scholarly journals YouTube resources for synthetic biology education

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron J Dy ◽  
Emily R Aurand ◽  
Douglas C Friedman
Keyword(s):  
Synthetic Biology ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Biology Education ◽  
Genetically Engineered ◽  
Online Video ◽  
Video Content ◽  
Technical Research ◽  
Course Content ◽  
College Course ◽  
Online Videos

Abstract Online video resources have increasingly become a common way to effectively share scientific research ideas and engage viewers at many levels of interest or expertise. While synthetic biology is a comparatively young field, it has accumulated online videos across a spectrum of content and technical depth. Such video content can be used to introduce viewers to synthetic biology, supplement college course content, teach new lab skills and entertain. Here, we compile online videos concerning synthetic biology into public YouTube playlists tailored for six different, though potentially overlapping, audiences: those wanting an introduction to synthetic biology, those wanting to get quick overviews of specific topics within synthetic biology, those wanting teaching or public lectures, those wanting more technical research lectures, those wanting to learn lab protocols and those interested in the International Genetically Engineered Machine competition.

scholarly journals Can Watching Online Videos Be Addictive? A Qualitative Exploration of Online Video Watching among Chinese Young Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (14) ◽  
pp. 7247
Author(s):  
Zeyang Yang ◽  
Mark Griffiths ◽  
Zhihao Yan ◽  
Wenting Xu
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Leisure Activity ◽  
Online Video ◽  
Video Content ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Online Videos ◽  
Chinese Young Adults ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

Watching online videos (including short-form videos) has become the most popular leisure activity in China. However, a few studies have reported the potential negative effects of online video watching behaviors (including the potential for ‘addiction’) among a minority of individuals. The present study investigated online video watching behaviors, motivational factors for watching online videos, and potentially addictive indicators of watching online videos. Semi-structured interviews were conducted among 20 young Chinese adults. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Eight themes were identified comprising: (i) content is key; (ii) types of online video watching; (iii) platform function hooks; (iv) personal interests; (v) watching becoming habitual; (vi) social interaction needs; (vii) reassurance needs; and (viii) addiction-like symptoms. Specific video content (e.g., mukbang, pornography), platform-driven continuous watching, and short-form videos were perceived by some participants as being potentially addictive. Specific features or content on Chinese online video platforms (e.g., ‘Danmu’ scrolling comments) need further investigation. Future studies should explore users’ addictive-like behaviors in relation to specific types of online video content and their social interaction on these platforms.

scholarly journals Advancing Undergraduate Synthetic Biology Education: Insights from a Canadian iGEM Student Perspective

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Diep ◽  
Austin Boucinha ◽  
Brayden James Kell ◽  
Bi-ru Amy Yeung ◽  
Xingyu Amy Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Synthetic Biology ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Biology Education ◽  
Genetically Engineered ◽  
Student Perspective ◽  
Academic Settings ◽  
Pedagogical Research ◽  
Transformative Impact ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Further Development

The last two decades have seen vigorous activity in synthetic biology research and ever-increasing applications of its technologies. However, pedagogical research pertaining to teaching synthetic biology is scarce, especially when compared to other science and engineering disciplines. Within Canada there are only three universities that offer synthetic biology programs; two of which are at the undergraduate level. Rather than take place in formal academic settings, many Canadian undergraduate students are introduced to synthetic biology through participation in the annual International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition. Although the iGEM competition has had a transformative impact on synthetic biology training in other nations, the impact in Canada has been relatively modest. Consequently, the iGEM competition is still a major setting for synthetic biology education in Canada. To promote further development of synthetic biology education, we surveyed undergraduate students from the Canadian iGEM design teams of 2019. We extracted insights from these data using qualitative analysis to provide recommendations for best teaching practices in synthetic biology undergraduate education, which we describe through our proposed Framework for Transdisciplinary Synthetic Biology Education (FTSBE).

Contextual In-Stream Video Advertising

2011 ◽  
pp. 194-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Mei ◽  
Shipeng Li
Keyword(s):  
Video Processing ◽  
Text Analysis ◽  
Video Stream ◽  
Online Video ◽  
Video Content ◽  
Video Advertising ◽  
Online Videos ◽  
Location Detection ◽  
Key Techniques ◽  
Internet Delivery

With Internet delivery of video content surging to an unprecedented level, online video advertising is becoming increasingly pervasive. In this chapter, we present a new advertising paradigm for online video, called contextual in-stream video advertising, which automatically associates the most relevant video ads with online videos and seamlessly inserts the ads at the most appropriate spatiotemporal positions within each individual video. Different from most current video-oriented sites that only display the ads at the predefined locations in a video, this advertising paradigm aims to embed more contextually relevant ads at less intrusive positions within the video stream nonlinearly. We introduce the following key techniques in this paradigm: video processing for ad location detection, text analysis for ad selection, and optimization for ad insertion. We also describe two recently developed systems as showcases, i.e., VideoSense and AdOn which support in-stream inline and overlay advertising, respectively.

