Professional Development

Learn Cutting-Edge Science

Bigelow Laboratory offers a suite of hands-on professional development courses designed for scientists, technicians, managers, students, and community members seeking to advance their skills and knowledge in marine and environmental sciences. Taught by leading experts, these courses provide specialized training in topics ranging from harmful algal bloom identification to bioinformatics.

Our in-person courses provide a high-quality, interactive experience for all participants. Virtual courses are carefully tailored to meet the needs of participants.

If a course is full or not currently offered, we encourage you to contact organizers to join our mailing list for future opportunities.

Courses Available:

• Algal Culturing Techniques
• Bioinformatics of Microbial Single Cells
• Custom Data Workshop Development
• Data Portal Development
• Ecological Data
• Genetic engineering of protozoa and microalgae
• Introduction to Aquatic Flow Cytometry
• Marine Harmful Algae Taxonomy Training
• Microbial Single Cell Genomics Symposia
• Shellfish Toxin Analysis (HPLC PCOX Training)