The Maker Faire is a two day event where scientists, engineers and other “makers” gather to promote their craft to the public. We partnered with the Atlanta Science Festival in hosting the venue where the public could learn about synthetic biology. The events we hosted were from a kit provided by Building with Biology, a foundation dedicated to the education of synthetic biology to the public. Lambert iGEM informed the public about synthetic biology utilizing models of ClpXP demonstrating its function in protein degradation. The Chrom-Q was also shown as a cheaper option to the plate reader for underfunded labs. In addition, we asked the children that stopped at the Lambert iGEM booth ”why are you interested in science?” We could not have hosted this event without the support of Atlanta Science Festival who hosted and provided us with materials.

Lambert iGEM introduced its 2017 project to companies, parents, and students in our community. Individuals were able to conduct lab protocols and work on lab techniques such as gel electrophoresis and micropipetting. Furthermore, Lambert iGEM held a banquet for Lambert iGEM graduates.

Next Generation Focus is a non-profit organization created to reach out to youth in economically challenged families in our community to provide resources to expand academic and enrichment opportunities. Once a semester, our iGEM team hosts a “Science Day” where we perform hands-on activities with the students to teach them basic science principles. By exposing them to engaging experiments the students do not encounter in the classroom, we hope to spark their interest in science.

Our team regularly hosts science days at a local elementary school to inform and excite the next generation of future scientists. Our iGEM team leads science experiments where we introduce the scientific method to elementary school students and teach them about the importance of polymers in everyday life. These science days are a fun way to involve students and create interest in science at a young age. Our main goal was to educate young students in an interactive way not available to them in the classroom.