MARCH - MAY: Integration

Through these meetings we were able to establish our project’s applicability within the industrial field and the potential it had to eliminate energy inefficiencies, harsh chemical uses, expensive processes, and pollutant removal.

KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION
Michal K. Manager, Business Optimization

After attending a tour hosted by the Ashbridges Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant in Toronto our project evolved in conjunction with the insightful interviews conducted with the Biozone students. Ultimately we would determined to tackle the issue of bioremediation this year. The WWTP not only conveyed their concern for filtering microplastics and pharmaceuticals from their treated water, but also showed us that wastewater treatment was quite a mechanical and chemical heavy process that had not involved much advancement.

TORONTO WASTEWATER OPERATIONS
Susan Atlin, P.Eng Manager Operations Coordinator
Emily Zegers Senior Engineer, Process Innovation & Energy

JULY: Survey

Analyzed perspectives of people from different demographics -- University students, general public, audience before and after Q & A Panel. The survey encompassed two specific goals; analyze public understanding of synthetic biology and attain public opinion regarding the filtration of water through the use of GMOs.

SEPTEMBER: Q&A Panel

Outreach program focused on engaging the minds of the public on the topic of synthetic biology and its environmental, legal, social and ethical implications. The audience will discover that synthetic biology is very complex and can be beneficial if practiced in a responsible way. Furthermore, I hope the public and the student body will learn about iGEM, iGEM Toronto, and our present work, achievements, and consideration for the environment and society.