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Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Woods Hole Film Festival
MBL Public Events
The 34th Woods Hole Film Festival will take place Saturday, July 26 – Saturday, August 2, 2025.
In-person only in venues across Woods Hole & Falmouth — no virtual screenings this year, so mark your calendar and join us in person for an unforgettable week of film and events!
Screenings at MBL:
Clapp Auditorium: https://woodsholefilmfestival.org/2025-films-and-events/?_venues=clapp-auditorium
Meigs Room, Swope Center: https://woodsholefilmfestival.org/2025-films-and-events/?_venues=mbl-meigs-room
All festival information: https://woodsholefilmfestival.org/festival-2025-new/.
Event Type: Other.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Various Locations
Woods Hole and Falmouth, MA.
Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Brains, Minds, and Machines Course Begins
MBL Course Events
The Brains, Minds, and Machines course runs from August 3 – August 24, 2025.
Directors: Boris Katz, MIT; and Gabriel Kreiman, Harvard Medical School
The goal of this course is to help produce a community of leaders that is equally knowledgeable in neuroscience, cognitive science, and computer science and will lead the scientific understanding of intelligence and the development of true biologically inspired AI.
Event Type: Courses.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Marine Biological Laboratory, 7 MBL St, Woods Hole, MA 02543.
For more info visit www.mbl.edu. 10th Annual Chi-Bin Chien Memorial Lecture
MBL Course Events
"Mitochondrial transport is required for mitochondrial biogenesis in neurons"
Katie Drerup, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Integrative Biology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Abstract: Mitochondria play essential roles in neurons, particularly in ATP production. While mitochondrial dysfunction is linked to nearly all neurological diseases, how mitochondrial populations are maintained throughout the expanse of the neuron remains unclear. One key but understudied process is mitochondrial biogenesis—the generation of new organelles to replace damaged ones. Using in vivo imaging and transcriptomics in zebrafish, we found that biogenesis requires retrograde mitochondrial transport from the distal axon to the cell body. This process involves mitochondria-to-nucleus signaling via Esrr and Pgc1a transcriptional pathways, likely triggered by mitochondrial damage and energy sensing. Our findings highlight a retrograde feedback mechanism between axonal mitochondria and the nucleus for regulation of mitochondrial…
Event Type: Courses.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Speck Auditorium
10 MBL Street
Woods Hole, MA.
Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Monday, August 4, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Exercise Class with Isabelle Slotine
MBL Public Events
Pilates inspired exercise class to music overlooking the ocean. Class is free with a donation to the MBL for the season.
Event Type: Other.
Monday, August 4, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
MBL Club
100 Water Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543.
Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Exercise Class with Isabelle Slotine
MBL Public Events
Pilates inspired exercise class to music overlooking the ocean. Class is free with a donation to the MBL for the season.
Event Type: Other.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
MBL Club
100 Water Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543.
Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Thursday, August 7, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. ResilientWoodsHole Community Workshop
MBL Public Events
This open-house style event will feature multiple interactive stations where you can learn, connect, and share your input on building a more resilient Woods Hole. Stop by any time during the event to explore:
Coastal Resilience Specialist Station Meet Joshua Wrigley, the new Town of Falmouth Coastal Resilience Specialist, and share your thoughts on the actions you'd like to see in our community. Floodproofing Station Explore practical floodproofing solutions for homes and businesses. Representatives from Floodproofing.com will showcase equipment, pricing, and strategies tailored to our region. Homeowner Strategies Station Connect with Shelly McComb, Coastal Resilience Specialist with WHOI Sea Grant and Cape Cod Cooperative Extension. Learn about the Homeowner’s Handbook to Prepare for Coastal Hazards and explore practical strategies you can use on your property to better prepare for storms, flooding, and other natural hazards. Emergency Management Plan Station View the Town of Falmouth’s Emergency…
Event Type: Other.
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Community Hall
68 Water Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543.
Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Friday, August 8, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Exercise Class with Isabelle Slotine
MBL Public Events
Pilates inspired exercise class to music overlooking the ocean. Class is free with a donation to the MBL for the season.
