Splash Biography

Despite all of evolution's accomplishments, we still call it merely a tinkerer of engineering. The cell has a comforting familiarity, but applying engineering concepts allows us to stretch cellular life to its limits. Although synthetic biology may be considered the next logical step in biological engineering, its potential is truly thrilling. In our class, we'll talk about some techniques behind synthetic biology, try an experiment ourselves, and explore the ethical and moral questions scientists and policy makers face. Our class will conclude with cute biology-themed treats. ^.^