I think it's cool to set up a project myself from start to finish and that together with a group of other students who all want to deal with the problems of today.

Inga Arnold, 24

B. Sc. Molecular and Applied Biotechnology
My goal is to analyse the world with mathematical models and to facilitate biological work. Therefore, I participate in iGEM to be able to contribute already during my studies and to gain first scientific experiences.

Annika Baum, 21

M. Sc. Mathematics
I want to use science and make it accessible for people to vouch for a progressive, sustainable and fair world.

Carlos Classen, 22

B. Sc. Computer Science
Work on an interdisciplinary project from start to finish while contributing to society.

Lea Erbacher, 22

M. Sc. Molecular and Applied Biotechnology
I am looking forward to getting insights in synthetic biology and apply my theoretical knowledge in practice with many other motivated people.

Özlem Erdogan, 22

M. Sc. Biology
I want to be part of a project that adresses future-determining issues, while gaining experience in working with larger project groups.

Joshua Falkenhain, 24

B. Sc. Mechanical Engineering
I want to learn more about being in a competition and I want to work on a Project which can make the World a better place.

Ariane Gruber, 21

B. Sc. Molecular and Applied Biotechnology
Working together as a team and setting up a project that can make the environment a little bit better.

Niklas Haß, 20

B. Sc. Molecular and Applied Biotechnology
Implement a project together with the team that makes our world at least a little bit better.

Olga Herdes, 21

B. Sc. Molecular and Applied Biotechnology
I believe that biotechnology/synthetic biology holds enormous potential for addressing global challenges and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. By joining iGEM, I hope to take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn and work in a multidisciplinary team with like-minded young scientists who want to make a difference in our society and dedicate themselves to an innovative project.

Anna Hu, 22

M. Sc. Molecular and Applied Biotechnology
I am pleased that iGEM gives me the opportunity to tackle important biological problems in the world in a young and motivated interdisciplinary team and to find solutions to them through independent research! My motto: Be yourself the change you wish for in this world!

Leonie Hümmeler, 24

B. Sc. Molecular and Applied Biotechnology
Working as part of a team on a project relevant to the future and gain more hands-on laboratory experience.

Katharina Hürter, 20

B. Sc. Molecular and Applied Biotechnology
Meeting new people to broaden your own perspective. Also, to work on a cool project to make our future a little bit better.

Anna-Lena Kuhn, 25

B. Sc. Molecular and Applied Biotechnology
I like the idea of many creative minds coming together in a team and not only testing their own strengths, but also making a very individual contribution to solving current and future issues of global importance.

Nathalie Kühn, 21

B. Sc. Molecular and Applied Biotechnology
I would like to work in research on the development of new technologies

Clemens Laing, 20

B. Sc. Molecular and Applied Biotechnology
IGem makes it possible for me to be part of a team that deals with important biological topics and comes up with solutions for problems in this field.

Anna Mertens, 22

B. Sc. Biology
IGEM for me is a great opportunity to come up with a biological question in a team and to try solutions in lab to collect first experiences with almost realistic working conditions.

Anna Pesch, 23

B. Sc. Biology
Gainig experience in independent lab work and scientific teamwork.

Laurin Poro, 22

B. Sc. Molecular and Applied Biotechnology
Working in a team on a project that could solve a major problem of the modern agriculture and economy.

Laurin Röder, 22

B. Sc. Molecular and Applied Biotechnology
I want to be part of an interdisciplinary team that deals with current biological problems.

Hannah Schoofs, 21

B. Sc. Biology
Gaining experience in practical lab- and team- work, being able to get new insights in relevant, future-oriented topics and meeting new,like-minded people from all over the world!

Jule Wahl, 19

B. Sc. Biology
Being able to work and grow as a new Team to collect experiences and to show what is possible with synthetic biology.

Lisa Wang, 21

B. Sc. Biology
My goal is to contribute to an important project with iGEM and to do research on new technologies in the future.

Julius Wasser, 20

B. Sc. Molecular and Applied Biotechnology
Getting a great project off the ground as a team and also communicating to the outside world what we want to change.

Nathalie Zehetner, 19

B. Sc. Biology