Bacterial BioArt Petri Dish Painting at Beakerhead!

Ever wanted to mix art and science? Here is your chance! Come down to Stephen Avenue and 1st street to paint petri dishes with fluorescent bacteria. Your creation will become part of an amazing display on Beakernight where the power of fluorescence will be given its chance to shine! Learn about how biological fluorescence works and how scientists are using it solve real world problems! Ask the University of Calgary International Genetic Engineered Machine (IGEM) competition team members about how they’re using fluorescence to better diagnose malaria around the world! This event is a partnership between the Biological Sciences Graduate Student Association (BGSA) and iGEM team, who’s members are all excited to give people of all ages a chance to learn about bacterial fluorescence through artistic expression!
Location:
1st St. and Stephen Ave Downtown Calgary
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/bacterial-bioart-petri-dish-painting-beakerhead