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| − | <h4>We | + | <h4 class="para">We used Human Practices research to guide and better understand our project. We contacted professors, engineers, researchers, companies, and wastewater treatment plants to compile information for our final constructs and prototype designs. Our Human Practices are separated into three categories: <b>Research</b>, <b>Outreach</b>, and <b>Impact</b>. |
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| − | < | + | <h1 id="title2">RESEARCH</h1> |
| − | + | <h4 class="para">To understand how people view nanoparticles, their usage and current regulations, we gathered public opinion from our local community. We sought advice from researchers in the fields of nanotechnology and environmental science to learn about how nanoparticles impact the environment and our lives. Lastly, we contacted nanoparticle manufacturers, waste collectors, as well as wastewater treatment plants in both rural and urban settings to learn about current practices and possible future applications. </h4> | |
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| − | < | + | <h1 class="section-title">Apex Nanotek</h1> |
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| + | To learn more about the functions of nanoparticles, we visited a nanotech company that uses silver nanoparticles to make various antimicrobial products. The main researcher at Apex Nanotek introduced us to their main product, which is crystallized nanosilver antimicrobial activated carbon. Pure activated carbon, commonly used to treat sewage and industrial exhaust, is prone to bacterial growth. To overcome this problem, they integrate crystallized nanosilver into the activated carbon for their antimicrobial effects. One of their products is a showerhead, with nanosilver-activated carbon filters to kill bacteria when water flows through the showerhead. <br><br> | ||
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| + | We tested the product by comparing SEM images between tap water and filtered water from the showerhead. The showerhead successfully decreased the number of bacteria and larger particles from tap water! However, we also observed more nanoparticles in the filtered water sample, which will flow into wastewater. | ||
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| − | < | + | <h1 class="section-title">Dr. Eric Lee</h1> |
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| − | < | + | <h1 class="section-title">Dr. Gwo-Dong Roam</h1> |
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| − | < | + | <h1 id="title2">OUTREACH</h1> |
| + | <h4 class="para">In Outreach, we raised awareness of the beneficial qualities and harmful consequences associated with nanoparticles. We also educated the general public about nanoparticle usage, synthetic biology, and science in general. Lastly, we communicated with other iGEM teams to share ideas and collaborate on experiments.</h4> | ||
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| + | <h1 class="section-title">Kindergarten Science Experiments</h1> | ||
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| + | Our iGEM team also hosted several kindergarten sessions to teach kindergarteners the power of observation and the basics of science. For example, we taught them how to use microscopes to look at bills and coins, and how to use refraction lenses to see that white light is made up of various colours. | ||
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| − | + | We held several teaching sessions, where we introduced iGEM and the basics of synthetic biology, such as transcription and translation, to young scientists in seventh grade. They learned how to use micropipettes, as well as how to load and run dyes through an agarose gel. We also gave students different real world problems. Using paper biobrick parts, students put together constructs that would solve the given problems. | |
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Revision as of 15:34, 24 September 2017
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About Us
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Attributions
Thank you to all those who helped and supported us.
HUMAN PRACTICES SUMMARY
We used Human Practices research to guide and better understand our project. We contacted professors, engineers, researchers, companies, and wastewater treatment plants to compile information for our final constructs and prototype designs. Our Human Practices are separated into three categories: Research, Outreach, and Impact.
RESEARCH
To understand how people view nanoparticles, their usage and current regulations, we gathered public opinion from our local community. We sought advice from researchers in the fields of nanotechnology and environmental science to learn about how nanoparticles impact the environment and our lives. Lastly, we contacted nanoparticle manufacturers, waste collectors, as well as wastewater treatment plants in both rural and urban settings to learn about current practices and possible future applications.
Apex Nanotek
To learn more about the functions of nanoparticles, we visited a nanotech company that uses silver nanoparticles to make various antimicrobial products. The main researcher at Apex Nanotek introduced us to their main product, which is crystallized nanosilver antimicrobial activated carbon. Pure activated carbon, commonly used to treat sewage and industrial exhaust, is prone to bacterial growth. To overcome this problem, they integrate crystallized nanosilver into the activated carbon for their antimicrobial effects. One of their products is a showerhead, with nanosilver-activated carbon filters to kill bacteria when water flows through the showerhead.
We tested the product by comparing SEM images between tap water and filtered water from the showerhead. The showerhead successfully decreased the number of bacteria and larger particles from tap water! However, we also observed more nanoparticles in the filtered water sample, which will flow into wastewater.
Dr. Eric Lee
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Dr. Gwo-Dong Roam
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Dr. Barnard
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Bioethics Panel
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Survey Results
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Nanoparticle Waste Collectors
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Tap Water Musuem
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Dihua Wastewater Treatment Plant
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OUTREACH
In Outreach, we raised awareness of the beneficial qualities and harmful consequences associated with nanoparticles. We also educated the general public about nanoparticle usage, synthetic biology, and science in general. Lastly, we communicated with other iGEM teams to share ideas and collaborate on experiments.
Kindergarten Science Experiments
Our iGEM team also hosted several kindergarten sessions to teach kindergarteners the power of observation and the basics of science. For example, we taught them how to use microscopes to look at bills and coins, and how to use refraction lenses to see that white light is made up of various colours.
7th Grade Introduction to Synthetic Biology
We held several teaching sessions, where we introduced iGEM and the basics of synthetic biology, such as transcription and translation, to young scientists in seventh grade. They learned how to use micropipettes, as well as how to load and run dyes through an agarose gel. We also gave students different real world problems. Using paper biobrick parts, students put together constructs that would solve the given problems.
Research Symposium
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Spring Fair
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Survey Day
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NCTU Conference
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Collaboration with other teams
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Social Media
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IMPACT
Lunch Sales
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Ash's Policy thingy
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