We were interviewed by Niklas from Falling Walls Foundation about using storytelling to engage all students in science
![SXSW Talk](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SXSW-talk.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
OUR SXSW (VIRTUAL) TALK
We were chosen to give a talk on using STEM to bring books to life
![Edward Kang speaking at Falling Walls 2019 in Berlin, Germany](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/falling-walls-stage-1.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
OUR FALLING WALLS ENGAGE FINALIST TALK IN BERLIN, GERMANY
We were chosen as science engagers, selected from over 40 countries around the world, to be able to present our ideas at this global conference in Berlin, Germany
![Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Awards logo](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TDIA.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
AMY'S DISRUPTOR AWARDS FELLOW
So honored to be named a Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Awards Fellow
![Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Awards logo](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Tribect-Disruptive-Innovation-Awards.jpeg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
ED'S DISRUPTOR AWARDS FELLOW
So excited to be Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Awards Fellow
![Edward Kang interviewed on NPR KCRW in Berlin, Germany](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/kcrw-interview.jpeg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
INTERVIEWED ON KCRW FOR BERLIN SCIENCE WEEK
We were interviewed by KCRW for Berlin Science Week
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(STEAM)2 CONFERENCE
We are proud to be the (STEAM)2 Conference Keynote Speakers
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TEACHING TIMES
Excited to have the featured article & the front page of the UK magazine, Teaching Times
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NPR MINDSHIFT
A feature article on how we use story to enhance science learning
![northwestern university alumni leading a harry potter science stem steam camp](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/NU-TGS.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
MY NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY TGS SPOTLIGHT
I am honored to be on the Northwestern University The Graduate School Spotlight
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SELECTED TO GIVE A TALK AT SXSW EDU 2020
We were chosen to give a talk on using STEM to bring books to life
![Amy and Ed behind the Falling Walls Foundation logo](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/falling-walls-website.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
FINALISTS FOR FALLING WALLS ENGAGE IN BERLIN, GERMANY
We were chosen as science engagers, selected from over 40 countries around the world, to be able to present our ideas at the global conference
![girls testing robots in harry potter science stem steam camp](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/harry-potter-girls-robotics2.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
EDUTOPIA
As featured in Edutopia: Redesigning the Mayflower using History and Science
![girl making potion at harry potter science stem steam camp](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/harry-potter-girl-potion-class2.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
EDUTOPIA
As featured in Edutopia: Using stories as a hook for STEM
![students doing a project at harry potter science stem steam camp](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/harry-potter-hogwarts-summer-camps.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
EDUTOPIA
As featured in Edutopia: Using Pop Culture to Teach STEM
![students testing zombie robots at zombie survival science stem steam camp](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/zombie-apocalypse-students-robotics.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
EDUTOPIA
As featured in Edutopia: Bringing together literature and science
![students working on a riddle at harry potter science stem steam camp](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/harry-potter-students-project.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
EDUTOPIA
As featured in Edutopia: 5 Research-Backed Studying Techniques
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EDUCATION DIVE: STORYTELLING IN MATH CLASSES
A highlight on how to use storytelling to engage students in math
![students writing spells at harry potter science stem steam camp](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/harry-potter-students-writing-spells.png?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
EDUTOPIA
As featured in Edutopia: Learning Math by Seeing It as a Story
![girls in green goggles and purple gloves dissecting a brain in zombie apocalypse science stem steam camp](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/StEMZombie.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
EDUTOPIA
As featured in Edutopia: The STEM Zombie Apocalypse
![girls testing their engineering project at harry potter science stem steam camp](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/harry-potter-girls-engineering-challenge.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
EDUTOPIA
As featured in Edutopia: How we are Using Science to Bring Literature to Life
![Ed teaching at a high-poverty/low-income high school in Chicago](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/chicago-tribune-ed.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Why founder, Ed, received his PhD, left academic research & taught at a Chicago Public Schools low-income high school
![students coding on computer in lego robotics camp](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/aol-in-the-know.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
AOL IN THE KNOW INNOVATION
AOL In the Know Innovation from NY featured our unique programs
![ed with ana belaval on wgn around town at The Laboratory Collective](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/wgn-around-town.jpg?resize=500%2C375&ssl=1)
WGN
Big thank you to Ana Belaval and WGN’s Around Town team for coming out to The Laboratory Collective.
![The Laboratory Collective on The Jam as Chicagoland best summer camps](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/thejam.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
THE JAM: BEST CHICAGOLAND SUMMER CAMPS
We are proud to be featured in this segment on the best Chicagoland Summer Camps
![co-founders amy and ed with son asher](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/family.jpg?resize=461%2C346&ssl=1)
VOYAGE CHICAGO
Our story from being high-poverty/low-income teachers to building furniture during the polar vortex
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CHICAGO MAGAZINE
An amazing video by Chicago Magazine’s DS Shin highlights A Night of Witchcraft and Wizardry Adult Workshop
![co-founder ed as a wizard conducting experiments/magic at an adult harry potter science event](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/a-night-at-hogwarts.jpg?resize=467%2C350&ssl=1)
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
A fantastic hands-on review of our A Night of Witchcraft and Wizardry Adult Workshop. Thanks so much to Alisa Hauser
![adults at our harry potter adult science program](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/harry-potter-adult-program.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
An insightful article about our A Night of Witchcraft and Wizardry Adult Workshop
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MEDIUM.COM
A great write-up by Alisa Hauser about our A Night of Witchcraft and Wizardry Adult Workhop
![girl making potions at a magical potions birthday party](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/magical-potions-young-girl-potions.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
CARE.COM
Listed as one of the 13 Best Places in Chicago for Kids’ Birthday Parties by Care.com
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CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
We love how our partnership with CPLF brings immersive narrative science to all children
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CHICAGO PARENT MAGAZINE
Why your kids will love The Laboratory according to Chicago Parent
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CHICAGO NOW
15 of Chicago’s Best Birthday Parties for Kids according to Katalin Health and Fitness Driven
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ADLER AFTER DARK: FAMILY EDITION
We are excited to present at The Adler Planetarium Friday, August 5
![students graduating from harry potter science stem steam camp](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bustle-article.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
BUSTLE
Another great write up about our Welcome to Hogwarts summer camp
![students doing a project at harry potter science stem steam camp](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/harry-potter-hogwarts-summer-camps.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
CHICAGO PARENT MAGAZINE
A great write up about our summer camps, especially Welcome to Hogwarts
![students in spa chemistry class making bath bombs](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/spa-chemistry-boy-bath-bombs.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
TIMEOUT CHICAGO
TimeOut Chicago’s list of The 50 best summer activities for kids in Chicago
![amy and ed in front of the brain chalkboard drawing](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/dnainfo.jpg?resize=550%2C413&ssl=1)
DNAINFO
Read about us on DNAinfo
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RED TRICYCLE
Read this great summary of The Laboratory
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TIMEOUT CHICAGO
We are very excited to be in TimeOut Chicago
![girl in green goggles measuring with graduated cylinder for spa chemistry to make bath bombs](https://i0.wp.com/thelaboratorycollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/spa-chemistry-girl-measuring-graduated-cylinder.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
MOMMY NEAREST
A great summary of The Laboratory at Mommy Nearest
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CHICAGO NORTHSIDE MINI MAKER FAIRE
Excited to be a part of the Chicago Northside Mini Maker Faire