from The Journal | March 16, 2017 read more > The largest mobile STEM lab of its kind in the country will be touring Maryland schools to help drive student interests in STEM. The 53-foot Mobile eXploration Lab, or MXLab for short, will deliver hands-on biology, chemistry, environmental science and other STEM experiences to high…
Detailsfrom WTOP News | March 14, 2017 read more > WASHINGTON — Rockville-based nonprofit MdBio Foundation has a brand new mobile science laboratory that will tour local schools to raise student interest in STEM careers. MdBio said the trailer, manufactured by Triune Specialty Trailers, is the country’s largest and most advanced mobile science laboratory. Called the…
Detailsfrom Montgomery County Council and County Cable Montgomery Getting kids more interested in careers in science and technology is something officials across the state are passionate about. Recently, the MdBio Foundation unveiled a new mobile lab designed to give students hands on STEM education, with the goal of inspiring the next generation of scientists.
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from Montgomery County Media | see video > MdBio Foundation on Tuesday displayed its new $750,000 mobile laboratory that provides high school students with science and technology activities to get them involved in STEM careers. STEM — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — is where high-paying jobs will be, said Brian Gaines, MdBio’s CEO. “Kids…
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from ABC2 News | January 24, 2017 read more & watch the video > The MdBio Foundation unveiled a new mobile lab Tuesday to bring STEM to students around the state. Gov. Larry Hogan was on hand for the presentation of the Mobile eXploration Lab (MXLab). Watch the video > “This MXLab is the largest of…
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from Baltimore Sun | January 23, 2017 read more > The MdBio Foundation will unveil Tuesday its new mobile laboratory to travel to high schools throughout the state to provide hands-on science lessons. The new Mobile eXploration Lab, or MXLab, is an upgrade from the organization’s original mobile laboratory, which has worked with about 150,000…
Detailsby CNSI | read more > Yesterday, CNSI joined the MDBio Foundation (MDBio) in unveiling the nation’s most advanced mobile STEM laboratory. Joined by Governor Larry Hogan, state officials and other partner executives, MDBio cut the ribbon on the Mobile eXploration Lab (MXLab). In the ABC news clip, Governor Hogan talks about the impressive program…
Detailsfrom C&G News | January 25, 2017 read more > MADISON HEIGHTS — A local manufacturer has teamed up with the MdBio Foundation to create what is effectively a science lab on wheels — the largest of its kind in the nation. And soon it will bring hands-on learning to kids across the country. The…
DetailsGov. Larry Hogan Joins MdBio, State Officials and Maryland Business Leaders on January 24 to Promote Enhanced Classroom Learning and Support Workforce Development Rockville, MD – January 23, 2017 – The MdBio Foundation, a non-profit that provides STEM education and workforce development to underserved communities, will unveil its new mobile laboratory, the Mobile eXploration Lab…
DetailsThe MdBio Foundation has been awarded a $1.36 million grant from Verizon to operate a mobile science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education program for D.C. Public Schools during the 2017-2018 school year. The education program, called the explorer lab, will consist of virtual reality and gaming components as well as in-classroom experiences, is…
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