The Science Communication topic builds on the notion that with the rise of an information economy in an ever increasingly globalized world, communication has become a crucial part of a scientist’s everyday life. Effective science communication stimulates collaboration and innovation, engages the public and scientists, and promotes informed decision making across all levels of society, from governments to individuals. This topic aims to equip synthetic biologists with the skills in science communication needed to succeed as a scientist and engage with stakeholders across diverse sectors.
Contact
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Projects
Science Communication
Open Science & Accessibility
Latin America
SynBio For LATAM
Create a Latin American (LATAM) SynBio Network to connect the region's countries under related topics. We seek to create high value connections, develop a collaboration-friendly environment, and promote diverse opportunities among the LATAM community.
Science Communication
Open Science & Accessibility
Education
Synthesizing Synergies
Foster teamwork, boost innovation, and elevate the collective output of iGEM teams with guidance and regulation. We address uneven work distribution among team members and so much more!
Science Communication
Open Science & Accessibility
Education
iGEMx
A platform to share your stories from around the world. The iGEM experience leads to many challenges and accomplishments that may otherwise not be highlighted during the Competition.
Science Communication
Mastering Science Communication
This course is geared towards equipping scientists with the essential skills in writing, presentation, social media, illustration, and best practices needed to realize the full potential of their research and advance the intersection of science and society.
Science Communication
SciComm Made Easy
SciComm Made Easy aims to explores science outside of the lab and curate relevant resources such as videos, reading material, articles, and podcasts to boost understanding of Science Communication methods and its importance to solve sustainability challenges.
Bioart
Science Communication
Academia & Research
iGEM Arts Gallery
The iGEM Arts Gallery aims to build an annual bioart exhibition to showcase artworks from around the world. We want to promote new and well-established artists and their creations which impacts a specific social-cultural theme integrating synthetic biology.
Education
Science Communication
The Grand Competition Guidebook
The Grand Competition Guidebook aims to create a collection of concise resources from iGEM and the community that will help you in the better understanding of the iGEM Competition and faciliate you in navigating the process of establishing a new iGEM team.
Education
Science Communication
Open Science & Accessibility
SynBio 101
SynBio 101 aims to democratize synthetic biology by bringing synbio educational resources to the scientists of tomorrow through frugal DIY kits, 3D lessons, modules, and free interactive videos aiming to expose younger audiences to the field at an earlier age.
Academia & Research
Education
Science Communication
High School SynBio Summit
High School Synbio Summit aims to revitalize synthetic biology in high schools by incorporating high-school iGEM teams, alumni, and the general public through a collaborative project and bringing them together to share experiences, opportunities and resources.
Governance & Policy
Education
Science Communication
iGEMers Governance & Policy Newsletter
The GAP Newsletter aims to promote synbio governance and policy news, reflections, and overviews from iGEMers and synbio enthusiasts. It will provide the community access to the current policies, proposals, and diplomatic positions related to synbio topics.
Science Communication
Careers in SciComm
A video podcast series that compiles interviews with professional science communicators working in areas such as education, consulting, digital media, entrepreneurship, policy, and many more.
Events
Science Communication
SciComm Network Events
The Science Communication working group strives to provide opportunities and create resources for our community to understand and practice science communication. We are actively exploring opportunities, with groups both within and outside of the iGEM Community, to best support you through collaboration.