Pictured from Left: Mr. John Rihm, Bryce Herbert, Ms. Rebecca Schini, Chris Thompson, Tyler Girton, and Mason Keller
The International Genetically Engineered Machine competition team from Greenfield-Central High School addressed Kiwanis about the Project Lead the Way Academies for Biomedicine and Pre-Engineering. The iGEM team represents talents from both academies across all four grade levels at GCHS. In addition to the two PLTW academies the high school also has a career academy and a finance academy.
The four student presenters were:Chris Thompson, a Senior who is the author of Synthetic Biology, Brick by Brick published in the Johns Hopkins journal, Imagine, Jan/Feb 2012 issue; Bryce Herbert, also a senior; Mason Keller a Junior and Tyler Girton Sophomore. Both Chris and Bryce will be attending Purdue University where they intend to continue their studies.
Chris talked the basics of iGEM, a competition that combines engineering principles with biology. In 2011 the GC iGEM team won Best Poster, Best Presentation, Best New Part, and Best Overall Project.
Bryce Herbert spoke of the effects on iGEM students of gaining a head start on future studies, networking, learning important skills especially communications, and gaining experience as scientists. It is hoped that the communities where iGEM include creating more Biotech companies, retention of educated workers and more innovation.
Mason and Tyler spoke about this year’s project for the iGEM competition. There project is to produce a Blood Galactose and Glucose tester that will help patients and physicians monitor GALT activity. GALT is an enzyme which does not occur in 1 in 60,000 births resulting in the disease Galactosemia. The second project is develop a e-coli tester for Mycobacterium Marinum in acquariums. The bacteria causes Fish Tuberculosis.
This year’s iGEM high school competition will be held in Greenfield, June 30 at Greenfield Central High School. For more information contact either Rebecca Schini or John Rihm at G-CHS.
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