FLYER – 2.4.23 – Genetic Engineering and Synthetic Biology
Day, Date, Time: Saturday, February 4, 2023 8am – 1 pm
Contact Hours: 5.0 hours
Location: USAFA Biology Department
Title: Creating the Future: Genetic Engineering and Synthetic Biology
Presenters: USAFA iGEM Team Cadets, Vicki Morrison, Dr. Kristi McElmurry, Dr. Balboni, Mel Grogger, Catherine Jarriel, Dr. Travis Tubbs, Dr.Jordan Steel and AFRL- Dr. Hung and Dr. Sanaz, Dr. Katharine Bates
Description: Through a mixture of presentations and hands-on activities by the United States Air Force Academy Biology department participants will be introduced to genetic engineering and synthetic biology.
Agenda:
| Time | Event | Activity | POC |
| 8am | Breakfast and Introduction to Genetic Engineering | Genetic engineered bracelets | USAFA iGEM Team Cadets |
| 8:30am | Biocementation engineering | Make Sand Molds/Castles | Vicki Morrison |
| 9am | Nanobody Technology/Plasmids | Start transformation | Dr. Kristi McElmurry |
| 10am | LSRC genetic engineering | Microscopes- look at algaeFinish Transformation | Dr. Balboni, Mel Grogger, Catherine Jarriel |
| 11am | Space Bioengineering (Plants and gravity) | 3D scan plants | Dr. Travis Tubbs |
| 11:30am | PFAS genetic engineering | Watch music videos | Dr. Steel and AFRL- Dr. Hung and Dr. Sanaz |
| 12pm | Lunch/ Discussion of Genetics Education | Punnett Square Olympics! | Dr. Bates |
| 1pm | End of the Workshop |