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<p1>November 19, 2015 </p1> | <p1>November 19, 2015 </p1> | ||
<p1>Family Science Night, Tolbert Elementary School, Invited by teacher, Karla Paulson</p1> | <p1>Family Science Night, Tolbert Elementary School, Invited by teacher, Karla Paulson</p1> | ||
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+ | <p1>We were invited by Tolbert Elementary school teacher, Mrs. Karla Paulson, after she saw our fun learning activities at Loudoun Stem Day. In a fun-filled night, our iGEM team taught students and families about DNA structure, inheritance and how a plasmid works. These activities were modeled off of William and Mary’s iGEM team’s synthetic biology curriculum.</p1> | ||
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<p1>Kids and adults alike enjoyed the activities; a set of twins made the exact same DNA trait bracelet and were exhilarated by the concept that their DNA was identical. Another little girl had an ‘aha’ moment when she realized that the order in which she put the different colored marshmallows to make a “twizzler DNA” encoded the information contained in every living thing. Even though the trait bracelet activity appeared childish, many parents and teachers were intrigued by the uniqueness of each person’s trait bracelet leading them further to inquire how our genomes work and transitioned to how genomes can be edited. </p1> | <p1>Kids and adults alike enjoyed the activities; a set of twins made the exact same DNA trait bracelet and were exhilarated by the concept that their DNA was identical. Another little girl had an ‘aha’ moment when she realized that the order in which she put the different colored marshmallows to make a “twizzler DNA” encoded the information contained in every living thing. Even though the trait bracelet activity appeared childish, many parents and teachers were intrigued by the uniqueness of each person’s trait bracelet leading them further to inquire how our genomes work and transitioned to how genomes can be edited. </p1> | ||
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<p1>http://www.synbioproject.org/events/synthetic-biology-101-an-evening-of-casual-science-conversations/</p1> | <p1>http://www.synbioproject.org/events/synthetic-biology-101-an-evening-of-casual-science-conversations/</p1> | ||
+ | <p1>At the American Microbiology Society’s Synthetic Biology 101: An Evening of Casual Science Conversations organized by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, we met with microbiology experts and researchers in the DC Metro Area. Speaking to a largely technical audience, our team members presented our research and networked with leaders in the molecular biology industry. Through showcasing our poster and iGEM wiki, we engaged in stimulating conversations, from the significance of iGEM to us as high school students, to our shared vision with iGEM about the importance of engaging the public on the safety and ethics of synthetic biology. </p1> | ||
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<p1>http://www.synbioproject.org/events/the-rise-of-diybio/<p1> | <p1>http://www.synbioproject.org/events/the-rise-of-diybio/<p1> | ||
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<p1>Our team was invited to speak at Woodrow Wilson International Center’s panel discussion on synthetic biology and DIY Bio at the FabLab, DC’s premier makerspace. The only students on a panel of synthetic biology experts and leaders in the budding DIY bio community, we shared our unique perspective. Our team discussed our research, voiced our opinions on broader issues concerning synthetic biology, and emphasized the importance of teamwork and leadership in research. The Panel Discussion was moderated by Dr. Todd Kulken of the Woodrow Wilson International Center’s Synthetic Biology Project.</p1> | <p1>Our team was invited to speak at Woodrow Wilson International Center’s panel discussion on synthetic biology and DIY Bio at the FabLab, DC’s premier makerspace. The only students on a panel of synthetic biology experts and leaders in the budding DIY bio community, we shared our unique perspective. Our team discussed our research, voiced our opinions on broader issues concerning synthetic biology, and emphasized the importance of teamwork and leadership in research. The Panel Discussion was moderated by Dr. Todd Kulken of the Woodrow Wilson International Center’s Synthetic Biology Project.</p1> | ||
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+ | <i><p1>Panelists: From our iGEM Team, Adriel Sumathipala (in photo, holding microphone) and Marissa Sumathipala, and Dr. Nina Arendtsz; Dr. Tom Burkett (BUGSS), Shawn Moshasha (Open Bio Labs) and Phyllis Klein (Fab Lab DC) . Dr. Todd Kulken making the opening address, video showing Dr. Kulken of “Rise of Do-It-Yourself Biology”, and our iGEM Poster at the event.</p1></i> | ||
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<p1>May 26, 2016</p1> | <p1>May 26, 2016</p1> | ||
− | < | + | <p1>We were invited to showcase our iGEM research project at the Regional Manufacturing Institute, along with many other student demonstrating projects in coding, robotics, 3D printing, and more. The RMI gala is acclaimed as one of the best networking events in manufacturing. Throughout the event, we talked to leaders in manufacturing, engineers, and scientists, discussing the future of manufacturing, how we, as students, envisioned our role in that future, and how synthetic biology could one day be a significant aspect in the future of manufacturing.</p1> |
+ | <p1>We received positive feedback regarding the manufacturing aspect of our research; many on the business side of manufacturing affirmed the benefits of innovating biological solutions as alternatives to the current solutions. Furthermore, many commended us for pursuing a project designed to be implemented in manufacturing, and how having bright young minds will further the field of manufacturing.</p1> | ||
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Public Outreach
2015 Loudoun STEM Day
STEM-mania at Tolbert Elementary School
Panel Discussion at DC Fab Lab
Photo Credit: Phyllis Klein