Ready to unearth your science passion ? Join MCC's Future Scientist Boot Camp to learn the cutting-edge and quintessential molecular techniques relevant for career in science. Gain hands-on practical experience-grow bacterial cells, extract DNA/RNA from bacterial cells, visualize them with gel electrophoresis and learn Excel/PowerPoint along with the basics of bioinformatic tools. . Explore "Research as a Profession" and learn the Science Laboratory operating skills or basics of working in a Science lab. Perfect for AP students and science enthusiasts, this intense camp ends with an exclusive tour of a biotech company. Get ready to dig deep in science and connect with your future in science! This intense camp ends with an exclusive tour of Streck, a local biotech company.

Students must wear pants, shirts that cover all the torso, and close-toed shoes each day. Chemically resistant lab coats and nitrile gloves must be worn; hair, head coverings and scarves must be tied back; all spills must be reported; handwashing is required after handling chemicals or organisms; and keep the work area clean with the disposal of chemicals, tubes, etc. as per instructions. MCC staff will be driving students to and from the tour. Field Trip information listed below: Friday 08/01/25 (only travel day) Field Trip: Streck- 7002 S 109th St. Lavista, NE 68128 Bus Departs from SOC-MHY at 1:10pm Bus arrives at Streck at 1:30pm Bus Departs Streck at 3:30pm Bus arrives at SOC-MHY at 3:50pm Students will meet in Mahoney Building, Room 213. This camp will also use Room 403 To get the most out of the experience, full attendance for both weeks is required.