Biofab Explorer is a career guidance tool that can be used by teachers, guidance counselors, and students to discover the world of biofabrication.
With a rapidly growing industry and a critical need for labor, the biofabrication industry is calling on the next generation of problem-solvers from all backgrounds.
The Biofab Curriculum comes packed with everything needed to inspire interest in the industry.
Choose between two hands-on Work-Based Learning Simulations — Tissue Fabrication or Automation — both essential pillars of the growing biofabrication industry. Each simulation is designed to work in any classroom, using whatever technology and materials you have on hand.
Each simulation offers a series of interdisciplinary challenges that mirror real-world biofabrication work — helping students explore their interests and discover where they thrive. Students might 3D print a scaffold, weigh bioethical dilemmas, or troubleshoot automated systems to gain a taste of the teamwork, creativity, and complexity that define the biofabrication field.
Each simulation is universally designed and packed with support for all learners and educators — including career connections, accessibility tips, key vocabulary, ready-to-use assignments, engagement strategies, and additional resources to take the learning further.
Throughout the simulation, students will build a portfolio that showcases their process — through photos, videos, reflections, and more — ready to share with future employers or schools.