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     <p align="justify"><b>We reached out to high school students by organising educational workshops.<br/> The aim is to spark their interest in science and to tell them more about our project and the applications of synthetic biology. We have already visited several high schools in Belgium, see below.</b></p>
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Schools visited so far: <br/>
17th of September: Sint-Dimpnacollege, GEEL <br/>
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23th of September: Sint-Lodewijkscollege, BRUGGE <br/>
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Our workshop consists of a presentation, some exercises and an experiment at the end. We gave a presentation and handed out a text to the students. You can find the presentation in <a href="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2013/8/88/Presentatie_iGEM%40School.pdf">Dutch</a> and <a href="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2013/7/71/Presentation_iGEM%40School.pdf">English</a> and our <a href="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2013/5/59/Tekst_iGEM%40School.pdf">text</a> in Dutch.  
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The workshop we prepared consists of a presentation, some exercises with 'BioBricks' we designed and an experiment at the end. You can find the presentation in <a href="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2013/8/88/Presentatie_iGEM%40School.pdf">Dutch</a> and in <a href="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2013/7/71/Presentation_iGEM%40School.pdf"> English</a> and our <a href="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2013/5/59/Tekst_iGEM%40School.pdf">text</a> in Dutch.  
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First of all, we gave a short introduction about DNA and biochemistry. In general the students had already had an introduction to DNA in class, but it was still very new to them. Then, we talked about bacteria and which bacteria we use in the lab. We made a <b> 3D-bacterial model</b>, which gives the students an idea of what a bacterium looks like. The model was printed by Fablab and consists of 3 layers. Inside, there’s a representation of cytoplasm, plasmid and bacterial genome.<br/>
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We gave a short introduction about DNA and its biochemistry. We designed a <b>3D-printed bacterial model</b>, to introduce the students to bacteria and which ones we use in the lab. This model was printed by Fablab and consists of 3 layers. Inside, there is a representation of the cytoplasm, the plasmid and the bacterial genome.<br/>
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Afterwards, we explained what synthetic biology and its applications are. We gave the example of modified yeast that can produce artemisinin to treat malaria. After the introduction, we continued explaining our 2013 KU Leuven iGEM project and explained the mechanisms and properties of our bacteria. We ended the presentation with the ethical and social implications of synthetic biology in general and in our project.  
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After this introduction we came to the main part of our workshop: explaining what synthetic biology and its applications are. As an example, we discussed the development of modified yeast that can produce artemisinin to treat malaria. Subsequently, we presented our project (<i>E. coligy: Plants with BanAphids</i>) by illustrating the mechanisms and properties of our BanAphids. We found it important to discuss with the next-generation scientists the ethical and social implications of synthetic biology in general, as well as in our project.  
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After the presentation, we gave the students <b> two exercises about building new systems with plastic puzzle pieces </b>. We made promoters, genes, regulators and proteins out of plexiglas in different colours. <br/>
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After the presentation, we gave the students <b> two exercises about building new systems with plastic puzzle pieces</b>. We made promotors, genes, regulators and proteins out of plexiglas in different colours. <br/>
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First they had to make a system of a biosensor (iGEM-project of Groningen 2009). The biosensor can detect arsenic and the bacteria can absorb this arsenic out of the water. To do this, you need an activator (arsenic) of an inducible promoter and a gene. The gene codes for a protein that helps with the production of hydrogen. <br/>  
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First they had to make a biosensor system developed by the iGEM team of Groningen in 2009. The biosensor can detect arsenic and the bacteria can absorb this arsenic out of the water. To do this, they used an arsenic inducible promotor, followed by a gene encoding for a protein that helps with the production of hydrogen. <br/>  
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In the second exercise, we offered our ED Frosti (iGEM project of KU Leuven 2011). ED Frosti can defrost ice and freeze water. We made a simplified system of ED Frosti, with two activators, three promoters, four genes and a feedback-loop.
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In the second exercise, we used our ED Frosti model circuit (iGEM project of KU Leuven 2011). ED Frosti can defrost ice and freeze water. We made a simplified system of ED Frosti, consisting of two activators, three promotors, four genes and a feedback-loop.
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The experiment proves that genes are inducible so bacteria can adapt to different circumstances. If there’s lactose in the environment, <i>E. coli</i> will produce β-galactosidase to hydrolyse the lactose. When there’s no lactose, β-galactosidase won’t be produced. We didn’t use lactose, but we used ONPG. ONPG is a substrate of β-galactosidase and will turn yellow after hydrolysis. The yellow colour is proof of the presence of β-galactosidase. We couldn’t use <i>E. coli</i> in the high-school because of the safety regulations, but we explained the principle of inducible genes and showed the enzymatic reaction with β-galactosidase and ONPG. The students did this experiment themselves and they worked with micropipettes for the first time.  
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The experiment proves that gene expression can be inducible so bacteria can adapt to different circumstances. If there’s lactose in the environment, <i>E. coli</i> will produce β-galactosidase to hydrolyse the lactose. When there’s no lactose, β-galactosidase won’t be produced. We didn’t use lactose, but we used ONPG. ONPG is a substrate of β-galactosidase and will turn yellow after hydrolysis. The yellow colour is proof of the presence of β-galactosidase. We couldn’t use <i>E. coli</i> in the high-school because of the safety regulations, but we explained the principle of inducible genes and showed the enzymatic reaction with β-galactosidase and ONPG. The students did this experiment themselves and they worked with micropipettes for the first time.  
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On the 17th of September, Flore and Sabine went to the Sint-Dimpnacollege. It was the first time we gave the workshops and everything went well. We gave the workshop three times to students in the sixth year of science-mathematics and latin-science. The students were enthusiastic and very interested. We got <a href="http://www.sdc.kogeka.be/nieuws/510/voorstelling-igem-project-door-studenten-ku-leuven">positive feedback</a> from the teachers and students.<br/>
On the 17th of September, Flore and Sabine went to the Sint-Dimpnacollege. It was the first time we gave the workshops and everything went well. We gave the workshop three times to students in the sixth year of science-mathematics and latin-science. The students were enthusiastic and very interested. We got <a href="http://www.sdc.kogeka.be/nieuws/510/voorstelling-igem-project-door-studenten-ku-leuven">positive feedback</a> from the teachers and students.<br/>
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On the 23th of September, Lukas and Bert went to the Sint-Lodewijkscollege. They were also very enthusiastic and interested in synthetic biology and our project. We got a lot of good responses to our workshop. <br/>
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On the 23th of September, Lukas and Bert went to the Sint-Lodewijkscollege. These students were also very enthusiastic and interested in synthetic biology and our project. We got a lot of good responses to our workshop. <br/>
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We also went to a European school. Aurelie and Lukas gave the workshop to a selection of international students. The students were from the Dutch, English and French section. Here we gave the presentation in English and they were also very enthusiastic.  
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We also went to a European school. Aurelie and Lukas gave the workshop to a selection of international students. The students were from the Dutch, English and French section. Here we gave the presentation in English. The teachers here were so impressed with our Plexiglas biobrick system that they asked if they could buy it from us (maybe entrepeneurial iGEM competition next year?)!
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Hannah Arendt

