{"id":81,"date":"2016-11-15T01:23:52","date_gmt":"2016-11-15T01:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.bioe.uw.edu\/dratner\/?page_id=81"},"modified":"2026-04-03T17:30:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T00:30:21","slug":"test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.bioe.uw.edu\/bioexplore\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpa-warning wpa-image-missing-alt alignnone wp-image-5201 wp-img\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.bioe.uw.edu\/bioexplore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/01\/Newlogo-e1768445167785-300x61.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"827\" height=\"168\" data-warning=\"Missing alt text\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bioe.uw.edu\/bioexplore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/01\/Newlogo-e1768445167785-300x61.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.bioe.uw.edu\/bioexplore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/01\/Newlogo-e1768445167785-375x77.png 375w, https:\/\/sites.bioe.uw.edu\/bioexplore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/01\/Newlogo-e1768445167785.png 656w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 1.2em;font-weight: 500;margin-top: 10px\">Connecting students to bioengineering and bioscience research at the University of Washington<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Intro --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px\">BioExplore UW is an inclusive, research-focused student organization that helps students explore the wide range of bioengineering and bioscience research happening at the University of Washington. Through events, discussions, and hands-on opportunities, we make research more accessible and approachable for students at all stages.<\/div>\n<p><!-- Call to Action Buttons --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px\"><a style=\"padding: 12px 20px;background: #4b2e83;color: #ffffff;text-decoration: none;border-radius: 6px;font-weight: 600;margin-right: 5px\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.bioe.uw.edu\/bioexplore\/events\/\">View Upcoming Events<\/a> <a style=\"padding: 12px 20px;background: #4b2e83;color: #ffffff;text-decoration: none;border-radius: 6px;font-weight: 600;margin-right: 5px\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/bioexploresubscribe\">Join our Mailing List<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- Spacer --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 40px\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- Coffee Chat Callout Box (Narrower Width) --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 25px;padding: 18px 22px;border: 2px solid #4b2e83;border-radius: 8px;background: #f7f5fb;max-width: 750px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 1.1em;font-weight: 650;margin-bottom: 6px\">\n        Upcoming Event Highlight: Coffee Chats\n    <\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 12px\">\n        If you want to meet with us in person or through an online meeting, you can sign up for a Coffee Chat with a member of our leadership team. This is a relaxed way to ask questions, get advice, or learn more about BioExplore.\n    <\/div>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/book\/BioExploreCoffeeChats@cloud.washington.edu\/?ismsaljsauthenabled\" style=\"padding: 10px 18px;background: #4b2e83;color: #ffffff;text-decoration: none;border-radius: 6px;font-weight: 600\">Sign Up for a Coffee Chat<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Spacer --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- What Is BioExplore --><\/p>\n<h2>What Is BioExplore?<\/h2>\n<div>BioExplore brings together students who are curious about research in bioengineering and the biosciences. We highlight diverse research areas, share pathways into labs, and provide practical guidance for getting involved \u2014 no prior research experience required.<\/div>\n<p><!-- Spacer --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 30px\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- What We Do --><\/p>\n<h2>What We Do<\/h2>\n<h4>Research Talks &amp; Presentations<\/h4>\n<div>Learn about ongoing bioengineering and bioscience research at UW.<\/div>\n<h4>Panels &amp; Q&amp;A Sessions<\/h4>\n<div>Hear directly from students, faculty, and researchers about their experiences.<\/div>\n<h4>Workshops<\/h4>\n<div>Get tools for finding labs, reaching out to PIs, and navigating research opportunities.<\/div>\n<h4>Lab Tours &amp; Research Spotlights<\/h4>\n<div>See what research looks like in practice and explore different lab environments.<\/div>\n<p><!-- Spacer --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 30px\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- Who It's For --><\/p>\n<h2>Who It\u2019s For<\/h2>\n<div>BioExplore is open to all UW students, including:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Students new to research<\/li>\n<li>Undergraduates exploring bioengineering or biosciences<\/li>\n<li>Students unsure where to start<\/li>\n<li>Anyone curious about research at UW<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>There is no formal membership, and you can attend as many or as few events as your schedule allows.<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px\"><a style=\"padding: 12px 20px;background: #4b2e83;color: #ffffff;text-decoration: none;border-radius: 6px;font-weight: 600;margin-right: 5px\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.bioe.uw.edu\/bioexplore\/about\/\">Read more About Us<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- Spacer --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 40px\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- Meet the Team --><\/p>\n<h2><a style=\"color: inherit;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.bioe.uw.edu\/bioexplore\/team\/\">Meet the BioExplore Team<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>BioExplore is run by a team of UW students passionate about making research more accessible and inclusive. Our officers work to create welcoming events that highlight the diversity of research paths and experiences across bioengineering and the biosciences.<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"margin-top: 20px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5050 wp-img\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.bioe.uw.edu\/bioexplore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/Edited-Group-Picture-1-scaled-e1765837756747-300x131.jpg\" alt=\"BioExplore UW leadership team\" width=\"1037\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bioe.uw.edu\/bioexplore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/Edited-Group-Picture-1-scaled-e1765837756747-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.bioe.uw.edu\/bioexplore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/Edited-Group-Picture-1-scaled-e1765837756747-1024x446.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.bioe.uw.edu\/bioexplore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/Edited-Group-Picture-1-scaled-e1765837756747-768x334.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.bioe.uw.edu\/bioexplore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/Edited-Group-Picture-1-scaled-e1765837756747-375x163.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<p><!-- Spacer --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 40px\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- Get Involved --><\/p>\n<h2>Get Involved<\/h2>\n<div>We host several events each quarter. 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