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<p>This is applicable to both cystic fibrosis and synthetic biology in general.</p>
<p>This is applicable to both cystic fibrosis and synthetic biology in general.</p>
<p>Many people gravitate towards fields they are interested in. Awareness, exploration, and receiving new knowledge are necessary to cultivate an authentic
<p>Many people gravitate towards fields they are interested in. Awareness, exploration, and receiving new knowledge are necessary to cultivate an authentic
interest, which, together with positive social interaction, forms a promising foundation for a lasting interest. As future researchers and part of a
interest, which, together with positive social interaction, forms a promising foundation for a lasting interest<TabScrollLinktab="edu-overview"num="1"scrollId="desc-edu"/>. As future researchers and part of a
competition aiming for continuous innovation, we feel education is an important ascpect that should not be shrugged off on favor of Human Practices.</p>
competition aiming for continuous innovation, we feel education is an important ascpect that should not be shrugged off under the guise of focusing on Human Practices.</p>
<p>Human-centered design is essential for our Integrated Human Practices, ensuring that our project is aligned with the real needs and concerns of the people it aims to serve. Outreach and education are key components of this approach, as they allow us to communicate our goals and inform the public about both our project and the critical issue of cystic fibrosis (CF). By engaging with diverse audiences—patients, families, schools, and the wider community—we raise awareness about CF, while fostering a deeper understanding of the challenges involved. This feedback-driven interaction not only builds trust but also helps us refine our work to have a meaningful impact on those affected by CF. Through educational programs, workshops, and outreach initiatives, we aim to bridge the gap between scientific research and the public, ensuring that our project is both accessible and impactful.</p>
<p>In both "Der Teuto ruft!" and the CeBiTec Student Academy, our team focused on education through personal contact not only as way to spread
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awareness about cystic fibrosis, but to spread the love we have for what we do. </p>
<p>We are glad to have had the possibility to work with such different audiences. While "Der Teuto ruft!" had a focus on families and required a creative
approach, the "Schüler*innen Akademie" and "MINT Sommer" allowed us to interact with aspiring researchers who may very well be our future classmates at
Bielefeld University.
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<p>However, we came to realize that "Der Teuto ruft!" may have been the more impactful event for our personal growth. It took us out of the familiar
"science bubble" and into a space where we could interact with the general public—people who don’t necessarily have a scientific background. This
experience reminded us how non-scientists perceive complex topics like gene therapy and cystic fibrosis. It also highlighted the importance of not only
ethical responsibility but also social responsibility in communicating science. We gained and regained insight into the concerns, misconceptions, and
hopes that the public has regarding synthetic biology, allowing us to better understand what is not only scientifically sound but also socially
acceptable. We are confident participating in "Der Teuto ruft!" very positively influenced our approach to further communication. </p>
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One such experiment involved creating a lung model from balloons and straws, demonstrating the difficulty patients have in breathing by having the children blow into the straws. Additionally, we set up a tank with a mixture of starch and water to simulate mucus and placed a ball on top. The children tried to blow the ball across the surface, illustrating how hard it is for air to move through mucus compared to water, where the ball moved much more easily.
One such experiment involved creating a lung model from balloons and straws, demonstrating the difficulty patients have in breathing by having the children blow into the straws. Additionally, we set up a tank with a mixture of starch and water to simulate mucus and placed a ball on top. The children tried to blow the ball across the surface, illustrating how hard it is for air to move through mucus compared to water, where the ball moved much more easily.
The very little ones could paint coloring pages which we designed and printed for them. For the adults, we provided information about our project and discussed the implications and potential of gene therapy for cystic fibrosis. These conversations made it abundantly clear that degrees of knowledge on this topic widely vary throughout the public and we were happy to fill in the existing gaps in people's knowledge and exchange points of view on gene therapy.
The very little ones could paint coloring pages which we designed and printed for them. For the adults, we provided information about our project and discussed the implications and potential of gene therapy for cystic fibrosis. These conversations made it abundantly clear that degrees of knowledge on this topic widely vary throughout the public and we were happy to fill in the existing gaps in people's knowledge and exchange points of view on gene therapy.
Moreover, we connected with other institutions and participants at the event. We shared our booth at Bielefeld’s “Skulpturenpark” on the outside with <ahref="https://bts-ev.de/bielefeld/"title="btS"> btS </a>, the life science student initiative from Bielefeld University, with whose members we had stimulating discussions as well. We were more than delighted when the city of Bielefeld featured us on their Instagram, highlighting our presence during "Der Teuto ruft!". This collaboration helped us reach a wider audience and raise awareness about our research efforts.</p>
Moreover, we connected with other institutions and participants at the event. We shared our booth at Bielefeld’s “Skulpturenpark” on the outside with <ahref="https://bts-ev.de/bielefeld/"title="btS"> btS </a>, the life science student initiative from Bielefeld University, with whose members we had stimulating discussions as well. We were more than delighted when the city of Bielefeld featured us on their Instagram, highlighting our presence during "Der Teuto ruft!". This collaboration helped us reach a wider audience and raise awareness about our research efforts.</p>
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<p>Despite the changeable weather, we could educate many people of Bielefeld's community about cystic fibrosis, our therapeutic approach and gene therapy in general and had the opportunity to improve our science communication for the future as well so it was a successful event! </p>
<p>Despite the changeable weather, we could educate many people of Bielefeld's community about cystic fibrosis, our therapeutic approach and gene therapy in general and had the opportunity to improve our science communication for the future as well so it was a successful event! </p>
