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| − | <p> | + | <p>The Kingston Science Rendezvous is an annual event that showcases current research in the fields of science and engineering to the community. QGEM saw it as an excellent opportunity to connect with people from different ages and background, and we held a booth that presented some interesting science experiments and demonstrations. At the event we had three stations, the first demonstrated the process of kiwi DNA extraction with household materials. This was meant to establish the idea that science experiments can take place in everyday life and to encourage parents to explore science-related projects with their children at home. The second was a microscope station presenting a set of fruit fly abdomen cross section under the microscope. This was prepared by one of our volunteers and many were impressed by the anatomy of the fruit fly. We took the chance to explain the importance of fruit flies in genetic research and gave children an idea of the variety of work geneticists carry out. Both parents and children had shown great interest as fruit flies are commonly seen in households and yet it was rare for people to be able to see their organs and inner structures. Our microscope set-up also featured other prepared slides containing different types of plankton. By allowing participants to use the microscope, they were able to gain a better appreciation for both how this technology works, as well as the microorganisms and microparticles that compose the world we live in. The third component of our booth was the use of a virtual reality (VR) headset with the app InCell VR. This application allowed participants to get an in-depth view of the inside of a human cell at the molecular level. Children were able to see cell components including the nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes during this interactive virtual experience. Although it was difficult to explain complicated concepts and experimental procedures to young children as it was their first time approaching the field of genetics, they were mostly fascinated and intrigued. |
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Revision as of 19:42, 18 July 2018
Community Engagement
Science Rendezvous
The Kingston Science Rendezvous is an annual event that showcases current research in the fields of science and engineering to the community. QGEM saw it as an excellent opportunity to connect with people from different ages and background, and we held a booth that presented some interesting science experiments and demonstrations. At the event we had three stations, the first demonstrated the process of kiwi DNA extraction with household materials. This was meant to establish the idea that science experiments can take place in everyday life and to encourage parents to explore science-related projects with their children at home. The second was a microscope station presenting a set of fruit fly abdomen cross section under the microscope. This was prepared by one of our volunteers and many were impressed by the anatomy of the fruit fly. We took the chance to explain the importance of fruit flies in genetic research and gave children an idea of the variety of work geneticists carry out. Both parents and children had shown great interest as fruit flies are commonly seen in households and yet it was rare for people to be able to see their organs and inner structures. Our microscope set-up also featured other prepared slides containing different types of plankton. By allowing participants to use the microscope, they were able to gain a better appreciation for both how this technology works, as well as the microorganisms and microparticles that compose the world we live in. The third component of our booth was the use of a virtual reality (VR) headset with the app InCell VR. This application allowed participants to get an in-depth view of the inside of a human cell at the molecular level. Children were able to see cell components including the nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes during this interactive virtual experience. Although it was difficult to explain complicated concepts and experimental procedures to young children as it was their first time approaching the field of genetics, they were mostly fascinated and intrigued.
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Human Practices
At iGEM we believe societal considerations should be upfront and integrated throughout the design and execution of synthetic biology projects. “Human Practices” refers to iGEM teams’ efforts to actively consider how the world affects their work and the work affects the world. Through your Human Practices activities, your team should demonstrate how you have thought carefully and creatively about whether your project is responsible and good for the world. We invite you to explore issues relating (but not limited) to the ethics, safety, security, and sustainability of your project, and to show how this exploration feeds back into your project purpose, design and execution.
For more information, please see the Human Practices Hub. There you will find:
- an introduction to Human Practices at iGEM
- tips on how to succeed including explanations of judging criteria and advice about how to conduct and document your Human Practices work
- descriptions of exemplary work to inspire you
- links to helpful resources
- And more!
On this page, your team should document all of your Human Practices work and activities. You should write about the Human Practices topics you considered in your project, document any activities you conducted to explore these topics (such as engaging with experts and stakeholders), describe why you took a particular approach (including referencing any work you built upon), and explain if and how you integrated takeaways from your Human Practices work back into your project purpose, design and/or execution.
If your team has gone above and beyond in work related to safety, then you should document this work on your Safety wiki page and provide a description and link on this page. If your team has developed education and public engagement efforts that go beyond a focus on your particular project, and for which would like to nominate your team for the Best Education and Public Engagement Special Prize, you should document this work on your Education and Education wiki page and provide a description and link here.
The iGEM judges will review this page to assess whether you have met the Silver and/or Gold medal requirements based on the Integrated Human Practices criteria listed below. If you nominate your team for the Best Integrated Human Practices Special Prize by filling out the corresponding field in the judging form, the judges will also review this page to consider your team for that prize.
Silver Medal Criterion #3
Convince the judges you have thought carefully and creatively about whether your work is responsible and good for the world. Document how you have investigated these issues and engaged with your relevant communities, why you chose this approach, and what you have learned. Please note that surveys will not fulfill this criteria unless you follow scientifically valid methods.
Gold Medal Criterion #1
Expand on your silver medal activity by demonstrating how you have integrated the investigated issues into the purpose, design and/or execution of your project. Document how your project has changed based upon your human practices work.
Best Integrated Human Practices Special Prize
To compete for the Best Integrated Human Practices prize, please describe your work on this page and also fill out the description on the judging form.
How does your project affect society and how does society influence the direction of your project? How might ethical considerations and stakeholder input guide your project purpose and design and the experiments you conduct in the lab? How does this feedback enter into the process of your work all through the iGEM competition? Document a thoughtful and creative approach to exploring these questions and how your project evolved in the process to compete for this award!
You must also delete the message box on the top of this page to be eligible for this prize.