Event Type: Other.
Friday, August 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
MBL Club
100 Water Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543.
The Deborah Hogan and Andrew Alspaugh Endowed Lecture
MBL Course Events
Title: "Fungal Evolution in Human Hosts: The Complex Genomic and Phenotypic Landscape of Chronic Cryptococcosis"
Speaker: Paul Magwene, PhD, Professor of Biology and Professor of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke University
Abstract: I will describe our recent studies of genomic and phenotypic evolution of the fungal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans during chronic infections of human patients. We find that genome evolution during chronic cryptococcosis is characterized by an explosion of genomic structural variation, including aneuploidy, loss-and-gain of chromosomal arms, loss-of-heterozygosity, as well as smaller scale deletions and duplications. Radical genomic changes are accompanied by extensive phenotypic diversification in traits such as capsule size, melanization, and drug resistance. Genotypically and phenotypically distinct sub-lineages arise and co-persist within the same tissues, consistent with a model of diversifying selection and niche partitioning in the complex environment of…
Event Type: Courses.
Friday, August 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bay Reading Room.
Friday Evening Lecture Series: “The Promise of Gene-Drives and Other Active Genetic Systems” - Ethan Bier, University of California San Diego
MBL Public Events
Lectures are open to the public for in-person and virtual attendance. No registration required for in-person attendance. Doors open at 7:30 PM, lectures start at 8 PM.“The Promise of Gene-Drives and Other Active Genetic Systems”
Ethan Bier, Professor of Biology, University of California San Diego
Porter Lecture
Registration link: https://mbl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6vlMUo0BSD6vVfyJUgIDqA#/registration, Lecture Abstract: This lecture will explore the application of CRISPR-based tools to gene drives and the development of other active genetic elements. Topics will include using CRISPR and gene drive principles in somatic cell genetics and genome engineering, as well as real-world applications of active genetics—such as combating insect-borne diseases like malaria, reversing insecticide resistance, and removing antibiotic resistance from bacteria in both environmental and clinical contexts. The lecture will also address the ethical considerations surrounding CRISPR and other transformative biological…
Virtual Information: https://mbl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6vlMUo0BSD6vVfyJUgIDqA#/registration. Event Type: Friday Evening Lecture.
Friday, August 8, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Cornelia Clapp Auditorium
7 MBL Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543.
For more info visit www.mbl.edu. Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Woods Hole Science Stroll
MBL Public Events
Join us for a celebration of the world-class ocean science happening in Woods Hole! This family-friendly annual event features up-close views of ocean robots, along with science displays, animal touch tanks, and hands-on activities. Learn about Woods Hole’s six major science institutions, the U.S. Coast Guard, and local environment and education-focused non-profits. Fun for the whole family!
Parking in Woods Hole is limited. We encourage people to ride their bikes to Woods Hole or take the WHOOSH Trolley.
More info: https://woodsholesciencestroll.org/.
Event Type: Other.
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Water Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543.
For more info visit woodsholesciencestroll.org. Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Monday, August 11, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Exercise Class with Isabelle Slotine
MBL Public Events
Pilates inspired exercise class to music overlooking the ocean. Class is free with a donation to the MBL for the season.
Event Type: Other.
Monday, August 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
MBL Club
100 Water Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543.
Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Optical Microscopy and Imaging in the Biomedical Sciences Course Begins
MBL Course Events
The Optical Microscopy and Imaging in the Biomedical Sciences course runs from August 12 – August 22, 2025.
Directors: Michelle Itano, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and Wesley Legant, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
This course will enable the participants to obtain and interpret high quality microscope data, to understand and assess potential artifacts, to perform quantitative optical measurements, and to generate digital images for documentation and analysis that accurately present the data.
Event Type: Courses.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
Marine Biological Laboratory, 7 MBL St, Woods Hole, MA 02543.
For more info visit www.mbl.edu. Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Exercise Class with Isabelle Slotine
MBL Public Events
Pilates inspired exercise class to music overlooking the ocean. Class is free with a donation to the MBL for the season.
