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Synthetic Biology For Creatives

Wednesday, 30 Jun 2021 @ 2:00 PM Past Event
Synthetic Biology for Creatives
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6-part class:

Wednesday, June 16: 7 pm - 8 pm EDT - online lecture

Sunday, June 20: 2 pm -3 pm EDT - in person lab & discussion

Wednesday, June 23: 7 pm - 8 pm EDT - online lecture

Sunday, June 27: 2 pm - 3 pm EDT - in person lab & discussion

Wednesday, June 30: 7 pm - 8 pm EDT - in person closing share-out & discussion

Your registration gets you access to all in-person classes, all supplies needed, all live Zoom classes, and a recording of the online sessions to view afterwards. We are not currently offering a virtual-only option.

The emerging multidisciplinary field of synthetic biology promises to be infinitely transformative; to problem solve in the realms of agriculture, medicine, manufacturing, and beyond. From new types of vaccines, to hornless cattle, to fabric made from spider silk, synthetic biology is focused on the notion of engineering life to collaborate productively with humans.

As exciting as these innovations are, it often seems abstract and unclear how to get started. So how do we begin to understand synbioand how it can be usedin a manner that cuts through jargon and makes it relatable? How can everyone (especially those of us who are not biodesigners or bioengineers) participate? And as a human, what does it mean to design collaboratively with microbes?

Well look at some existing and some imagined applications, and consider how the development and implementation of these applications could impact the world we live in. Well also tinker with synbio from home by creating paintings using living bacteria. No biology experience necessary, apart from curiosity and a creative spirit!

In this workshop, you will:

Learn about existing and potential applications of synthetic biologyConsider the various ethical implications of this emerging technology Make a colorful palette of bacteria and paint an image of your choosing, using the bacteria you grew as the pigment

Image credit:

Unicorn Mosaic by SXSW participants and fluorescent E.coli bacteria, 2013

View the mosaic and individual plates!

Accessibility Statement: Genspace is committed to ensuring that our online classes, events, and workshops are as accessible as possible, and can meet the ever-changing needs of our community. As we navigate the opportunities and challenges of online programming, we are constantly learning and adjusting our workflows to prioritize accessibility, and wed love to hear any feedback our community might have. Please contact us (info@genspace.org) if you have specific accessibility requests or questions.

Meet the Instructor

Karen Ingram (she/her/hers) is an independent creative director who specializes in science communications. She has a special interest in synthetic biology and is a co-author of "BioBuilder: Synthetic Biology in the Lab (OReilly, English 2016, Japanese 2018, Russian 2019). Karen is an emerging technology fellow at Stanfords d.school, working with the Teaching and Learning Team and the K-12 lab to design communication tools for Synthetic Biology. Learn more about Karen and her work at kareningram.com and colabfutures.com. You can also find her on Twitter & Instagram at @krening.

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