​The mission of CABS is to: * Advance public engagement with science by increasing accessibility and participation in life science research. * Encourage experimentation with biology and technological innovation by creating a safe laboratory environment focused on scientific inquiry and learning. * Promote, transparent and environmentally responsible research and engineering practices, and ethical use of biotechnology through public education. * Build a community of practice that promotes awareness of the relevance of biological research to the public by creating, adapting and disseminating best practices.