Date: May 18th 2018
Description: We had a long talk about our projects, focusing on the discussion and exchange of ideas. It was a really prolific conference were we share our project ideas and future plans for it.
Why is it important? Because we learned about a problem our country is facing, and not only that but we identified an opportunity to help solve this issue.
Date: September 3th 2018
Description: We collaborated in a science musical video by recording a fragment of the song interpreted by us.
Why is it important? Because we were able to help Tec CEM team with an idea they had while at the same we had the chance to get to know a lot of teams all over the world and identify other opportunities of collaborating.
Date: June 8th 2018
Description: We had a long talk about our projects, discussing and exchanging ideas. It was a really prolific conference were we came up with things in common, since they are also working with pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Why is it important? Because this helped us to share information, ideas, and concepts as well as we discussed strategies and gave feedback to each other because both of us are working with cytokines.
Date: June 14th 2018
Description: We shared our projects, discussed and exchanged ideas, to improve our projects.
Why is it important? Because with this talk we acquired new ideas for our project. We think their project is very interesting and meaningful because it has an impact in their community.
Date: October 4th 2018
Description: We answered a survey they sent us regarding laboratory practices.
Why is it important? Because this survey helped them to validate their project.
Date: October 7th 2018
Description: They helped us by taking a picture in an iconic place from their city (monument, structure, etc.) holding a sign with the #ScienceEverywhere , they also indicated how far they were from the Giant Jamboree (in km). They published this picture in their social media.
Why is it important? Because they helped us to diffuse how science is present around the world.
Date: October 9th 2018
Description: They helped us by taking a picture in an iconic place from their city (monument, structure, etc.) holding a sign with the #ScienceEverywhere , they also indicated how far they were from the Giant Jamboree (in km). They published this picture in their social media.
Why is it important? Because they helped us to diffuse how science is present around the world.
Date: October 13th 2018
Description: They helped us by taking a picture in an iconic place from their city (monument, structure, etc.) holding a sign with the #ScienceEverywhere, they also indicated how far they were from the Giant Jamboree (in km). They published this picture in their social media.
Why is it important? Because they helped us to diffuse how science is present around the world.
Date:June 28th 2018
Description: We uploaded a series of pictures and infographics to our social media according to an agenda the Stony Brook team gave us.
Why is it important? Because with this we helped them show the fun part of science , as well as we helped to create awareness about iGEM and synthetic biology in our community.
Date:July 13th 2018
Description: We answered an extensive survey about our project, our country and our city. We described our traditions, regional food and usages.
Why is it important? Because it creates awareness about the presence of iGEM in Latin America, as well as we were able share our culture with other countries.
Date:October 10th 2018
Description: We conduct measurements, such as fluorescence with our constructs in a plate reader. Our PI answered a survey about synthetic biology, laboratory work, safety and ethics addressed to experienced scientists working on the synthetic biology field.
Why is it important? Because we contributed with their project in an experimental way, as well as we share some of our knowledge to help them improve their project.
Date:October 13th 2018
Description: We answered a survey about water pollution.
Why is it important? Because it helped on the development of their project.
Date:October 13th 2018
Description: We answered a survey about dual use of research.
Why is it important? Because it creates awareness about the incorrect use of investigations.
Date:October 13th 2018
Description: We answered a survey about chassis bacteria and nicotine.
Why is it important? Because it collects important opinions about important topics about synthetic biology.
Date:October 13th 2018
Description: We answered a survey about iGEM’s environment.
Why is it important? Because it improves the whole competition.
Date:October 14th 2018
Description: We use EtBR with DNA samples to help them with the validation of their new DNA quantification protocol.
Why is it important? Because it will help future teams to finish their projects even if they have limited resources.
