video on laboratory safety and protocols before the program.

What to expect:
Measure culture turbidity to monitor bacterial growth in real-time.
Develop high-level accuracy and consistency in liquid handling and measurement.
Apply quantitative reasoning to create calibration curves and analyze data.

If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please contact The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development at careers@binghamton.edu. We ask that you provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.

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