WALTHAM — The Healey administration on Friday announced $12.7 million in grants through the Massachusetts Life Science Center to boost life sciences education and workforce development.

The center is awarding more than $3.3 million for 49 projects through the STEM Equipment and Professional Development Grant Program. This funding will serve nearly 56,000 students at 131 schools and provide professional development opportunities for more than 320 teachers. The program prepares students for life sciences careers by enabling schools to purchase lab equipment, materials, supplies, and technology, and provide teachers with professional development opportunities that support the implementation of advanced curricula and standards alignment.

Awardees include:

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