Event Type: Other.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
MBL Club
100 Water Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543.
Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Undergraduate Research Poster Session
MBL Public Events
Our Summer Research Undergrads will present their research posters at the Annual Undergraduate Research Poster Session Thursday, August 14th from 3 to 5 pm in the Meigs Room. We hope you will drop by to support the students!
Event Type: Special Seminar.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Swope Center, Meigs Room
5 North Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543.
Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Friday, August 15, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Exercise Class with Isabelle Slotine
MBL Public Events
Pilates inspired exercise class to music overlooking the ocean. Class is free with a donation to the MBL for the season.
Event Type: Other.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
MBL Club
100 Water Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543.
Friday Evening Lecture Series: “From Curiosity to Discovery: My Quest for Excellence in RNA Science” - Blanton Tolbert, University of Pennsylvania
MBL Public Events
Lectures are open to the public for in-person and virtual attendance. No registration required for in-person attendance. Doors open at 7:30 PM, lectures start at 8 PM.“From Curiosity to Discovery: My Quest for Excellence in RNA Science”
Blanton Tolbert, Jacob Gershon-Cohen Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Pennsylvania
Registraton link: https://mbl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l7Z3mcTfQLOnQCC9xTC3KA#/registration, Blanton S. Tolbert is Vice President of Science Leadership and Culture, Howard Hughes Medical Institute; and Jacob Gershon-Cohen Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Pennsylvania. Tolbert leads HHMI’s Center for the Advancement of Science Leadership and Culture where he directs a portfolio of current and new programs at the undergraduate and graduate level, an initiative to better equip HHMI scientists to provide culturally aware mentorship, a curriculum to grow scientists’ skills to maintain inclusive environments, and activities to develop strategic…
Virtual Information: https://mbl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l7Z3mcTfQLOnQCC9xTC3KA#/registration. Event Type: Friday Evening Lecture.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Cornelia Clapp Auditorium
7 MBL Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543.
For more info visit www.mbl.edu. Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Monday, August 18, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Exercise Class with Isabelle Slotine
MBL Public Events
Pilates inspired exercise class to music overlooking the ocean. Class is free with a donation to the MBL for the season.
Event Type: Other.
Monday, August 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
MBL Club
100 Water Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543.
Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Exercise Class with Isabelle Slotine
MBL Public Events
Pilates inspired exercise class to music overlooking the ocean. Class is free with a donation to the MBL for the season.
Event Type: Other.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
MBL Club
100 Water Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543.
Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Friday, August 22, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. AI@MBL: Machine Learning for Microscopy Image Analysis Course Begins
MBL Course Events
The AI@MBL: Machine Learning for Microscopy Image Analysis course runs from August 22 – September 6, 2025.
Directors: Jan Funke, HHMI Janelia Research Campus; and Shalin Mehta, Chan Zuckerberg Biohub, San Francisco
The goal of this course is to familiarize researchers in the life sciences with state-of-the-art deep learning techniques for microscopy image analysis and to introduce them to tools and frameworks that facilitate independent application of the learned material after the course.
Event Type: Courses.
Friday, August 22, 2025.
Marine Biological Laboratory, 7 MBL St, Woods Hole, MA 02543.
For more info visit www.mbl.edu. Exercise Class with Isabelle Slotine
MBL Public Events
Pilates inspired exercise class to music overlooking the ocean. Class is free with a donation to the MBL for the season.
Event Type: Other.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
MBL Club
100 Water Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543.
Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Monday, August 25, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Exercise Class with Isabelle Slotine
MBL Public Events
Pilates inspired exercise class to music overlooking the ocean. Class is free with a donation to the MBL for the season.
Event Type: Other.
Monday, August 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
MBL Club
100 Water Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543.
Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Mobile Genetic Elements
MBL Public Events
This meeting brings together experimental and computational scientists seeking to narrow the gap between the fast-paced discovery of transposable elements in silico and the limited number of experimental models amenable to functional studies of structural, mechanistic, and regulatory properties of transposable elements and their impact on prokaryotic and eukaryotic hosts.
