Biannual Open Lab

Open Lab is a biannual gathering where Genspace members share their work with each other and the public. Meet other life science enthusiasts and hear about opportunities to get involved with individual and community projects. If you’re considering joining the lab, or are just curious to see what we’re all about, this is a great time to get to know us.

The Spring Edition of Open Lab will feature our 2022 Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Genspace Scholars:

• Idil Bayik, fashion design
• Isabella Escarfullery, international trade and marketing
• Heather Gronski, cosmetic and fragrance marketing
• Suzuka Kuwada, textile surface design

This program will be live-streamed through Instagram Live, so follow us @genspacenyc!

This is a free event, and light snacks and drinks will be provided. We strongly encourage you to contribute a $10 donation if possible.

Agenda:

6:00PM – Welcome & Mingling

Snacks & drinks on the 2nd floor roof deck (pending weather)

7:00PM – Lab Tour & Presentations

Speakers will include our FIT Genspace Scholars and our Community Project Teams

8:30PM – Talks Conclude & Mingling Resumes

9:00PM – Event Ends

COVID-19 Safety Notice: As many of you have heard, New York City will be lifting the indoor mask mandate and vaccine mandate beginning March 7, and individual businesses can set their own guidelines. Genspace has decided to continue our mask and vaccine requirement for both participants and staff for the time being. We made this decision to protect our staff and participants, who may be immunocompromised or caring for loved ones who are at risk. We will re-evaluate this policy on April 15. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding to keep our community safe.

Participants age 5+ must show proof of full vaccination (we recommend using the Excelsior Pass). This is a socially-distanced event. Masks are required to be worn for the duration of the event. If you are feeling unwell, suspect that you have been exposed to COVID-19 or test positive, please do not attend. You can find a list of symptoms and a self-checker tool on the CDC website. Upon entry, guests are required to fill out our COVID-19 health screening form and show a vaccination card.

If you have had COVID-19 within the past 15 days, a negative PCR test is required before coming to Genspace. Please show Genspace staff your proof of negative PCR test results. Rapid tests and minimum quarantine period of 5 days are not accepted without a negative PCR test. Given the rapidly changing circumstances surrounding the pandemic, please note that terms of this event are subject to change, and we will update you ASAP.