Constructing Fluorescent Plasmids: Participant
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Earners of this badge participated in the Wet Lab Makerspace’s Spring 2026 Community Project: Constructing Fluorescent Plasmids. This was a non-credit course in which students of any disciplinary background could enroll to learn foundational laboratory skills. They were introduced to a workflow for Gibson assembly of fluorescent plasmids and attempted to cultivate bacteria and perform DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, Gibson assembly, and colony PCR.
- Complete in-person laboratory safety training. - Read provided background information and protocols for plasmid assembly and transformation Basic Workflow. - Pass all quizzes on background information with scores of 80% or higher.
This badge may be earned by NU undergraduate and graduate students who participate in the Wet Lab Makerspace’s Spring 2026 Community Project. Visit the Wet Lab Makerspace [website]( https://makerspaces.northeastern.edu/spaces/wet-lab-makerspace/) to learn more.