quote:"I had a great time educating the kids about gene therapy and CF in a playful way, and there were some very interesting conversations with the parents.",
summary:[<p>"Der Teuto ruft!"[LInk zu Teuto unten] is a community event in Bielefeld where iGEM Bielefeld participated to raise awareness about cystic fibrosis (CF) and gene therapy. They engaged children through interactive experiments, such as creating lung models and simulating mucus to help them understand the challenges faced by CF patients. Adults were informed about their gene therapy project and had meaningful discussions about the implications of CF treatment. Collaborating with other institutions like the life science student initiative btS, the team expanded their outreach. Despite changeable weather, the event was a success in educating the public and improving science communication.</p>],
heading:"Innovative minds unite: iGEM's participation in 'MINT Sommer'",
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quote:"It was amazing to see how exciting the conversations were with future STEM scientists and to hear the fresh perspectives from young minds. The entire experience was both inspiring and energizing.",
summary:[<p>MINT Sommer 2024 [Link Mint Sommer unten] is a program for high school graduates interested in STEM fields, and iGEM Bielefeld participated to raise awareness about CF and promote their gene therapy research. The team engaged future scientists, explaining the iGEM competition and their synthetic biology approach to address CF. Using insights from previous workshops, they designed interactive activities to make the complexities of CF accessible to attendees. Over two weeks, they formed meaningful connections with professors, students, and STEM professionals, enriching their research discussions. Overall, the event helped improve their science communication skills and fostered valuable professional growth.</p>],
quote:"It was wonderful to be part of the Student Academy and to experience how much we learned while teaching. Sharing our knowledge and seeing the students' enthusiasm was incredibly rewarding, even though we couldn't convey everything in just one session.",
summary:[<p>The CeBiTec Student Academy[Link unten Schüler akademie] at Bielefeld University provides high school students with hands-on experience in biotechnology and molecular biology, supported by the Osthushenrich Foundation and Detmold district government. iGEM Bielefeld participated by guiding students through a nanopore sequencing experiment, teaching them about lab work, experiment preparation, and safety protocols. The team also presented their iGEM project, PreCyse, giving students insight into real-world research projects and synthetic biology. Many students were excited by the iGEM concept and expressed interest in joining during their future studies. Overall, the academy helped inspire students to explore STEM fields and gain practical scientific skills.</p>],
