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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The newness of synthetic biology means that much of the population is not even aware that it exists (see [http://www.nanotechproject.org/publications/archive/8286/ Awareness & Attitudes Study]). Therefore, an important aspect of our outreach efforts is to introduce the topic of synthetic biology<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">, </del>show its potential. We also hope to give people the foundational information that they need in order to understand future scientific developments. This form of outreach will help to improve the scientific literacy of the general population.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The newness of synthetic biology means that much of the population is not even aware that it exists (see [http://www.nanotechproject.org/publications/archive/8286/ Awareness & Attitudes Study]). Therefore, an important aspect of our outreach efforts is to introduce the topic of synthetic biology <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">and </ins>show its potential. We also hope to give people the foundational information that they need in order to understand future scientific developments. This form of outreach will help to improve the scientific literacy of the general population.</div></td></tr>
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</table>Leah Kocsishttp://2009.igem.org/wiki/index.php?title=Team:Waterloo/Human_Practices&diff=149931&oldid=prevLeah Kocsis: /* oGEM: Gathering of Ontario iGEM Teams, May 29th 2009 */2009-10-21T17:54:08Z<p><span class="autocomment">oGEM: Gathering of Ontario iGEM Teams, May 29th 2009</span></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><p>The day kicked off with the keynote address which was given by Andrew Hessel on "Why Synthetic Biology Is So Disruptive" To view a movie of his presentation check out this link: [http://igem.uwaterloo.ca/Video:Hessel Video: Hessel]. The talk, open to the public, was insightful for iGEM participants as well as Waterloo students and professors wishing to learn more about what synthetic biology is and where it is headed for the future.</p></div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><p>The day kicked off with the keynote address which was given by Andrew Hessel on "Why Synthetic Biology Is So Disruptive" To view a movie of his presentation check out this link: [http://igem.uwaterloo.ca/Video:Hessel Video: Hessel]. The talk, open to the public, was insightful for iGEM participants as well as Waterloo students and professors wishing to learn more about what synthetic biology is and where it is headed for the future.</p></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><p>The day then turned over to discussions which centered around creating an Ontario community of iGEM teams as well as goals for creating more communication and support between teams. Mads Kaern, advisor to the University of Ottawa team made a presentation on "How to Run a Successful iGEM Team" which was insightful for veteran and rookie teams.</p></div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><p>The day then turned over to discussions which centered around creating an Ontario community of iGEM teams as well as goals for creating more communication and support between teams. Mads Kaern, advisor to the University of Ottawa team made a presentation on "How to Run a Successful iGEM Team" which was insightful for veteran and rookie teams.</p></div></td></tr>
</table>Leah Kocsishttp://2009.igem.org/wiki/index.php?title=Team:Waterloo/Human_Practices&diff=147881&oldid=prevJheil: /* Conclusions & Future Plans */2009-10-21T16:18:57Z<p><span class="autocomment">Conclusions & Future Plans</span></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><p>This event allowed us to communicate with members of the public who did not know very much about synthetic biology. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Many </del>of them seemed very unsure <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">at first at </del>what we were trying to accomplish. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>Some people even likened it to genetic engineering disasters or out of control pathogens. Once we explained more clearly the potential and goals behind iGEM people felt much more comfortable and engaged. The hands-on displays were very helpful in sharing some foundational information that will help individuals to understand scientific developments in the future. Having demonstrations showed the group that modern science is not <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">sometihng </del>that happens in secret laboratories but can be accessible on different levels to virtually anyone.</p></div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><p>This event allowed us to communicate with members of the public who did not know very much about synthetic biology. <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">At first, many </ins>of them seemed very unsure <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">about </ins>what we were trying to accomplish. Some people even likened it to genetic engineering disasters or out<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">-</ins>of<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">-</ins>control pathogens. Once we explained more clearly the potential and goals behind iGEM people felt much more comfortable and engaged. The hands-on displays were very helpful in sharing some foundational information that will help individuals to understand scientific developments in the future. Having demonstrations showed the group that modern science is not <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">something </ins>that happens in secret laboratories but can be accessible on different levels to virtually anyone.</p></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>On Wednesday, March 17th several hundred potential Waterloo students were able to take part in a lab tour where they were able to <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">take </del>participate in hands on <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">activitie</del>. The high school students learned more about iGEM, synthetic biology, and opportunities in science. Students were able to view GFP in Arabidopsis thaliana under a fluorescent microscope, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">learned </del>about our past projects, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">practiced </del>pippetting <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">and learned </del>about gel electrophoresis, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">viewed </del>results for gel electrophoresis, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">learned </del>about the importance of model organisms, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">examined </del>RFP plates, and <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">were introduced to synthetic biology</del>. