by Roudlotul Jannah, Science Communication Steering Group - iGEM Community

Abstract: It is a peer support network for people doing science. A safe space where anyone can turn to when they need someone to talk. Believing that sharing of stories has the power to influence and inspire will not only encourage conversation about the necessity of mental health and balance in research but also will serve as a way to bring people closer together by sharing universal human experiences.

by Scott Pownall, Open Science Network Society, USA

Abstract: In this webinar you will learn what the Open Yeast Collection is and how to work with it to accomplish your goals. You will learn what the collection provides and what you have to bring to the table to create solutions to your goals. Many of the concepts in this webinar also apply to working with the Open Bioeconomy Lab’s Open Enzyme Collection, Open Reporters and E. coli Protein Expression Kit, also included in the 2022 iGEM Distribution. This webinar is suitable for all participants interested in innovation using synthetic biology.

by Jimena Segura

Abstract: This workshop is aimed at young people, STEM educators who want to know and explore how they can implement the game with educational kits to explore the future of biodesign with biomaterials. Providing interactive dynamics and understanding the real dimension and impact if we introduce young generations to these topics. 

by Day Waterbury, Consensual Ventures, USA

Abstract: In this participatory workshop/exploration we will begin from first principles and emerge with a rough outline for a Collaboration Stack for Global Self-Governance. We will identify certain features and functions it must have, and others which it must not have. We start with the goal of global healing and regeneration: Assuming a set of values or desired outcomes, we have to make sense of where we are and what dynamics are in play in order to make an actionable plan that will move us in the direction of those outcomes. This is a fundamental prerequisite of getting oriented before setting out on a journey. We take the lay of the land and find our north star and, as David Ehrlichman points out in Impact Networks, we "plan for emergence". We will absolutely run into unanticipated challenges and opportunities along the way, so this isn't about an exhaustive mapping exercise. The important thing is to begin, and the first step in beginning, is sensemaking. It isn't really linear because this is also an ongoing activity that is a part of every subsequent step along the way. We can feel the ground under our feet and we make adjustments as necessary, a little this way or that for mud or gravel or a root we just noticed. This is about being agile and ready to respond.

North America Regional, hosted by Tim Dobbs, Jessica McGrath, & Patrik D’haeseleer

Zoom Room: NUCLEUS: https://mit.zoom.us/j/99832288319

Latin America Regional, hosted by Beno Juarez, Eduardo Padhilla, Heloisa Oss Boll, Heidi Jalkh

Zoom Room: RIBOSOME: https://mit.zoom.us/j/99732148040

Europe Regional, hosted by Jan-Maarten, Arunav Konwar, Kenza, Vittorio Milone

Zoom Room: LYSOSOME: https://mit.zoom.us/j/97427389199

Africa Regional, hosted by Oluwadamilaola Ogunjobi, Hatem, Prince Edem Samoh

Zoom Room: GOLGI: https://mit.zoom.us/j/97316973390

with Rosario Flores Vallejo and Maritza Alonso

Introduction/Moderator: Kalaumari Mayoral Peña

Abstract: Talk about bioart and biodesign works with scientists. They will guide participants through their favorite works from the Bio Creation Station. During the visit, all questions and reflections from participants will be welcomed. Join us!

by Corinne Takara 

• Introduction to Youth in Science by Jess

• Introduction to Workshops by Saleem

• Introduction to Regionals by Maria 

by Beno Juarez (Amazon Floating Fab)

• Elaine to introduce Ancient Future Technology

by 

• Dr. Maria Kicking Horse Lawrence, Rhode Island College, USA 

• Dr. Kathleen Nolan, Guelph University, Canada 

• Keshia De Freece, Sovereign Science, USA

• Briar Gugler, Sovereign Science, USA

• Janey Hecht (Moderator) Bard College, USA

• Akira Iyashikei, Indigenous Media Collective, USA

by Pablo González (El Gato y La Caja, Argentina)

by Jenny Molloy (Open BioEconomy Lab, Cambridge, UK)

Reflections from the Day

Biocreation Station Showcase!

Open Mic! Hosted by Maria Chavez (BioCurious) and Friends

99BIO SUMMIT PARTY!!!! Featuring DJ Philip Tan, DJ Kongo, & DJ Nora Saurus!!!

Moderator: Don Pinkerton

(5 minutes) Overview 

(7 minutes) Corinne Takara, Okada Design

(7 minutes) Wendy Pouliot, BosLab

(7 minutes) Lisa Schiefele, BUGGS

(7 minutes) Beth Tuck, Genspace

(12 minutes) Q&A Session with the Panelists
(5 Minutes) Closing Remarks from the Panelists

Digital infrastructure for operating an autonomous shared lab space guided by member consensus by Danny Chan

Abstract: The exact circumstances that will constrain a community lab are unique to the founders’ resources (eg, social, fiscal, material) as well as the members of the lab at any given moment. In a community lab with the value of autonomy (possibly coded as self-sustaining, independent, etc), members will need a space where conflicts can be resolved openly. Furthermore, a mechanism to identify how shared resources are used create an opportunity for more advanced collaboration. Transparency regarding the shared resources helps to hold gatekeepers accountable for the implementation of consensus. This is the model of an autonomous lab that is exemplified by Biotech Without Borders (BwoB), a community based in NYC. In this workshop participants will make a decision via consensus through 2 key software platforms that are used at Biotech Without Borders. Participants must create accounts on these software spaces and will participate within the BwoB structure. The first software is Loomio, a decision making software developed for and by cooperative businesses that enables users to discuss and ultimately vote on proposals asynchronously. The second is Open Collective, a financial tool that allows contributions to be collected in transparent budgets and dispensed as appropriate.

