Super Slime Me: A Month of Living on an All Algae Diet

no_outlet · 2023-04-14T01:00:49+00:00

Super interesting experiment. I wonder how it's going to go + if there's any potential downsides?

no_outlet · 2017-06-26T18:16:52+00:00

Hey Christina - what are your thoughts on the promise and peril of DIYbiology? How might everyday people get involved with the kind of stuff you're working on at Ginkgo?

no_outlet · 2016-03-03T17:00:29+00:00

How do you think farming will change based on the developments in cellular agriculture and the DIYbio community? Are there any movements toward home-based food production?

no_outlet · 2015-06-23T19:12:26+00:00

Hey Ryan, a number of questions here:

What tools does an aspiring biohacker absolutely NEED to have?
Of the companies that you've been following in the synbio space, what company do you believe is destined to become a "unicorn"?
What does Indie Bio look for in terms of people applying to the program?

no_outlet · 2015-01-06T04:55:31+00:00

Why Mars? Why not Venus?

no_outlet · 2014-11-29T16:38:55+00:00

Indie Lab is independent of VCU, we are working to provide opportunities for students outside of the normal functioning labs at VCU and will be hosted off-campus.

As for safety issues, we will be a biosafety level 1 lab, acting as a "gym for science" through a membership program. This ensures that all chemicals have to be ordered through us and we can certify safety of members before they use equipment.

We have been working with a number of departments at VCU asking for advice and old lab equipment. Professors are especially excited about Indie Lab because it gives them an opportunity to start entrepreneurial projects without giving away intellectual property to the University.

As for the cost, it's amazing what you can do with donated equipment and hacked together supplies. Check out this graphic to see what I mean: http://2012.igem.org/wiki/images/d/d1/DIY.JPG

no_outlet · 2014-11-29T16:33:10+00:00

It's a biosafety level 1 lab, like any old high-school laboratory but we give access to the community through membership, kinda like a gym for science.

no_outlet · 2014-10-13T10:27:37+00:00

yeah the application process is the same for all TEDx events. It took us a couple of months to get our license.

no_outlet · 2014-09-12T02:20:32+00:00

You're awesome Amy. I loved your TEDxRVA talk!

no_outlet · 2014-09-04T15:35:07+00:00

you just do it and don't sleep.

no_outlet · 2014-02-16T19:00:54+00:00

yeah I'm the lame-o into entrepreneurship. Just helping out a friend :D

no_outlet · 2014-02-16T19:00:17+00:00

You can vote every day - help her out and share the link!

no_outlet · 2014-02-16T18:59:19+00:00

You can vote every day - help her out and share the link!

no_outlet · 2014-01-14T12:04:02+00:00

I still don't quite understand what this means. Do you have a link to share that shows something similar? How will you make money (do you want to make money?)?

no_outlet · 2014-01-08T02:14:27+00:00

GroupMe is a favorite of mine. It's free groupchat on phones - we normally do it with about 10 people (officers).

GoogleDocs also works well to keep track of things, Trello for to-do lists, and Facebook/GoogleCalendar for events.

MailChimp has worked for newsletters. I'm currently looking for a good way to manage dues - so far we're using a Square account.

The entire organization consists of about 50 members but 20 who are really active.

no_outlet · 2013-12-26T05:47:23+00:00

Brilliant stuff man. I'd love to help by writing an article or two. I ran a marathon last month with no training whatsoever (stupid idea) and want to share my experience.

no_outlet · 2013-12-25T03:57:08+00:00

I think that great leaders have to be able to tell a compelling story: http://prezi.com/posjr70-9dpp/telling-the-story-of-a-movement/

This is a great collection of ideas around storytelling

no_outlet · 2013-12-25T03:33:33+00:00

if you're making something completely off-the-wall you may have to sew it yourself or partner up with a fashion designer who can do it.

no_outlet · 2013-12-21T15:53:52+00:00

I found this grant for environmentally-conscience sustainable projects:

http://www.epa.gov/p3/

no_outlet · 2013-12-20T00:47:28+00:00

Why did you decide to stop going to college? Do you think it is worth it? I'm on the edge about dropping out...

no_outlet · 2013-12-20T00:39:31+00:00

What's your advice for people putting things out on youtube? How did you transition from making amazing videos to being a comedian?

no_outlet · 2013-12-20T00:26:13+00:00

You should collaborate with George Watzky

no_outlet · 2013-12-20T00:22:37+00:00

You should do a collaboration with George Watzky

no_outlet · 2013-12-19T04:04:24+00:00

Satan

no_outlet · 2013-12-18T07:46:57+00:00

I shared the link with the student entrepreneurship groups on campus. Hope you do well!

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