Events
Community Meeting Round 1
Monday, May 23, 2022
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A semi-monthly opportunity to connect with BwoB. Common occurrences include: introductions, debate, project updates and lab issues.This meeting is open to prospective as well as established members of the Biotech Without Borders community.It would be a good time to check-in on ongoing discussions on Loomio, bring up topics that you haven't been able to formulate into text, get your keys to the space, hang out with folks interested in biotechnology, and whatever else you can make of it.If you know a specific topic you'd like to bring up please submit an agenda item before the meeting by emailing it to info@biotechwithoutborders.org with the date of the meeting along with the text "AGENDA ITEM" in the subject line. You can see our agenda here.As always please see our Code of Conduct. If you want to attend remotely please use this Google link. Folks coming in person will need to show proof . . . More details
Community Meeting Round 1
Monday, December 20, 2021
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A semi-monthly opportunity to connect with BwoB. Common occurrences include: introductions, debate, project updates and lab issues.This meeting is open to prospective as well as established members of the Biotech Without Borders community.It would be a good time to check-in on ongoing discussions on Loomio, bring up topics that you haven't been able to formulate into text, get your keys to the space, hang out with folks interested in biotechnology, and whatever else you can make of it.If you know a specific topic you'd like to bring up please submit an agenda item before the meeting by emailing it to info@biotechwithoutborders.org with the date of the meeting along with the text "AGENDA ITEM" in the subject line. You can see our agenda here.As always please see our Code of Conduct. If you want to attend remotely please use this Google link. Folks coming in person will need to show proof . . . More details
Science-at-home: Spirulina under the scope
Saturday, May 2, 2020
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us for a hands-on online science workshop. Kits containing what you need to grow and observe spirulina will be mailed in advance. Hello NYC! In these times where we must limit our risk and reduce person to person contact it may feel like the circle of our daily life is getting cramped. Would it comfort you to know that the universe is a big place? A study in 2016 proposed there on the order of 10^11 galaxies in the observable universe. But did you know that, based on another study in 2016, the number of microbial species on earth is also on the order of 10^11? While we are indoors, let’s explore some of that expanse!Join us for a special online workshop where we will walk through the use of a foldscope. This is an amazing piece of engineering which brings extremely low-cost microscopes to the world. Our subject . . . More details
The Science of Vaccines
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
In the last 70 years or so, vaccines have saved millions of lives. They are among the most effective, safest, and cheap medicines ever discovered by humankind. Still, questions about vaccines resonate across our communities and in the media. Do vaccines cause autism? Are they harmful? What about their ingredients? Is vaccination a personal choice? In this talk, Francesco presents the basic facts about vaccines, and he will discuss these and many other questions. Communities need vaccines, and vaccines need communities. Come for a talk and stay for discussion with other curious visitors. Dr. Francesco Cambuli is a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and a Know Science speaker. His research focuses on stem cells, organoids, and cancer. Outside of the lab, he has been active in outreach activities across school and community centers. Francesco studied Cell Biology at the University of Bologna (Italy) and received his . . . More details
PCR + Pizza
Monday, February 24, 2020
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Come on down to BwB's regular Open Night! Pizza, beer, and Lab work. Extract DNA from yourself and amplify it using PCR to test yourself for a CCR5 mutation, or just relax and have some great conversations around democratizing science. No charge, but donations for the pizza and beer greatly appreciated! More details
Intro To Mycology: The World Of Fungi, Mycelium, & Mushrooms
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lecture & Workshop by Craig Trester, founder of MYC.NYC: Fungi are the keystone species that interconnect every facet of life in our world. This class will highlight the supreme influence these ancient and often overlooked organisms have upon our health, society, environment and also provide a succinct peek into the Fungal Queendom from the perspectives of ecology, anthropology, pharmacology, and bioremediation. The class will also feature a brief workshop component that teaches attendees how to perform low tech and low cost mushroom cultivation techniques that can be replicated at home with upcycled materials. About the Instructor: Craig M. Trester is a citizen scientist that applies biomimicry and permaculture principles through mycology to develop regenerative solutions. By studying Fungi, he believes novel approaches towards alternative agriculture, pharmacology, and bioremediation can be realized. Craig runs MYC.NYC, an applied mycology educational resource that teaches the benefits Fungi provide to our health, environment, and society . . . More details
Sequencing the Inner Harbor: A BUGGS/IMET community science collaboration
Monday, February 10, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Is there life in Baltimore's Inner Harbor? Of course there is! It's teeming with living organisms, big and small! Not only the fish, crabs, and oysters people often think of...but also microscopic life! Join us for a visit from a fellow community biolab member, Yong-Bee from the Baltimore UnderGround Science Space (BUGSS). Our guest will provide an overview of a collaboration between citizen scientists at BUGSS and Baltimore institutions like the National Aquarium and the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET). They use microscopy and DNA barcoding to identify what organisms are present in the habor. This data is then leveraged to find ways to effect positive changes on the Harbor so the Baltimore community can more fully use their natural resource. After the talk, there will be an opportunity to mingle with our community at Biotech Without Borders. Light refreshments will be served. Seating is on a first . . . More details
Intro Python Programming for Citizen Scientists
Sunday, February 9, 2020
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This workshop will provide an introduction to programming in Python, an accessible and popular programming language used for data analysis. No prior programming experience is necessary, but please read the pre-workshop instructions below. Workshop Instructed By Alex Kramer: Modern science and quantitative research often rely on the complex analysis of large amounts of data that vastly exceeds the possibility of manual computation (or even comprehension) by humans, even with the help of basic computer tools such as spreadsheets and calculators. For such intensive computation, powerful computer systems, tools, and applications have been built that require at least basic computer programming skills to leverage. This course aims to provide an introduction to programming in Python, the most accessible and one of the most popular general-purpose programming languages used for data analysis. By the end of the course, attendees will have a basic understanding of procedural programming and should be able to . . . More details
Practical Phycology
Sunday, January 5, 2020
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lecture & Workshop by William Padilla-Brown, founder of MycoSymbiotics: Join in practical phycology to gain a practical understanding of the top five algae cultures for commercial and small scale farms alike. With a focus on spirulina due to its ease of cultivation and its level of safety for consumption. We will cover the ins and outs of media preparation, culture maintenance, batch culturing, harvesting and consumption. Gain hands-on experience preparing cultures for you to take home. Class will end with a phycophagy tasting to demonstrate how fresh spirulina can be readily incorporated into foods to boost their nutritional value. About the instructor: William Padilla-Brown is a social entrepreneur, citizen scientist, mycologist, writer, YouTube vlogger, contributing editor for Fungi magazine, researcher, poet, and father. William holds Permaculture Design Certificates acquired through Susquehanna Permaculture and NGOZI. He leads the country in the field of Cordyceps cultivation and regularly teaches around the country at mushroom . . . More details
Intro Python Programming for Citizen Scientists
Sunday, December 15, 2019
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This workshop will provide an introduction to programming in Python, an accessible and popular programming language used for data analysis. No prior programming experience is necessary, but please read the pre-workshop instructions below. Workshop Instructed By Alex Kramer: Modern science and quantitative research often rely on the complex analysis of large amounts of data that vastly exceeds the possibility of manual computation (or even comprehension) by humans, even with the help of basic computer tools such as spreadsheets and calculators. For such intensive computation, powerful computer systems, tools, and applications have been built that require at least basic computer programming skills to leverage. This course aims to provide an introduction to programming in Python, the most accessible and one of the most popular general-purpose programming languages used for data analysis. By the end of the course, attendees will have a basic understanding of procedural programming and should be able to create . . . More details
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