Public judgement & common sense

Debate

The borders of synthetic biology

The End User

Our idea is being supported!

Education

You are here!

Symposium

Lectures for the general public

Press

We were in the news!

We reached out to high school students by organising educational workshops.
The aim is to spark their interest in science and to tell them more about our project and the applications of synthetic biology. We have already visited several high schools in Belgium, see below.

Schools visited so far:
17th of September: Sint-Dimpnacollege, GEEL
23th of September: Sint-Lodewijkscollege, BRUGGE
1st of October: European School of Mol, MOL
15th of October: Campus Sint-Aloysois, ZEPPEREN
22th of October: Sint-Ritacollege, KONTICH
24th of October: Sint-Jan Berchmanscollege, DIEST

Presentation

The workshop we prepared consists of a presentation, some exercises with 'BioBricks' we designed and an experiment at the end. You can find the presentation in Dutch and in English and our text in Dutch.
We gave a short introduction about DNA and its biochemistry. We designed a 3D-printed bacterial model, to introduce the students to bacteria and which ones we use in the lab. This model was printed by Fablab and consists of 3 layers. Inside, there is a representation of the cytoplasm, the plasmid and the bacterial genome.
After this introduction we came to the main part of our workshop: explaining what synthetic biology and its applications are. As an example, we discussed the development of modified yeast that can produce artemisinin to treat malaria. Subsequently, we presented our project (E. coligy: Plants with BanAphids) by illustrating the mechanisms and properties of our BanAphids. We found it important to discuss with the next-generation scientists the ethical and social implications of synthetic biology in general, as well as in our project.


3D bacterial model

Exercises

After the presentation, we gave the students two exercises about building new systems with plastic puzzle pieces. We made promotors, genes, regulators and proteins out of plexiglas in different colours.
First they had to make a biosensor system developed by the iGEM team of Groningen in 2009. The biosensor can detect arsenic and the bacteria can absorb this arsenic out of the water. To do this, they used an arsenic inducible promotor, followed by a gene encoding for a protein that helps with the production of hydrogen.
In the second exercise, we used our ED Frosti model circuit (iGEM project of KU Leuven 2011). ED Frosti can defrost ice and freeze water. We made a simplified system of ED Frosti, consisting of two activators, three promotors, four genes and a feedback-loop.


Plexiglas models Plexiglas system Exercise
Experiment Experiment

Experiment

The experiment proves that gene expression can be inducible so bacteria can adapt to different circumstances. If there’s lactose in the environment, E. coli will produce β-galactosidase to hydrolyse the lactose. When there’s no lactose, β-galactosidase won’t be produced. We didn’t use lactose, but we used ONPG. ONPG is a substrate of β-galactosidase and will turn yellow after hydrolysis. The yellow colour is proof of the presence of β-galactosidase. We couldn’t use E. coli in the high-school because of the safety regulations, but we explained the principle of inducible genes and showed the enzymatic reaction with β-galactosidase and ONPG. The students did this experiment themselves and they worked with micropipettes for the first time.

Feedback

Feedback from the schools

On the 17th of September, Flore and Sabine went to the Sint-Dimpnacollege. It was the first time we gave the workshops and everything went well. We gave the workshop three times to students in the sixth year of science-mathematics and latin-science. The students were enthusiastic and very interested. We got positive feedback from the teachers and students.
On the 23th of September, Lukas and Bert went to the Sint-Lodewijkscollege. These students were also very enthusiastic and interested in synthetic biology and our project. We got a lot of good responses to our workshop.
We also went to a European school. Aurelie and Lukas gave the workshop to a selection of international students. The students were from the Dutch, English and French section. Here we gave the presentation in English. The teachers here were so impressed with our Plexiglas biobrick system that they asked if they could buy it from us (maybe entrepeneurial iGEM competition next year?)!

Feedback

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