The Maker Faire is a one 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.

Lambert iGEM overviewed the Safety Data Sheet and created a “Cheat Sheet”, which explains how to read a SDS. The team taught the Biotechnology classes at Lambert High School how to properly read a SDS.

Lambert iGEM donated blankets to The Place, a nonprofit Social Service Organization that is located in Forsyth County. The blankets will be distributed to the homeless in the community. The team members also collected toothbrushes, toothpaste, and hand sanitizer to accompany the blankets.

Lambert iGEM founded a Biotechnology Club for students interested in science. The team informed Lambert students about rudimentary principles and procedures utilized by iGEM members. Biotechnology members will have the opportunity to conduct the entire iGEM workflow.