Splash Biography



ELIZABETH BECKER, ESP Teacher




Major: Not available.

College/Employer: Cornell

Year of Graduation: 2023

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Past Classes

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E778: Women and Genetically Engineered Machines in Splash Fall 2022 (Nov. 12, 2022)
Synthetic biology is awesome, and no, it doesn’t just have to do with genetically modified organisms. If there’s a problem out there, synthetic biology has a solution! Come learn exactly what synthetic biology is while getting to know the major women scientists who have paved the way in the history of biotechnology! From the discovery of DNA structure to editing the genome, you will explore the plethora of unbelievable discoveries women in STEM have made! The class will be an active learning experience, with hands-on stations where members of the award-winning Cornell iGEM (Genetically Engineered Machines) team will teach you about these women who cultivated the field of synthetic biology. No prerequisites required.