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03/08/2019

This past weekend was our annual Wet Lab Skills Workshop at the University of Lethbridge, an opportunity for our Synthetic Biology teams to learn basic wet lab techniques and hands-on skills in a university environment. And by the looks of these photos, our participants had a great time!

Thank you to all the students, teachers, mentors, and special guest facilitators who made this another successful weekend.

07/31/2018

It was a weekend full of presenting, workshopping, growth and "Aha" moments for student participants, judges and mentors at the 2018 geekStarter High School Jamboree & iGEM Workshop in Camore, Alberta this past May.

On May 26 - 27, 2018, geekStarter teams came together to present their projects, receive feedback from experienced mentors, and build real-world connections ...

04/18/2018

On Saturday, April 14, four geekStarter robotics teams took part in a full day of mentorship and group activities designed to provide insight into how to take their research projects to market. Teams spent the day learning from and interacting with local entrepreneurs and robotics experts on what’s required to launch a successful startup.

04/18/2018

On Saturday, four geekStarter robotics teams converged in Calgary for the second robotics workshop. This year, teams spent a full day filled with mentorship and group activities designed to provide insight into how to take their research projects to market.

For more on the teams, their projects, and the special guests - experts in robotics! - who took part, check out the latest MindFuel blog post.

12/07/2017

It was a great day this past Saturday for our first Startup Workshop. Over 90 middle school, high school, and university students from across Alberta spent the day in collaborative, hands-on learning, including a mini Lean Startup workshop - where teams developed, refined and pitched a value proposition for a theoretical business - speed networking with entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, and more. Check out the latest MindFuel.ca blog for more.

On December 2, more than 90 Alberta students gathered in Calgary to attend the first ever geekStarter Startup Workshop. Managed by MindFuel, with funding support from Alberta Innovates, geekStarter engages students in finding and solving authentic problems, and building solutions based in emerging s...

12/02/2017

The afternoon sessions of the Startup Workshop kick off with a panel on Venture Capitalism beginning with Will Bunker of GrowthX.

12/02/2017

First ever geekStarter Startup Workshop underway. Junior high, high school and university students spending the day with entrepreneurs and venture capitals to learn about turning their ideas into startups.

10/26/2017

Each has given considerable thought to research, teaching and learning. Arcellana-Panlilio takes great pride in mentoring the undergraduate iGEM teams; Hugo takes seriously his responsibility to create an environment conducive to project-based learning; Behjat has reworked a professional development...

10/23/2017

Five geekStarter iGEM teams are headed to the Giant Jamboree in Boston this November!

J.W. Schnarr Lethbridge Herald [email protected] Local teams involved in an annual science competition are looking ahead to international oppo

10/05/2017

Imagine the moments just before the event: an empty lecture hall at the University of Alberta filling with eager and engaged students; team advisors are sharing final thoughts and advice with their teams; the judges are immersed in conversation; and the room buzzes with energy and quiet excitement a...

09/23/2017

The afternoon session started with a presentation by the U of L team. Their goal is to bring synthetic biology to the masses with a tool kit - Next Vivo - that uses a "cell free" application.

09/23/2017

Lethbridge High team working on real world issue - creating an environment-friendly ink that can be used in pens and printers.