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<p>Looking over the data, our team was happy to find that only 3.7% (23) of the responders rejected | <p>Looking over the data, our team was happy to find that only 3.7% (23) of the responders rejected | ||
global warming, while 85.9% (530) of the responders believed global warming is an urgent | global warming, while 85.9% (530) of the responders believed global warming is an urgent | ||
− | issue 1 . Other values we found interesting were that 63.7% (394) of responders knew | + | issue [Chart 1] . Other values we found interesting were that 63.7% (394) of responders knew |
− | animals/livestock contributed to global warming 2 and 85.4% (527) of responders knew methane | + | animals/livestock contributed to global warming [Chart 2] and 85.4% (527) of responders knew methane |
− | was considered a greenhouse gas 3 . The last set of values to be highlighted comes from our most | + | was considered a greenhouse gas [Chart 3] . The last set of values to be highlighted comes from our most |
important question: “Under what circumstances would you eat meat from a cow that has | important question: “Under what circumstances would you eat meat from a cow that has | ||
genetically modified bacteria in its stomach? Check all that apply”. 74.9% (463) of responders | genetically modified bacteria in its stomach? Check all that apply”. 74.9% (463) of responders | ||
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(70) of responders said they would never eat the said meat [Chart 4].</p> | (70) of responders said they would never eat the said meat [Chart 4].</p> | ||
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+ | <p class=citeCaption>[Chart 3]</p> | ||
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+ | <p class=citeCaption>[Chart 4]</p> | ||
<p>The Statistical Help Desk provided by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln assisted our team in | <p>The Statistical Help Desk provided by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln assisted our team in | ||
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<p class=citeCaption>Table 1</p> | <p class=citeCaption>Table 1</p> | ||
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− | <p style="margin-left:75px;">P-values from “What is your opinion on global warming?”</p> | + | <p style="margin-left:75px;font-family:Arial;">P-values from “What is your opinion on global warming?”</p> |
<p>There is a significant association between someone’s age and their response. For example, 15.6% | <p>There is a significant association between someone’s age and their response. For example, 15.6% | ||
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− | <p style="margin-left:75px;">P-values from “Under what circumstances would you eat meat from<br>a cow that has genetically | + | <p style="margin-left:75px;font-family:Arial;">P-values from “Under what circumstances would you eat meat from<br>a cow that has genetically |
modified bacteria<br>in its stomach? Check all that apply”</p> | modified bacteria<br>in its stomach? Check all that apply”</p> | ||
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responses from the survey, as we want to acknowledge opposing views and mitigate unwarranted | responses from the survey, as we want to acknowledge opposing views and mitigate unwarranted | ||
fear from the public.</p> | fear from the public.</p> | ||
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<h3 class=leap>Museum Nights:</h3> | <h3 class=leap>Museum Nights:</h3> | ||
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− | margin-top:10px;float:left;height:275px;width:auto;">When the kids came to our station, we asked them if they knew what DNA was and then simply illustrated the procedure of extracting DNA from a wheat germ: using detergent to break down the cell wall, and using alcohol to separate the DNA from the rest of the solution. The younger ones enjoyed the hands on experience and the older ones who came had a passion for science and appreciated learning new facts. Alongside the DNA experiment, we presented four petri dishes of < | + | margin-top:10px;float:left;height:275px;width:auto;">When the kids came to our station, we asked them if they knew what DNA was and then simply illustrated the procedure of extracting DNA from a wheat germ: using detergent to break down the cell wall, and using alcohol to separate the DNA from the rest of the solution. The younger ones enjoyed the hands on experience and the older ones who came had a passion for science and appreciated learning new facts. Alongside the DNA experiment, we presented four petri dishes of <i>E. coli</i> with the red and green fluorescent protein since its fluorescence drew in crowds of visitors. We gave a little talk explaining that <i>E. coli</i> had a different and new gene that caused it to glow. Then finally at the end of our table, we displayed a video about what synthetic biology is and how <i>E. coli</i> would be utilized for our project. If the kids couldn’t read the words on the presentation, one of the members would help clarify into simpler terms. This event was our first public appearance and the participants were younger, so conversations were more gravitated towards the topic of biology and less around synthetic biology. As a parting gift, we provided each museum visitor with their own vial of DNA. </p> |
<p>For July, we volunteered every Thursday from 6 to 8pm because admission was free and the number of attendees would max out. At these sessions, we tweaked our station and its focus. Beforehand, we created a trifold poster about the greenhouse effect. In the middle, we had diagrams explaining what the greenhouse effect is and what kind of things contribute to it. On one side we had some true and false questions, and on the other side we included images detailing the main steps of our project. For a kid’s station, coloring sheets were created with images such as the Earth or cows and tips on how one can reduce one’s environmental footprint, for example, walking more instead of driving. The demonstration showcased two jars where one jar contained just air and the other contained both CO<sub>2</sub> (from added dry ice) and air. Two thermometers were placed in front of the jars and by the greenhouse effect, the jar containing CO<sub>2</sub> had a temperature which surpassed the temperature of the other jar. Finally, two computers were set up with the survey we created to acquire more responses. All of that provided the basis for the booth that we set up each week. When visitors approached our table, we first introduced them to the greenhouse effect (global warming is too politically controversial) and see how much they knew. Most had heard of the term but less knew the scientific reasoning behind the effect. In order to demonstrate the greenhouse effect, we directed them to the jars to show how much hotter the jar containing CO<sub>2</sub> was while explaining that CO<sub>2</sub> and other greenhouse gases absorb heat more than air, causing the temperature to rise.