Life Sciences Trivia & UAlberta iGEM Networking
Join UAlberta iGEM for an evening of competitive life sciences trivia, team networking, and a showcase of our 2026 synthetic biology project during Life Sciences Week!
Whether you are a student, researcher, biotech enthusiast, or just curious about synthetic biology, come test your knowledge across Alberta biotech history, pop-science, and biology. Meet members of the UAlberta iGEM team, learn about our 2026 project, and get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into taking a student-led research project from the lab to the international stage in Paris!
🎟️ Your ticket includes a FREE drink of choice! Grab a drink, build your trivia team, and spend the evening getting to know the UAlberta iGEM team and our project.
🧬 Event Highlights:
• Interactive Trivia: 4 rounds of general biology, Alberta biotech innovations, and synbio fun (prizes for top teams!)
• iGEM Project Showcase: Learn about our 2026 project, glEYEco, and the science, design, and human practices behind our work. Chat with team members, ask questions, and see what we've been working on throughout the season!
• Meet the Team: Connect with UAlberta iGEM students, learn about their experiences in synthetic biology, and find out what it takes to compete at the iGEM Grand Jamboree.
• Merchandise & Team Swag: Pick up exclusive handmade crochet conical tube accessories, team pins, stickers, and badges.
Location: The Druid Irish Pub, 10363 104 Street NW Unit 100, Edmonton, AB T5J 1C1
💰 Fundraising Purpose: All proceeds from ticket sales, merchandise, and donations directly fund travel, registration, and laboratory supplies for the UAlberta iGEM team as we represent Alberta on the global stage at the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris.