Communication
"Various forums provide excellent platforms for project
exhibitions and collaborative exchanges among teams."
Through these forums, we have collectively fostered a conducive
environment for exploring synthetic biology and have reaped
significant benefits from them.
Based in Shenzhen city, we gradually expanding our influence to
the Greater Bay Area, the South China Region, and
eventually covering the whole China. We have hosted,
co-organized, and participated in
more than seven organizations or conferences.
The Deep Blue Charity Bazaar is organized by the Southern
University of Science and Technology and Shenzhen
University. The event aims to raise funds for the
"Sunshine Book Corner·Childhood Growth" project.
During this charity bazaar, a large team named
"Deep Blue iGEM" was formed, consisting members from
SUSTech_OCE, SZU-China, and BASIS China. We actively
promote the concepts related to synthetic biology, explore
the value and potential of synthetic biology in everyday
life, and also raise public awareness of the iGEM project.
The Southern China Regional Meeting is a traditional
events organized by us(SZU-China).
The theme of the 7th Southern China Regional
Meeting this year is “Villagarnival” (villages-carnival).
This meeting gathered a total of 16 teams from high
schools and universities in the southern region of China,
built a bridge for interaction, exhibition and
communication among teams.
CCiC is an important platform for communication and
collaboration among iGEM participants in China.
The four-day conference included an opening
ceremony, academic lectures, team report presentations,
workshops, team discussions, and a closing ceremony. The
conference has invited heavyweight guests from academia,
industry, and iGEM committee members to participate,
bringing about a feast of synthetic biology.
The 1st iGEM Greater Bay Area Synthetic Biology
Industry-Academia-Research Forum is a regional event
initiated by the iGEM teams from Beijing Normal University
(Zhuhai Campus), University of Macau, Hong Kong University
of Science and Technology, and Shenzhen University.
It aims to facilitate communication and
collaboration among related enterprises and teams in the
region.
The 2023 iGEM Intercollegiate Synthetic Biology Science
Popularization Conference is initiated by the BNUZH-China,
in collaboration with the SZU-China and other 7 teams.
This is a conference with a focus on synthetic
biology, in a hybrid format, combining both online and
offline elements, breaking through spatial barriers and
allowing more students to participate. It aims to further
enhance the understanding of the charm of synthetic
biology and ignite everyone's passion for science and
desire for exploration.
iG 20+(iGEM Groups of 20+)is an organization initiated by
Lanzhou University. Taking inspiration from the
influential organization iG20, we hope to combine the
power ofcollaboration to carry out more engaging
educational activities.
Through iG20+, iGEM
teams from different regions are united. We utilized
online video recording and editing to popularize synthetic
biology and team project to the public.
During our educational activities, we also took into
consideration special groups, especially children with
autism. We aim to ensure that these children have equal
access to educational resources.
Therefore, we collaborated with several
universities to create a picture book about synthetic
biology called "Synbio-rainbow." We have submitted this
picture book to institutions and centers for autistic
children, to provide more educational opportunities and
support for special-needs groups.
Cooperation
"Competitions provide a competitive environment, but they also
offer opportunities for mutual learning and growth."
Through conferences, we not only gain extensive knowledge about
different teams, but also find like-minded teams to engage in
deeper exchanges. By establishing deep connections with other
teams, we can foster friendships, build cooperative relationships,
and collectively face challenges and solve problems, thereby
progressing together in the competition.
Firstly,
collaborating and exchanging ideas with other teams enables us
to gain a broader perspective and new ways of thinking.
Each team possesses unique skills, knowledge, and experiences,
and by sharing resources, we can expand our horizons and tap
into creative thinking from different fields.
Secondly, collaboration
facilitates resource sharing and complementarity.
Different teams may have distinct technologies, equipment,
expertise, and human resources. By working together, we can
leverage each other's strengths and collectively solve
challenges.
Collaborating among teams also reduces individual burdens,
enhances work efficiency, and ensures a smoother and more
successful competition process.
Furthermore, collaborating with other teams fosters
innovation and teamwork. Cooperation necessitates trust, shared
responsibility, and mutual support, values that arebeneficial not only in competitions but also in future
careers.
Through teamwork, we can develop essential skills in
problem-solving, decision-making, and
work towards shared goals of synthetic biology.
In addition to forums, we have also established
close connections with six teams, exchanging insights,
sharing experiences, and helping each other throughout the
project development process.
With CAU-China
During the early stages of the project, we conducted
online brainstorming sessions with China Agricultural
University. We shared our projects, asked questions, explored
the possibilities, and provided suggestions of our projects to
each other. This was meaningful for the smooth implementation of
our projects.
With BNUZH-China
As the host of the 1st iGEM Greater Bay Area Synthetic Biology
Industry-Academia-Research Forum, impressed by our successful
experience and positive outcomes from hosting the South China
exchange meeting, they invited us to
collaborate on organizing the 1st iGEM Greater Bay Forum.
By communication, we recognized the potential for breakthroughs
and practical applications in synthetic biology.
With UM-Macau
Macau University and mainland Chinese schools have slight
differences in education and management. Shenzhen University and
Macau University face each other across the strait and are both
located in the Greater Bay Area. So our two teams have
established contact and
exchanged experiences in team management and other
aspects.
With ZJU-China
During several conferences such as the Southern China
Regional Meeting, CCiC, and the 1st iGEM Greater Bay Area
Synthetic Biology-Industry-Academia-Research Forum, we had
several communications with ZJU-China, who also works on plant
diseases. We
exchanged inspiration and shared experiences in plant
immunity, disease prevention and control, and treatment. After
the conferences, we also established frequent communication to
discuss team affairs and competition-related matters.
With SCAU-China
South China Agricultural University's project focuses on red
fire ant control. Learned that our team has established close
connections with the Shenzhen Agricultural Science and
Technology Promotion Center, which has considerable experience
in red fire ant control, they sent us several questions and we
helped inquire about these questions to the experts at the
center during the interview. Through
resource sharing and collaboration, we have not only
helped them solve problems but also gained insights into
different agricultural issues and solutions.
With ZJUT-China
When we couldn't find a suitable vector for our
project, Zhejiang University of Technology
offered a helping hand and sent us plasmids that were
suitable for our project. Throughout the process of project
construction and implementation, we encountered various
difficulties. However, the cooperation and collaboration among
team members, beyond the competition, often lead to preasure
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