</p> | <p>For July, we volunteered every Thursday from 6 to 8pm because admission was free and the number of attendees would max out. At these sessions, we tweaked our station and its focus. Beforehand, we created a trifold poster about the greenhouse effect. In the middle, we had diagrams explaining what the greenhouse effect is and what kind of things contribute to it. On one side we had some true and false questions, and on the other side we included images detailing the main steps of our project. For a kid’s station, coloring sheets were created with images such as the Earth or cows and tips on how one can reduce one’s environmental footprint, for example, walking more instead of driving. The demonstration showcased two jars where one jar contained just air and the other contained both CO<sub>2</sub> (from added dry ice) and air. Two thermometers were placed in front of the jars and by the greenhouse effect, the jar containing CO<sub>2</sub> had a temperature which surpassed the temperature of the other jar. Finally, two computers were set up with the survey we created to acquire more responses. All of that provided the basis for the booth that we set up each week. When visitors approached our table, we first introduced them to the greenhouse effect (global warming is too politically controversial) and see how much they knew. Most had heard of the term but less knew the scientific reasoning behind the effect. In order to demonstrate the greenhouse effect, we directed them to the jars to show how much hotter the jar containing CO<sub>2</sub> was while explaining that CO<sub>2</sub> and other greenhouse gases absorb heat more than air, causing the temperature to rise.</p> | ||
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− | <p>Returning back to our project, we introduced the team, and since iGEM is still a rising competition, we helped spread the word to undergraduate aged attendees about what iGEM is. When our discussion reached the point regarding our idea of introducing genetically engineered <i>E.coli</i> into a cow, then came the conflicting views. While some were extremely fascinated by our project because of our relatively new approach of tackling the climate change issue and even took a picture of our board, others were more skeptical. Some of the immediate concerns included fear about the strain of <i>E. coli</i> we were using and so we explained that we were using a non harmful strain of <i>E. coli</i> that is already present in the intestines of people and animals. Additionally, we talked about GMOs and their benefits to society to enlighten those who had concerns or were uneducated about the field of synthetic biology. We appreciated all their responses and feedback since the community’s opinions and views are very important to us. Above is the content of an email sent to us from the museum's | + | <p>Returning back to our project, we introduced the team, and since iGEM is still a rising competition, we helped spread the word to undergraduate aged attendees about what iGEM is. When our discussion reached the point regarding our idea of introducing genetically engineered <i>E. coli</i> into a cow, then came the conflicting views. While some were extremely fascinated by our project because of our relatively new approach of tackling the climate change issue and even took a picture of our board, others were more skeptical. Some of the immediate concerns included fear about the strain of <i>E. coli</i> we were using and so we explained that we were using a non harmful strain of <i>E. coli</i> that is already present in the intestines of people and animals. Additionally, we talked about GMOs and their benefits to society to enlighten those who had concerns or were uneducated about the field of synthetic biology. We appreciated all their responses and feedback since the community’s opinions and views are very important to us. Above is the content of an email sent to us from the museum's |
volunteer director, Sarah Feit.</p> | volunteer director, Sarah Feit.</p> | ||
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− | margin-top:10px;float:right;height:268px;width:auto;"><a class=land name="social"></a> Although he doesn’t deal with animals specifically, he still provided valuable insight for our project. After we introduced him to our project, we asked him three main questions: “What are some of the common ethical arguments against GMOs?”, “What could persuade the public’s opinion in favor of GMOs?”, “How can we integrate that into the way we approach introducing and discussing our project?” and discussed other issues as well. One of his first concerns with our project was the possibility of gene transfer. He suggested we continue with our project but to also find another strain of bacteria where the risk of gene transfer is lower. Using another organism would also ease people’s concerns because of the stigma surrounding < | + | margin-top:10px;float:right;height:268px;width:auto;"><a class=land name="social"></a> Although he doesn’t deal with animals specifically, he still provided valuable insight for our project. After we introduced him to our project, we asked him three main questions: “What are some of the common ethical arguments against GMOs?”, “What could persuade the public’s opinion in favor of GMOs?”, “How can we integrate that into the way we approach introducing and discussing our project?” and discussed other issues as well. One of his first concerns with our project was the possibility of gene transfer. He suggested we continue with our project but to also find another strain of bacteria where the risk of gene transfer is lower. Using another organism would also ease people’s concerns because of the stigma surrounding <i>E. coli</i>. If there is still a fear of the risks that accompany our project, he told us to think of a quote from Voltaire: “Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.”, meaning any risk that comes from our technology will always be less than the environmental risks of letting methane continually be released into the atmosphere. When we asked how to approach such issues, he suggested that first we attempt to answer all possible questions that could be asked to us beforehand so the public knows the team has thought about the problems. Then when presenting our project, we need to emphasize the tradeoffs and emphasize the term probiotic or medicine because they are more favorable words used already for other GMOs. For example, insulin was created through genetic engineering however there have been no complaints because of its obvious benefits and it isn’t called a GMO. On a different note, he was also concerned about the misapplications of our technology. For instance, drugs that have been banned due to non approved uses. Our technology could also be used incorrectly and so we have to consider potential regulations or restrictions that need to be placed. </p> |
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