INSTRUCTIONS: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ss69cpvR_cvYPg1xNXLAMAUKdaFeRryf/view?usp=sharing

(20 minutes) Nath Arushi - Dragonfly Bot: Learning from Nature using Neurons and Logic Gates

(20 minutes) David Castillo - Proteopresso: Affordable, automated chromatography at a glance.

(20 minutes) Dahlin Zevallos - Development of a mercury whole cell biosensor

(20 minutes) Mehreen Raza - Promoting open source science & technology

(30 minutes) Tim Dobbs - Open Auto Club: Open-Source Robots For Al

Moderator: Kenza Samlali

(5 minutes) Overview 

(10 minutes) Alisha Collins (Brilliant Labs, Canada)

(10 minutes) Isabel Correa (Teachers College, Costa Rica)
(15 minutes) Q&A Session with the Panelists
(5 Minutes) Closing Remarks from the Panelists

Thinking Without a Brain: Biomaking Exploration with Slime Mold by Alisha Collins (Director of Creative Learning, Brilliant Labs), Nirosha Murugan (Algoma University) and Will Collins (Director of Bio-Innovation, Brilliant Labs)

Abstract: Let's investigate ways to engage brainless organisms, such as a slime mold to make decisions and solve mazes. Physarum polycephalum-slime mold can effectively find the shortest route through a maze. What if we could collaborate with them for problem-solving and devising better-networked systems?

5 Minute Introduction

• LIGHTNING TALK II 

• 5 Minute Closing/Run over

(20 minutes) Blair Subbaraman - Custom Workflow Automation Using Jubilee: Duckweed Growth Assays

(20 minutes) Peter Collins - Biotorrents.de update

(10 minutes) Ryutaro Nishimura - Effect of placenta (placental preparation) on cell proliferation

(30 minutes) Jia-En Chen - Open Source Medical Supplies in Taiwan and Metal 3D Printing Techniques Assist Pelvic Surgery

Moderator: Bushra - E - Anjum

(5 minutes) Overview 

(7 minutes) Anja Scholze (The Tech Interactive, US)

(7 minutes) Georg Tremmel (BioClub Tokyo, Japan)

(7 minutes) Cynthia-Elizabeth Valenzuela-Chapa (Sebiotec Space Tec de Mty, Mexico)
(7 minutes) Espinoza-Cara Rosario (Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Argentina)
(12 minutes) Q&A Session with the Panelists
(5 Minutes) Closing Remarks from the Panelists

Yeastograms by Guenter Seyfried, pavillon_35, Austria

Abstract: Yeastograms are living pictures carved with UV light into yeast cultures in petri dishes. In the workshop, participants learned how to grow these organisms into shapes using stencils the participants made on their computers. In a follow up online event the group discussed the results and analyzed the parameters accordingly; for example, how to adjust the yeast concentration to the size of the halftone pattern of the stencil and other fine details. In the reflection it was also possible to consider new applications using the principles of the Yeastogram method on mycelium, scoby and many more things. Günter Seyfried and Lucas Czjzek developed the Yeastogram method, which was used for components of Czjzek’s artwork Anima, trying out many setups to tease out the envisioned aesthetic quality. The recipe was published in 2013 and introduced as a “new” form of handcraft in artistic and scientific communities and ultimately to a wider public.

(20 minutes) Daniel Geurra - Plasmid reporters for biofilm differentiation in Pseudomonas

(20 minutes) Rachel Aronoff - Open Science to Solve Problems

(30 minutes) Scott Pownall - A sequel to the Open Yeast Collection

(20 minutes) Felipe Navarro - ReClone and open access to biological reagents

5 Minute Introduction

• LIGHTNING TALK I 

• 5 Minute Closing/Run over

Introduction/Moderator: Karolina Sulich

Knitting Water by Laura Rodriguez, Bioartist, Mexico/Netherlands

Abstract: Can we encapsulate stories? Can we catch the water with our hands? 

These are sculptures that represent specific times, tales and conditions of the vital element of water. Each participant will create strings of alginate encapsulating the water sample they collected and create a story or reason behind the object according to the collected data or the subjective importance of this water sample for the subject. We will knit with bio-strings made of alginate, as a bioplastic. 

MATERIALS NEEDED: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19-No-YYE6ZoyMmTQw-klffYh5d9vpBdY?usp=sharing

Bring a fun prop ;)

by Sophia Wang (Mycoworks), Q&A with David Kong