Why Did You Join iGEM?

"I joined iGEM because I wanted to get some research experience as I want to go on to do my PhD. After joining, it became much much more than that. Yes, I got that research experience, but I became part of the bigger iGEM community which I will stay apart of and hopefully help shape in years to come."
- Nicole

"I joined iGEM because to me it seemed like a great way to get my foot in the door in terms of lab experience, which ideally would help me get into a professor’s lab down the road."
- Ruth

What Was Your First Year on the Team Like?

"This past summer was definitely a steep learning curve for me and there was a lot to do and learn, from patch plating to running and interpreting gels. I learned a lot of practical skills, and when I took MBG*3350 Lab Methods in Molecular Biology this past semester, I realized just how much I learned because most of the things we did in that course were things I had already done or observed over the summer (which made the course really easy to get a good mark in!). I also got to present our team’s poster at a conference alongside graduate students, and how many undergraduates get to do that? It’s a great learning experience and I would 10/10 recommend giving iGEM a shot if you’re at all thinking about grad school because it gives you a taste of what research is actually like in the day-to-day, which is a really valuable opportunity."
- Ruth

"Joining the Guelph iGEM team was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Being on this team has allowed me to expand my knowledge in all domains. I have learned an exceptional amount about lab work, research, and everything that goes into having a great research project. I have met incredible people that share the same interests and passions as I do."
- Nicole

How Has iGEM Impacted Your School and/or Career?

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