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>This event allowed us to illustrate the exciting opportunities in science and engineering to students beginning post-secondary education. </div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>On Wednesday, March 17th several hundred potential Waterloo students were able to take part in a lab tour where they were able to participate in hands on <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">activities</ins>. The high school students learned more about iGEM, synthetic biology, and opportunities in science. Students were able to view GFP in <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">''</ins>Arabidopsis thaliana<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">'' </ins>under a fluorescent microscope, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">learn </ins>about our past projects, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">practice </ins>pippetting<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">, learn </ins>about gel electrophoresis, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">view </ins>results for gel electrophoresis, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">learn </ins>about the importance of model organisms, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">examine </ins>RFP plates, and <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">learn about past iGEM projects</ins>. This event allowed us to illustrate the exciting opportunities in science and engineering to students beginning post-secondary education. </div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><p>This was a really rewarding experience for us because we were able to make a strong impression on students who were trying to choose their science career path. Many of the students who participated in the event were unsure what options were available to them as science students. When we educated the group about iGEM and synthetic biology they were extremely interested in how they could pursue this path in their education and what possible careers it could lead to. Some of the students stayed in the lab for a long period of time checking out all of the <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">demos </del>and trying to gain as much experience as possible. It was really great to see high school students so keen about expanding their science horizons <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">and </del>has inspired us to try and enrich the science experience of as many students as possible. </p></div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><p>This was a really rewarding experience for us because we were able to make a strong impression on students who were trying to choose their science career path. Many of the students who participated in the event were unsure what options were available to them as science students. When we educated the group about iGEM and synthetic biology they were extremely interested in how they could pursue this path in their education and what possible careers it could lead to. Some of the students stayed in the lab for a long period of time checking out all of the <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">demonstrations </ins>and trying to gain as much experience as possible. It was really great to see high school students so keen about expanding their science horizons<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">. It </ins>has inspired us to try and enrich the science experience of as many students as possible. </p></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Science stands in an exciting position; in labs all over the world scientists work tirelessly to master the precise workings of cellular machinery, the genetic code, and intricate protein structures. Applications facilitated by the development of new technologies become more obvious and more essential each day. Problems we face in world-hunger, pollution, and disease, necessitate the development of these groundbreaking technologies. Science, and in particular biology, has advanced to a critical stage, which promises to deliver exciting, life changing, and even paradigm shifting advances. </div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Science stands in an exciting position; in labs all over the world scientists work tirelessly to master the precise workings of cellular machinery, the genetic code, and intricate protein structures. Applications facilitated by the development of new technologies become more obvious and more essential each day. Problems we face in world-hunger, pollution, and disease, necessitate the development of these groundbreaking technologies. Science, and in particular biology, has advanced to a critical stage, which promises to deliver exciting, life changing, and even paradigm shifting advances. </div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Well… </del>at least that’s what we think. </div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Well, </ins>at least that’s what we think. </div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>As budding synthetic biologists and students of science, the development of a <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">new, </del>game changing technology is something that excites and intrigues us. However, not everyone feels the same way. Much of the world young or old, educated or uneducated, simply <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">don’t </del>get the same thrill from science. </div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>As budding synthetic biologists and students of science, the development of a game<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">-</ins>changing technology is something that excites and intrigues us. However, not everyone feels the same way. Much of the world young or old, educated or uneducated, simply <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">doesn’t </ins>get the same thrill from science. </div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The newness of synthetic biology means that much of the population is not even aware that it exists (see [http://www.nanotechproject.org/publications/archive/8286/ Awareness & Attitudes Study]). Therefore, an important aspect of our outreach efforts is to introduce the topic of synthetic biology <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">and present </del>its <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">current position and the promise that it holds</del>. We also hope to give people the foundational information that they need in order to understand future scientific developments. This form of outreach will help to improve the scientific literacy of the general population.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The newness of synthetic biology means that much of the population is not even aware that it exists (see [http://www.nanotechproject.org/publications/archive/8286/ Awareness & Attitudes Study]). Therefore, an important aspect of our outreach efforts is to introduce the topic of synthetic biology<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">, show </ins>its <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">potential</ins>. We also hope to give people the foundational information that they need in order to understand future scientific developments. This form of outreach will help to improve the scientific literacy of the general population.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Another emerging issue is <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">that of </del>misconceptions <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">and fallacies</del>. In the development of synthetic biology, as with many new technologies, there is still much to learn and discover. As a result, the information made available to the public is often not a comprehensive, accurate picture of synthetic biology.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Another emerging issue is misconceptions <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">held by the general public</ins>. In the development of synthetic biology, as with many new technologies, there is still much to learn and discover. As a result, the information made available to the public is often not a comprehensive, accurate picture of synthetic biology.