Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s (WPI) CellTech Institute invites first- and second-year domestic undergraduate students to participate in a free, week-long NIIMBL eXperience Program from June 6-12, 2027. This immersive program introduces students to the technologies, people, and career opportunities shaping biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a $1,000 stipend while building technical skills, expanding their professional networks, and learning about career pathways in this rapidly growing field.

Participants will gain hands-on experience across the biomanufacturing pipeline through upstream and downstream processing laboratory modules and activities featuring advanced laboratory automation. Students will work with technologies including a Hamilton NGS STAR automated liquid-handling system and a robotic arm. They will also have the opportunity to earn a small-volume metrology micro credential from the Bioscience Core Skills Institute (BCSI). Beyond the laboratory, students will tour Pfizer and Cytiva, hear from external speakers and regional life-science leaders, including representatives from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center and Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives, and participate in resume development and personal-branding sessions. The week will also include a Worcester Woo Sox game and exclusive pregame tour.

Worcester, Massachusetts, is where a rich industrial manufacturing legacy meets today’s biomanufacturing revolution. WPI’s history of innovation in textiles and machinery has evolved alongside a regional ecosystem of biotechnology startups, pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and life-science incubators. By combining practical training, industry exposure, professional development, and networking, the NIIMBL eXperience at WPI will help students discover the many ways they can contribute to the future of biomanufacturing in New England and beyond.