$W117 | Grow is the New Make: Bio-making and Bio-hacking
- Room: 354
- Session Number: $W117
Monday, January 23, 2023: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Maker spaces are often connected to STEM curriculum, but there are many areas of science that have been left out of the conversation – until now. This session will focus on simple ways at every grade level to add biology, chemistry, and material science to making, and how the design perspective can open up new avenues for learning with and about the natural world. Bio-hacking, synthetic biology, bio-plastics, growing eco-friendly materials, open-source biological tools, 3D printed biological materials, and the ethical questions raised by tinkering with the building blocks of life should be part of any modern science curriculum.
FETC Workshops require an additional registration fee or premium registration. All workshops are BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) for hands on participation.
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