Worked with Rice iGEM Team, helped them develop software for their project. Provided input on development process, choice of software, and then gave suggestions as time went on. This year our team was contacted by the team at Rice University to assist with the development of a software project they wanted to create. We discussed the project with them and advised them throughout the summer, and in return they helped to test our database and provided us with beta testers. As a software team, we had the skills necessary to provide assistance to the Rice wet lab team, and creating ties with other iGEM teams is an important part of the competition. Despite the fact that they compete directly with our university’s wet lab team, we still offered our help. We know that, as an iGEM team, the creation of useful software and scientific discoveries/inventions is more important than winning accolades at the competition.