Team:NUS Singapore-A/shadow/Outreach
CONNECT WITH US
Singapore has set its sights on becoming a global powerhouse in synthetic biology. The government is pouring money into a new research programme and is encouraging scientists to make synthetic microorganisms, or redesign natural ones, that can be used to produce food, electronics, medicine and energy.
- Yet after looking at biology syllabuses, we found that there aren’t many opportunities to learn about synthetic biology in tertiary education
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- engineering biology in NUS n NTU – limited modules, also not a compulsory module…?
- There is a gap we can address because tertiary education is the best stage to attract/introduce people to synthetic biology
- We expect to be more relatable to such a target group as well
ORGANIZED A TERTIARY-LEVEL OUTREACH EVENT
- Lab tour
- Lectures
- Discussion of career prospects
- Development of a gene circuit design primer and educational game
- READY TO USE IN THE CLASSROOM
- USE THE SURVEYS TO SEE HOW TO IMPROVE THE GAME
- USE THE SURVEYS TO SAY THAT STUDENTS ENJOYED THE GAME
- Discussion of survey results
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HEAR OUR STORY
We’re using synthetic biology to change the way the world thinks and functions.
We’re a little disruptive, dangerous and maybe a tad too bold. But the world needs some shaking up every now and then, and we think we’re just the right people for that.
Together we’re going to engineer biology and create something awesome.
CONTACT US
nusigem@gmail.com21 Lower Kent Ridge Rd, Singapore 119077