Who We Are
Synthetic Biology holds tremendous promise to revolutionize a wide variety of industries and solve a myriad of problems. One of the strengths of this field is how it can address unique regional problems.
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We are an organization dedicated to promoting synthetic biology in the Great Lakes region - an area of the US with a unique ecosystem, economy, and demographics. We seek to build community and connect students, teachers, and industry leaders together, providing them with resources to aid workforce development and accelerate the growth of the bioeconomy
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True learning happens among friends,
and we will build the community for these connections.
Meet the Team
Directors of Great Lakes SynBio
President
Dr. Eric Petersen
Eric is an assistant professor of neuroscience at Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine. He participates in community outreach events aimed at promoting STEM education and careers.
Co-Founder, Treasurer
Dr. Devin Camenares
Devin is currently at the University of Dayton Research Institute and has taught synthetic biology at the college level and served as an iGEM team mentor, a judge, and a global committee member.
Co-Founder, Secretary
Sakti Subramanian
Sakti is an incoming student at Stanford University studying Biological Engineering and Public Policy. He serves as a Project Head and Ambassador for iGEM.
Intern
MacKenzie Harwood
Mackenzie is the North American ambassador for iGEM and served as a student leader on the Alma College team.
Our Programs
We are connecting Great Lakes synthetic biologists together through existing programs, new programs, and new forums.
Empowering Educators
Connecting teachers with existing programs and resources. Providing mentorship to help teachers build confidence in synthetic biology
Building Community
Providing a hub for teachers, students, and others to connect to share best practices and foster new collaborations
Original Programming
Complementing existing educational programming with the Great Lakes league and similar events
Featured News
Stay connected to the Synthetic Biology community in the Great Lakes - read more about the milestones achieved, and subscribe to our substack.
Issues in Science and Technology Article
We are excited to announce the publication of our piece, A Great Bioeconomy for the Great Lakes, in Issues in Science and Technology.
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https://issues.org/bioeconomy-great-lakes-camenares-subramanian-petersen/
Experiment Foundation Grant
We are proud to announce that our initial development is being supported by a grant from experiment.com. Please join others in supporting us - either by donating, spreading the word, or through getting involved directly. We also welcome letters of collaboration for additional grant applications. Learn more about it here: https://experiment.com/projects/inspiring-the-midwest-bioeconomy-through-the-great-lakes-synbio-association
Contact Us
College of Medicine, #2427
1280 E Campus Dr
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
glsb.org
