Charli Yang
Hello, everyone! My name is Charlie from UWCCSC, thrilled to compete at IGEM. I'm truly passionate about synthetic biology using my background of all science subjects. Also, I am obsessed with social studies project for impulsing the research further. Though IGEM, I aim to challenge my self, contribute unique ideas, and build connections worldwide. Let's make IGEM 2023 amazing
Liangheng Xu
The reason for participating in this competition is to enhance my team collaboration skills, communication abilities, nurture a sense of teamwork, and gain an understanding of the process from product development to marketing for a product. At the same time, I have a certain interest in biology, particularly in brain-machine interfaces. I find the iGEM competition intriguing as it can provide me with foundational knowledge in this relevant field.
Yiran Zhao
Hiii!!:) I’m Yiran Zhao, a high school student at Concordia International School Shanghai. As a rising junior, with some sort of knowledge base, I was often bothered to see many farmers struggling to produce crops when their land was polluted. In this year’s iGEM (also my first year in iGEM), me and my group were doing our best to solve the problem of heavy metal pollution using Escherichia coli as a tool. iGEM really gives me the opportunity to do the experiments I like in the lab, collaborate with others, and increase my experience in fields of social studies. Outside of iGEM, you can often see me playing tennis, watching movies, and traveling around a lot. So, can’t wait for the Jamboree in Paris!
Che Wang
I'm Che Wang, Emily from the team of Squirrel Shanghai. I’m 16 years old. I am from the IB Curriculum Center of the Affiliated Middle School of Shanghai Jiaotong University. My area of interest is mainly biochemistry. I joined this project with the intention of enriching my knowledge in biology. At the same time, it is a team-based activity, and participating in it also exercises my cooperative communication skills.
Xinyuan Hu
I am honored to be part of the Squirrel-Shanghai team in the iGEM competition. Participating in the iGEM competition is a valuable experience for me. I majored in Economics and Business, and I was able to feel the value of my discipline in the team competition. I also participated in a lot of biological experiments during the cooperation of our team, which is exactly in line with the reason why I participated in this competition - to try more possibilities of my own.
Qingyang Luo
Hello everyone! I'm Luo Qingyang! I am a Chinese high school student who loves to create and imagine. I am a member of the dry team in our iGEM team. For me, iGEM means a further understanding of the biology subject. I can learn new knowledge and accumulate new experience from it. Meanwhile, this competition provides a good platform for all participating students to communicate with others. More importantly, I can exercise my leadership and organizational skills from it!
Zhixin Meng
It is my honor to be in iGEM as a dry lab participant. I designed posters and wiki for Shanghai-Squirrel team. Even though chemistry is not one of my strengths, I still find it interesting and have done my best to help our team. My personal interests are mainly based on products designing, which iGEM provides me a chance to have a better understanding of how to use our knowledge to solve a problem that the world is facing.
Wendy Wu
Hello everyone, My name is Wendy, and I'm a high school student currently attending TJB International department. I am 16 years old and my interest is painting and I like biology. Grade 10 is the first year I contact with biology, and I felt interesting when I study it. Also, Ms.Bri our biology teacher taught us very well. So, when I heard igem competition I participated readily. Within the understanding of igem project, my interests lean towards the fascinating realm of synthetic biology. By participating in this offline igem I had the opportunity to learn more about synthetic biology and work with my team so I had a great time.
Alex Yi
Greetings, everyone! My name is Alex Yi, and I am currently a 17-year-old student at Pinghe Bilingual School. Participating in the iGEM competition has been a significant endeavor for me, as it allows me to pursue my keen interest in biology while also forming valuable connections with like-minded individuals from all over China, and enhancing my scientific research experience in the same time. Collaborating with my dedicated teammates, we worked tirelessly to contribute our best efforts to the competition. Our goal is to achieve recognition for our hard work and innovative approach. I am enthusiastic about the opportunities this competition provides for personal and scientific growth, and I eagerly look forward to the challenges and potential rewards that lie ahead.
Yijun Wu
I am Wu Yijun, 16 years old, from Tianjin No. 21 Middle School. I have always been concerned about environmental issues. This IGEM competition gave me an opportunity to showcase my passion for environmental protection and interest in biology. The theme of our project - Microbial solution to soil heavy metal problems is a great opportunity to effectively think about and solve this problem. This competition not only provides us with an opportunity to showcase solutions to soil pollution, but more importantly, it allows us to truly start designing and restructuring microorganisms to solve soil problems.
Zixi Zhong
Biology is an intriguing subject for me because I can explore the secrets of organisms as I learn. Of all the beings that we could learn in this subject, I am most inclined to study human beings. Therefore, I would like to take a career as a doctor in the future. Taken this career, I could study the human body, save lives of many, and contribute to the development of healthcare by doing research on diseases. iGEM, as an international competition, provides an opportunity to study biology and meet other student who have similar interest. As an student participating in the experiment, I’ve learnt the basic principles of synthetic biology and standardized lab operations which will certainly be useful when I do researches in the future
Sophia Li
My name is Sophia Li. I'm 16 years old and currently studying at HFI. I am participating in iGem on account of my particular interest in biology and my wanting to explore laboratories, genuinely carrying out experiments on my own. I am particularly keen on studying molecular biology and neuroscience. During this competition, I mainly serve as a team member of the Wet Team, focusing on ongoing experiments and developing new experimental products. Moreover, our team writes lab reports on a daily basis to keep track of our experimental progress. We check the leaks of our previous experiments and explore the potential of our following ones. Lastly, I hope that participating in this competition can provide me with more profound scientific insights and improve my overall academic ability.
