SciBono Experience

The Wits CSIR iGEM team feels it is not only important what is done in the lab but, moreover, to share our knowledge of science and synthetic biology with the broader public. One issue most often associated with synthetic biology is the ethics surrounding the production of genetically modified organisms. Another issue, prevalent is South Africa, is the significant lack of scientists and engineers. The team set out to address both these issues by approaching SciBono, a national science centre whose goal it is to act as an interface between scientists and the public.