Carolyn C

Whether you want to join for fun, or to prepare for events like iGEM, this course is a beginner level intro to syn bio! In this course, we'll talk about different lab protocols, procedures, and technologies in relation to syn bio and discuss uses in the real world. We'll cover a new topic every week, and I hope that you'll walk away a whole lot more knowledgeable about synthetic biology!

In this hands-on course, students explore how nature solves problems and how we can apply those ideas to engineering. Through outdoor observations, group activities, and creative challenges, they learn how trees manage water, how bees build efficiently, and how oceans filter waste. Students will sketch, build, and discuss solutions while seeing nature as a teacher and guide.