Team:NTU-Singapore/Practices

NTU SG iGEM 2015




Human Practices


Industry Interviews

Industrial Waste

As our project concerns waste to energy conversion, we interviewed two chemical companies and one food company to understand more about the waste generated in their respective industry and how they are disposed. We also discussed potential niche for synthetic biology in the process.

Public Perception

Genetically Modified Organism

GMO in Singapore is not an issue as controversial as that in other industrial countries, so this survey delves into the phenomenon. Other than providing us with an insight into the landscape of Singaporean's perception on GMO, this survey also prepares us for other Human Practices activities.

Policy Advisors

What do experts say?

Having conducted the survey on the public perception towards GMO, we would like to know if policy advisers in Singapore are aware of some of the concerns reflected and how they interpret the findings. Thus we interviewed two policy advisors.

Outreach

Inform the Young

We held a talk at River Valley High School because as researchers we are responsible to reach out to the public and inform them about synthetic biology, particularly at school as students are the future of our nation. By piquing their interest in synthetic biology, perhaps they would make great advancements in this field.