Established in 2006, the Conservation Education Lab at the Beckman Center is a full-service research laboratory dedicated to students, teachers, and members of the community. Programs in the Conservation Education Lab enable visitors to engage with conservation scientists, gain access to innovative research tools, and participate in hands-on experiences that connect them to conservation science in new and meaningful ways. Locally, these innovative programs give teachers and their students the opportunity to apply their textbook knowledge of biology and chemistry to real world scenarios in wildlife conservation. To date, we have connected more than 50,000 students from all over Southern California to the science of saving species through exploratory science field trips. Nationally, more than 1,000 teachers from all 50 states and 10 countries have gained original knowledge and tools to bring science disciplines such as ecology, genetics, and molecular biology to life in their classrooms. The Lab is also the headquarters for our AIP Master’s Degree Program.
Exploring Conservation Science Field Trips
Teacher Workshops in Conservation Science
Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP)