Nanyi Chen
My name is Chen Nanyi, and I am 16 years old. I come from Chongqing BI Academy .There are two main reasons why I came to participate in IGEM. The first point is that I believe this competition can bring me rich accumulation of biological theory and practical knowledge, laying the foundation for my future learning career. The second point is that perhaps I can find like-minded friends in this competition. At present, I serve as a member of the wet team, mainly responsible for biological experiments and literature research.
Henry Wang
My name is Henry and I am 15years old student from Shanghai experimental school international division. The reason that I want to take part in igem is because I am very interested in biology and organisms. And the work I am doing is working on experiments and the patents researching.
Judy Zhao
My name is Judy Zhao. I am currently studying in Mercyhurst Preparatory School. I was born in Harbin, China in 2006. The main reason for participating in iGEM is to learn something about synthetic biology, but also to learn how to work as a team. I hope to study neuroscience and psychology in the future, and I have met many students with the same interest as me in iGEM. In this activity, I was a member of the wet team, in the last group to enter the lab, and mainly did the finishing work. I also helped dry team with wiki writing during the online period.
Yuqian Shi
My name is Yuqian Shi and I’m 16 years old. Now I’m studying in Shanghai Weiyu International School, and I’m studying the IB curriculum. I attended IGEM this year is because I want to learn more and further about biology and the bio-experiment. I am really interested in biology and would like to study majors about it for the future. Also, in this experiment, I learn many things about the lab and know how to conduct and do an experiment, and I like this experience so much.
Yuzhou Bai
Biology has always been a fascinating subject for me, from the microcosm to the macro environment, I can always be amazed by it. iGEM is an international competition that provides an opportunity to study biology and meet other students with similar interests. For my part, iGEM helped me to realize this "biological dream". Compared to the biology course I had imagined before, the equipment in the lab made me feel grounded, and I felt confident that I could play my part in the project. I believe that with this experience, I will continue to walk more firmly and confidently.
Yoyo Yang
Hey there! My name is Yoyo and I am sixteen years old. I currently study at UWC CSC as a DP1 student. Biology, or genetic engineering to be specific, has been the love of my life for the past seven years and will continue to be, as I have always pictured myself as a future geneticist. Playing a part as a wet lab member in iGEM really gave me a sneak peek into what it’s actually like being a scientist, and has solidified my determination to become one. See you all at the jamboree!
Cindy Wang
I‘m Cindy Wang Xinyu and it is the 16th year for me to explore this mysterious world! I am currently studying at Suzhou Foreign Language School and I will soon start to study abroad at Concord College in the UK. By watching a reality show which focused on forensic medicine, I got my first interest in Biology. After attending and participating in a few Biology contests, I have learnt a series of knowledges about neuroscience, biological evolution, zoonomy, botany,etc. Genetic engineering is a whole new branch of Biology for me and I believe that it is worth studying in depth. I’d love to gain new skills in different experiences and iGEM just meets my need to be able to use all aspects of ability to solve social problems. At the same time, this competition also puts forward high requirements for interdisciplinary knowledge application ability. Applying my qualifications into practice can enhance my value which promotes my further developments. I’m the leader of the wetlab. In the team, I was mainly responsible for organizing and assigning team tasks, making experimental reports and writing experimental records on behalf of the students, leading them to complete experimental tasks in the biology laboratory for half a month, writing team wiki pages, and presetting interview questions for experts.
Yanzuo Shen
iGEM is this incredible opportunity for students to take what we learn in textbooks and turn it into real experiments. We work on projects that involve super tiny biology stuff, like genes and molecules, and we use computers to understand how everything works. It's like doing science in action! What's even cooler is that iGEM teams are made up of students with all kinds of skills, like biology, engineering, and computer science. We all work together like a big puzzle, bringing different pieces to make our projects amazing. It's like having a team of superheroes with different powers! Biology really interests me because I love learning how animals, plants, and the environment are all connected. I want to make sure we take care of our planet, and studying biology is like having a secret guide to do that. On our iGEM team, I did some pretty awesome things. I looked at what other smart students did in the past and learned from their projects. This helped us come up with new and exciting ideas for our own project. Besides, As a part of the wiki compilation process, I played a significant role in developing the safety section of our project's documentation. Safety is a paramount concern in synthetic biology, and my involvement ensured that our team's efforts aligned with best practices and ethical considerations. I worked diligently to research potential safety risks associated with our project's design and implementation, helping to identify areas that required mitigation measures. Through comprehensive documentation, I contributed to transparently communicating our team's approach to safety to judges, peers, and the wider iGEM community.