Event Type: Conferences.
Thursday, August 28, 2025 – Monday, September 1, 2025.
Swope Center
5 North Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543.
For more info visit www.eventsquid.com. Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Friday, August 29, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Labor Day - MBL Closed
MBL Public Events
Event Type: Other.
Monday, September 1, 2025.
Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm.
Event Type: Other.
Monday, September 1, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Wed-Sat: 11:00 am-4:00 pm.
Event Type: Other.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, September 5, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Society for General Physiologists
MBL Public Events
The Society of General Physiologists is an inclusive, international scientific society whose goal is to advance the understanding of the fundamental physiological mechanisms and physical principles that govern the functioning of biological systems. This year's meeting is entitled, "Tracing the Path of Chloride: From Ion Channels and Transporters to Physiology and Therapeutics.
Event Type: Conferences.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Swope Center
5 North Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543.
For more info visit www.sgpweb.org. Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Wed-Sat: 11:00 am-4:00 pm.
Event Type: Other.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 – Friday, September 12, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Molecular Parasitology Meeting XXXVI
MBL Public Events
MPM brings scientists from across the world together each year to share, learn, and create new friendships and collaborations. Last year, over 50 countries were represented. The meeting will include scientific talks, poster sessions, and social and networking events. Presentations at MPM feature research about a wide range of parasites. The majority of research focuses on understanding molecular mechanisms of parasite biology and control and spans a wide range of topics and approaches, including biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, host-parasite interactions, vector-parasite interactions, population biology, ‘omics analyses, and development of drugs, vaccines, and other new tools.
Event Type: Conferences.
Sunday, September 14, 2025 – Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Swope Center
5 North Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543.
For more info visit www.parasitesrule.com. Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Wed-Sat: 11:00 am-4:00 pm.
Event Type: Other.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – Friday, September 19, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Harvard Molecular Cell Biology Retreat
MBL Public Events
Annual student retreat for the Harvard Molecular Cell Biology program.
Event Type: Conferences.
Friday, September 19, 2025 – Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Swope Center
5 North Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543.
For more info visit cellbio.hms.harvard.edu. Nikon Small World Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years
MBL Public Events
The Nikon Small World Exhibit is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, a true celebration of art and science. Each year, the exhibit travels throughout North America at selected museums and centers for science. As the only Massachusetts exhibit venue, the MBL is pleased to once again host the exhibit and share with you the beauty and complexity of life.
Current Exhibit Hours at the MBL Club:
Wed-Sat: 11:00 am-4:00 pm.
Event Type: Other.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 – Friday, September 26, 2025.
Pierce Exhibit Center,
100 Water Street,
Woods Hole, MA. 02543.
For more info visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. Kuchroo Lab Retreat
MBL Public Events
Annual retreat for the Kuchroo Laboratory from Harvard. The major focus of research in the laboratory is the regulation of T cell responses in the context of autoimmune disease. Particular focus is given to elucidating the role of cytokines and transcription factors in the differentiation of CD4+ T helper subsets in disease, the role of co-stimulatory and co-inhibitory receptors and their ligands in the regulation of autoreactive T cell responses, and the role of the TIM family of molecules in regulating effector and regulatory T cells.
Event Type: Conferences.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 – Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Swope Center
5 North Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543.
For more info visit kuchroolab.bwh.harvard.edu. Tufts Molecular Cardiology Research Institute
MBL Public Events
Annual meeting of the Tufts Molecular Cardiology Research Institute.
Event Type: Conferences.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 – Friday, September 26, 2025.
Swope Center
5 North Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543.
For more info visit www.tuftsmedicine.org. Harvard Speech and Hearing Biosciences and Technology
MBL Public Events
Annual retreat for students from Harvard's Speech and Hearing Biosciences and Technology program.
Event Type: Conferences.
Friday, September 26, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Swope Center
5 North Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543.
For more info visit shbtphd.hms.harvard.edu. Indigenous People's Day
MBL Public Events
Event Type: Other.
Monday, October 13, 2025.