TEAM MEMBERS

Experimental

Literature Research	Whole team participated.
Cloning DNA Constructs	Justin Y., Catherine Y., Dylan L., Yvonne W.
PR Functional Test	Justin Y., Catherine Y.
SEM Sample Prep & Protocol	Justin Y., Catherine Y., Katie C., Paul I.
SEM Imaging & Image Processing	Justin Y., Catherine Y., Florence L., Jesse K., Katie C., Laurent H., Yvonne W.
SDS-PAGE Gel	Justin Y.
AuNP, AgNP Standard Curve & Calculator	Dylan L., Justin Y., Avery W., Katie C.
Biofilm Experiments	Yvonne W.
Congo Red Assay	Yvonne W.
Wiki Text	Justin Y., edited by Teresa Chiang and Jude Clapper

Modeling

Research	Justin P., Florence L.
PR NP Trapping Rate Experiment	Justin Y.
Biofilm SA/Volume Experiments	Yvonne W.
Biofilm NP Trapping Rate Experiment	Justin P., Florence L., Yvonne W.
Experimental Data Analysis & Graphs	Florence L., Justin P., Justin Y., Yvonne W.
Wiki Text	Justin P., Florence L., edited by Avery W., Nicholas Ward, Teresa Chiang, and Jude Clapper

Prototype

Preliminary Biocarrier Designs	Justin P., Florence L.
Biocarrier Design and 3D-Printing	Candice L., supervised by Matt Fagen
Setup	William C., Justin P.
Testing	Justin P., Florence L., Yvonne W., William C., Justin Y.
Wiki Text	Justin Y., edited by Teresa Chiang and Jude Clapper

Human Practice

Event Planning	Christine C., Candice L., Emily C., Katherine H., Chansie Y., Audrey T., Kelly C., Justin Y.
Dihua WWTP Interview	Florence L., Yvonne W., Christine C., William C.
Boswell WWTP Interview	Jude Clapper
Taipei Tap Water Museum Visit	Candice L., Florence L., Justin P., Justin Y., William C., Emily C., Dylan L., Avery W.
Apex Nanotek Interview	Christine C., Kelly C., Yvonne W., Chansie Y., Justin Y.
NP Waste Disposal Company Interview	Katherine H, Audrey T. and Christine C.
Nanoparticle and Wastewater experts Interview	Emily C., Candice L., Justin Y.
Survey	Abby H., Christine C., Emily C.
Outreach Activities	Whole team participated.
Collaborations	Yvonne W., William C., Justin Y.
Policy Brief	Ashley L., edited by Richard Brundage
Wiki Text	Christine C., Candice L., Emily C., edited by Teresa Chiang and Jude Clapper

Wiki & Graphic Design

Wiki Coding & Visual Design	William C., Justin Y., Avery W.
Animations	Kelly C., Laurent H., Oscar W.
Sticker	Florence L., Laurent H., Yvonne W.
Flier	William C., Christine C.
Poster (NCTU, Giant Jamboree)	Florence L., Justin Y.
Video Filming/Editing	Florence L., William C., Christine C., Justin Y.
Diagrams	Justin Y., Yvonne W., Christine C.
Cover Images	Justin Y., William C., Florence L., Christine C.

PROJECT ATTRIBUTIONS

General Support

• Ms. Queenie Liao, Science Department Assistant
• Mr. David Iverson, Science Department Chair
• Parents and friends of the TAS_Taipei 2017 team

Project Support & Advice

• Dr. Eric Lee answered our questions on our approaches and gave us advice
• Dr. Gwo-Dong Roam answered our questions regarding nanoparticles
• Apex Nanotek Corporation
  • Answered our questions regarding the use and functions of silver nanoparticles
  • Provided samples of their products!
• Dihua Water Treatment Plant gave us ideas on where to implement our prototype and answered our questions regarding nanoparticle treatment methods currently in effect
• Mr. Robert J. Blough (Boswell Wastewater Treatment Plant)
• Mr. Thomas J. Brown (Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection)
• Dr. Nicholas Ward for modeling support

Fundraising Support & Advice

• Dr. Dan Long & Ms. Jessica Lin

Lab Support

• Mission Biotech: DNA Synthesis
• Integrated DNA Technologies: DNA Synthesis
• Tri-I Biotech: Gene Sequencing and Primer Synthesis

Difficult Technique Support

• Mr. Matthew Fagen (Computer Science and Robotics Chair at Taipei American School) provided assistance and materials for prototype designs and WWTP model
• Mr. Jude Clapper: Scanning Electron Microscope and Atomic Force Microscope Support

Project Advisor Support

• Mr. Jude Clapper
• Dr. Teresa Chiang
• Mr. Sean Tsao

Wiki Support

Some parts of this wiki have been derived from the 2014, 2015 and 2016 TAS_Taipei wiki, which was designed entirely by the respective teams.

Presentation Coaching

• Mr. Jude Clapper
• Dr. Teresa Chiang

Human Practices Support

• Dr. Eric Lee answered our questions on our approaches and gave us advice
• Dr. Gwo-Dong Roam answered our questions regarding nanoparticles
• Apex Nanotek Corporation
  • Answered our questions regarding the use and functions of silver nanoparticles
  • Provided samples of their products!
• Dihua Water Treatment Plant gave us ideas on where to implement our prototype and answered our questions regarding nanoparticle treatment methods currently in effect
• Taipei Museum of Drinking Water
• Mr. Robert J. Blough (Boswell Wastewater Treatment Plant)
• Mr. Thomas J. Brown (Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection)
• The News Lens International published an article about our policy brief
• Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration (Minister Ying-Yuan Lee) accepted our policy brief and will consider it in future regulations

Collaborators

• NYMU_Taipei
  • Troubleshooted our cloning procedure & design of mutagenesis primers
  • Gave us protocols for assaying biofilm production
  • Trained our future iGEMers (Leona and Catherine)
• CGU_Taiwan
  • Independently tested our new part BBa_K2229200 using crystal violet assay

A huge thank you to the following individuals for supporting our research program.

• DR. SHARON HENNESSY, TAS Superintendent
• DR. RICHARD HARTZELL, TAS Upper School Principal
• FRIENDS OF TAS

TEAM TRAINING & PROJECT START

• Does your institution teach an iGEM or synthetic biology course? Taipei American School teaches a year long synthetic biology course. During the first semester, students learn synthetic biology techniques in both classroom and laboratory settings. During the second semester and over the summer, students work on their iGEM project.
• When did you start this course? TAS started this course in 2013. The 2017 TAS_Taipei team began taking this class in August 2016.
• Are the syllabus and course materials freely available online? We follow the BioBuilder curriculum (biobuilder.org).
• When did you start your brainstorming? October 2016
• When did you start in the lab? August 2016
• When did you start working on your project? October 2016