scholarly journals Challenges in Undergraduate Synthetic Biology Training: Insights from a Canadian iGEM Student Perspective

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Diep ◽  
Austin Boucinha ◽  
Bi-ru Amy Yeung ◽  
Brayden Kell ◽  
Xingyu Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Synthetic Biology ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Biology Education ◽  
Genetically Engineered ◽  
Student Perspective ◽  
Design Teams ◽  
Undergraduate Level ◽  
Pedagogical Research ◽  
Biology Research

ABSTRACTThe last two decades have seen vigorous activity in synthetic biology research and ever-increasing applications of synthetic biology technologies. However, pedagogical research on synthetic biology is scarce, especially when compared to some scientific and engineering disciplines. Within Canada, there are only three universities that formally teach synthetic biology programs; two of which are at the undergraduate level. Many Canadian undergraduate students are instead introduced to synthetic biology through participation in the annual International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition where they work in design teams to conceive of and execute a synthetic biology project that they present at an international jamboree. We surveyed the Canadian landscape of synthetic biology education through the experience of students from the Canadian iGEM teams of 2019. Using a thematic codebook analysis, we gathered insights to generate recommendations that could empower future iGEM team operations and inform educators about best practices in teaching undergraduate synthetic biology.

scholarly journals Investing in our nation’s future military leaders’ synthetic biology knowledge to understand and recognize threats and applications

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Jordan Steel ◽  
Katherine L Bates ◽  
Michael D Barnhart
Keyword(s):  
Synthetic Biology ◽  
Air Force ◽  
Undergraduate Research ◽  
Biology Education ◽  
Genetically Engineered ◽  
Military Leaders ◽  
Us Air Force ◽  
The Us ◽  
Future Leaders ◽  
Research And Education

Abstract Synthetic biology encompasses some of the greatest advancements in biology. With improvements in molecular methods and techniques that allow targeted and highly efficient genome manipulation, the capabilities of engineering biology have significantly increased. These enhancements in biotechnology represent significant potential benefits and risks to the global population. It is important that future leaders are trained and understand the incredible benefits, opportunities and risks associated with synthetic biology. The US Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a technical assessment on the future opportunities of synthetic biology and has encouraged the military institutions to expand and encourage bioengineering research programs. At the US Air Force Academy (USAFA), opportunities are provided for future Air Force officers to recognize the potential and risks associated with synthetic biology by participating in the USAFA Synthetic Biology Education Program (USBEP). Cadets can enroll in synthetic biology courses to learn and master molecular biology techniques and work on independent undergraduate research projects. In addition, cadets have the opportunity to join the USAFA’s International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team and compete in the international synthetic biology competition. This report includes details on how USAFA has recruited, enrolled and encouraged synthetic biology research and education among future leaders in the US Air Force.

scholarly journals Evaluating the Use of an Online Video Training Program to Supplement a Graduate Course in Applied Behavior Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-32
Author(s):  
Gabrielle T. Lee ◽  
Tzu-Fen Chang
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Behavior Analysis ◽  
Applied Behavior Analysis ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Online Video ◽  
Guided Notes ◽  
Graduate Course ◽  
Video Training ◽  
Online Videos ◽  
Video Program

The primary purpose of the present article was to evaluate the effects of a supplemental online video program on student quiz performance for an online course in applied behavior analysis. Nineteen graduate students, in ages ranging from 22 to 40, agreed to participate in this study. A within-subject group design was used. The control condition contained textbook readings and accompanied self-guided notes, while an online video training program was added to supplement the experimental condition. Results indicated that the students scored significantly higher in their weekly quizzes under the condition supplemented with the online video training program. The students perceived the video training program as equally helpful as the textbook, but they enjoyed the online videos significantly more than the textbook. Students' self-reported enjoyment of the online videos was also positively correlated to their quiz performance under the condition supplemented with the videos.

scholarly journals BioBits™ Bright: A fluorescent synthetic biology education kit

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. eaat5107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica C. Stark ◽  
Ally Huang ◽  
Peter Q. Nguyen ◽  
Rachel S. Dubner ◽  
Karen J. Hsu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Synthetic Biology ◽  
Biology Education

scholarly journals Biosafety Considerations of Synthetic Biology in the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition

BioScience ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zheng-jun Guan ◽  
Markus Schmidt ◽  
Lei Pei ◽  
Wei Wei ◽  
Ke-ping Ma
Keyword(s):  
Synthetic Biology ◽  
Genetically Engineered
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