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Synthetic Biology Day

Information-Day for Synthetic Biology - In Göttingen and throughout Germany
On the upcoming Saturday, the 25^th August 2012, a nationwide information and participation day for Synthetic Biology and the international student competition iGEM will take place. For that day, every iGEM Team of Germany participating 2012 has organized a different event, such as information stands in the city center, public quizzes, posters and news releases.

Our motivation: We believe that Synthetic Biology will gain more and more importance for our modern society. Already today, many products we use regularly are produced in ways that are related to Synthetic Biology. Therefore, we think that everyone should know about the potential of this new scientific field. To spread the word, the local iGEM Team of the Georg-August-University is going to host a stand downtown in Göttingen, with lots of information material.

Nevertheless, every new technology bears new risks. We think, that this is also very important to inform and talk about. Consequently, we prepared a survey to figure out the worries and thoughts of our fellow citizens. The results of this study will be presented and analyzed by experts of different fields during a penal discussion on the 07^th September 2012 (16:00, ZHG Uni Göttingen, Platz-der-Göttinger-Sieben). Everyone is welcome!

Our goal is to create more transparency, stimulate the exchange of information between scientists and the rest of the society, and hence sensitize both groups for each others wishes and worries. We believe that this will be the key to a more effective science, which will walk alongside with the society.