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<p class="tmP" style="padding-bottom: 1.5em;">"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."
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<p class="tmP">Dan is in his fourth year of Biological Engineering at the University of Guelph, having already completed a Bachelor of Business Administration at Wilfrid Laurier University. He also completed two years of BSc Biology at York University before transferring to engineering. Dan plans to be in some form of undergrad program for the rest of his natural life. <br><br>
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<p class="tmP" style="padding-bottom: 1.5em;">"When I first started I learned so much about how a lab functions and gained exposure to numerous different lab techniques that I would likely never get to experience until my later years. The experience I have gained and the people I’ve worked with are all amazing. I can honestly say that I feel like a real scientist and am excited for what new challenges and opportunities are to come.
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<p class="tmP">Jehoshua is in fifth year of Microbiology with minors in Molecular Biology and Genetics as well as Philosophy at the University of Guelph. His responsibilities ranged from securing lab space and materials to lots of primer designing and avoiding ethidium bromide contamination in our gel work. As a microbiologist, he did a lot of the growth and isolation work, with a highlight for him this year being an 8 segmented plate he was able to get isolated colonies from. He has aided in the development of lab protocols, obtaining funding for the team and generating interest of Guelph iGEM at the faculty and student level.<br><br>
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<p class="tmP">Nykole is in her final semester of Molecular Biology and Genetics at the University of Guelph, and a graduate of the Biotechnology Technician program at Conestoga College. She is currently employed as a Transgenic Canola Research Assistant at the University of Guelph and Saturn AgroSciences, and upon graduating will become a full-time employee in January 2019. Her main responsibilities within iGEM include laboratory work, experimental design, assisting in lab inventory and ordering, mentorship of other lab team members with technical tricks of the trade. She has also been helping the team with fundraising, awareness efforts, recruiting, social media, literature reviews and coding the wiki. <br><br>
 
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Outside of the lab, Nykole has somewhat of an eclectic collection of hobbies. She does all sorts of crafts from drawing to wood-burning, digital art to jewelry-making, you name it! She works part-time at an engraving shop to help pay for her other hobbies. She is an avid (and competitive!) player of Catan, as well as a variety of other board and video games. She holds a world record for a <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> protein fold in the game ”foldit” and is recognized in a published journal for one of her contributions to a protein solution. Did we mention she’s a bit of a nerd? <br><br>
 
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"iGEM has given me the opportunity to engage in synthetic biology in a way that I would not have been able to do as part of my degree. It has exposed me to scientific organizations and individuals at the cutting edge of synthetic biology that have broadened my horizons and inspired me to steer my career in the direction this exploding industry. It has also equipped me with molecular biological techniques that I would not have otherwise had the opportunity to learn. Attending the iGEM Giant Jamboree was one of the most important and exciting experiences of my life. It was like walking around in the future - surrounded by so much bleeding-edge scientific research conducted by such talented scientists was beyond inspiring. I have been privileged to have worked with so many talented people, both in my team an in the larger iGEM community. iGEM is what has made and continues to make my Guelph undergraduate career memorable."
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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

"I had joined iGEM because as I was very interested in gaining lab experience and being part of competitive team in a new and growing field. I absolutely love biology and I knew this was something I wanted to be a part of the moment I heard of iGEM."
- Larsen

What Was Your First Year on the Team Like?

"When I first started I learned so much about how a lab functions and gained exposure to numerous different lab techniques that I would likely never get to experience until my later years. The experience I have gained and the people I’ve worked with are all amazing. I can honestly say that I feel like a real scientist and am excited for what new challenges and opportunities are to come. "
- Larsen

"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?

"iGEM has given me the opportunity to engage in synthetic biology in a way that I would not have been able to do as part of my degree. It has exposed me to scientific organizations and individuals at the cutting edge of synthetic biology that have broadened my horizons and inspired me to steer my career in the direction this exploding industry. It has also equipped me with molecular biological techniques that I would not have otherwise had the opportunity to learn. Attending the iGEM Giant Jamboree was one of the most important and exciting experiences of my life. It was like walking around in the future - surrounded by so much bleeding-edge scientific research conducted by such talented scientists was beyond inspiring. I have been privileged to have worked with so many talented people, both in my team an in the larger iGEM community. iGEM is what has made and continues to make my Guelph undergraduate career memorable."
- Dan

"During my first few years of my undergraduate career, I had difficulty finding a club or team that was the right fit for me. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to join Guelph iGEM. Not only has iGEM provided me with an absolutely amazing extracurricular experience, but it has also proven to have been a great way to work outside of the standard school track. We are able to think critically both as scientists and as artists, in a meaningful way with positive end goals. Personally, iGEM has presented so many networking and partnership opportunities to me and I look forward to growing in my career as a scientist with the support of literally thousands of like-minded individuals at the leading-edge of biotechnology. As an extra bonus, iGEM has acted as the foundation for meeting some incredible people, leading to what are sure to become lifelong friendships."
- Nykole

University of Guelph iGEM 2018