Opentrons for Education

Empower your students with lab automation

Equip your students with the critical skills needed for top jobs, using tools like our ready-to-use lesson plans. Join a supportive community of educators who are already teaching with automation and enjoy exclusive discounts on Opentrons hardware.

Learn how automation fits into your classroom

Webinar: Bringing lab automation to the classroom

Watch our free webinar to hear case studies from university teachers who have incorporated automation into their courses, ways to include automation on a budget, and insights on the top skills for new graduates in the biotechnology industry.

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Education Initiative Case Study: Daniel Gerngross

“Working with the OT-2 resulted in real career opportunities. Several students received opportunities for internships from local Pharma companies in Basel who were specifically looking for students with experience with the OT-2.”

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Educator Initiative Case Study: Solomon Bawa

“The day before our meeting, one of my students used their coding skills to instruct the OT-2 robot to write ‘UCL’ on a 96-well plate. They were so excited to take a picture and share their accomplishments with family members. Moments like these demonstrate the engagement, enthusiasm, and pride of students who are given the opportunity to operate robotics in the lab.”

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Educator Initiative Case Study: Mike McDonald

“I really enjoyed how ‘hands on’ it was. It felt like we were practicing skills that would be used in the industry as it was clear to see the parallels between this and a future career. The unit was consistently engaging to me in a way that was not overwhelming yet still allowed me to feel like I was learning a lot.”

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The price point of the OT-2 makes it more accessible to teaching labs than other lab automation options. The Opentrons software was also open, and we like open practices. The flexibility of not having to have one single software and license was key.

– Dr. Carlos Goller, NCSU

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Integration of lab automation in molecular biology lab courses enhances students’ self-efficacy, retention in the field, and attitudes toward the importance of robotics and programming skills in biology. Automation ensures success, allowing students to focus on experimental design, controls, and data analysis rather than procedural details of molecular cloning. The Opentrons for Education community is an excellent resource for sharing these benefits with more students and teachers, making lab automation more accessible.

– Clay Wright, Ph.D. Virginia Tech