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The following are the goals that we hope to achieve through educational outreach:</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The following are the goals that we hope to achieve through educational outreach:</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>For more information about outreach and synthetic biology <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">check out</del>:</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>For more information about outreach and synthetic biology <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">see</ins>:</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*This [http://www.nanotechproject.org/publications/archive/8286/ ground breaking study] by Peter D. Hart Research Associates, Inc. on awareness and attitudes of the public about synthetic biology found that 9 of 10 individuals think the public should know more about developping technologies</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*This [http://www.nanotechproject.org/publications/archive/8286/ ground breaking study] by Peter D. Hart Research Associates, Inc. on awareness and attitudes of the public about synthetic biology found that 9 of 10 individuals think the public should know more about developping technologies</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*[http://2020science.org/ 2020 Science] aims to provide a complete picture on the development of new sciences</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*[http://2020science.org/ 2020 Science] aims to provide a complete picture on the development of new sciences</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The method that we have chosen <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">by which </del>to achieve our goals is science education. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>This is the avenue most accessible and familiar to us as science students. By participating in events in our community we are able to influence multiple audiences by different means. Our outreach efforts are <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">primarilty </del>focused at young students still deciding whether to continue in the field of science, students <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">pursung a </del>science education, and the general public. Some of the events facilitated delivering the information on a small scale (in depth discussions with one or two students) while other events necessitated speaking more generally to larger groups. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> Each of the </del>events fostered synthetic biology awareness <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">for one or multiple audiences </del>and were <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">in addition </del>great learning experiences for our team. </div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The method that we have chosen to achieve our goals is science education. This is the avenue most accessible and familiar to us as science students. By participating in events in our community we are able to influence multiple audiences by different means. Our outreach efforts are <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">primarily </ins>focused at young students still deciding whether to continue in the field of science, students <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">pursing </ins>science education, and the general public. Some of the events facilitated delivering the information on a small scale (in depth discussions with one or two students) while other events necessitated speaking more generally to larger groups. <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">The </ins>events fostered synthetic biology awareness and were great learning experiences for our team. </div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>ESQ ([http://esq.uwaterloo.ca/ Engineering Science Quest]) is a day camp hosted at the University of Waterloo <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">which </del>brings hundreds of curious young minds to Waterloo each year to learn more about science and engineering. We held a weekly activity for the campers that introduced concepts <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">like </del>DNA and synthetic biology. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>The campers were aged 10-13 with only basic knowledge of molecular biology based topics. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>After learning about the basis of synthetic biology and some of the exciting potential applications the campers extracted DNA from their own cheek cells. The activity allowed us to share our excitement and passion for science with young budding scientists. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>This program is something we plan to develop and continue in the future. </div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>ESQ ([http://esq.uwaterloo.ca/ Engineering Science Quest]) is a day camp hosted at the University of Waterloo <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">that </ins>brings hundreds of curious young minds to Waterloo each year to learn more about science and engineering. We held a weekly activity for the campers that introduced concepts <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">of </ins>DNA and synthetic biology. The campers were aged 10-13 with only basic knowledge of molecular biology based topics. After learning about the basis of synthetic biology and some of the exciting potential applications<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">, </ins>the campers extracted DNA from their own cheek cells. The activity allowed us to share our excitement and passion for science with young budding scientists. This program is something we plan to develop and continue in the future. </div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Students were also <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">give </del>a protocol to extract DNA from fruit with materials that can be found around the house, you can <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">check out </del>this protocol here: [http://igem.uwaterloo.ca/share/Outreach/DNA%Fruit%Extraction2.pdf download the protocol]. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>We hope that this will engage <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">the </del>students outside of the classroom and get them excited about science <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">of their own volition</del>.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Students were also <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">given </ins>a protocol to extract DNA from fruit with materials that can be found around the house, you can <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">find </ins>this protocol here: [http://igem.uwaterloo.ca/share/Outreach/DNA%Fruit%Extraction2.pdf download the protocol]. We hope that this <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">initiative </ins>will <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">help </ins>engage students outside of the classroom and get them excited about science.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>You can also [http://igem.uwaterloo.ca/share/Outreach/ESQ_presentation.ppt download the presentation] we used to introduce concepts like DNA and synthetic biology to the students (approximate age of the campers was 10-12)</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>You can also [http://igem.uwaterloo.ca/share/Outreach/ESQ_presentation.ppt download the presentation] we used to introduce concepts like DNA and synthetic biology to the students (approximate age of the campers was 10-12)</div></td></tr>
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