Genspace participates in science fairs, conferences and think tanks around the world. We have given presentations and workshops around citizen science and contemporary issues in biotechnology at the US Science and Engineering Fair, DLD (Munich, Moscow and New York), PICNIC Festival in Amsterdam, International Synthetic Biology meetings, Citizen Science conferences, Family Science Day at the AAAS International Exhibition, and Maker Faire Africa.

Genspace and Ted Talks

Since its inception, Genspace has had a close relationship with TED. Millions of people have heard TED speakers online, on the radio, or at the organization’s annual conferences.

Co-founder Dr. Ellen Jorgensen has spoken twice on the mainstage on subjects including biohacking and gene editing. Her videos have been seen by 2 million viewers. Dr. Oliver Medvedik, another co-founder, was a TED Fellow in 2012. Check out their videos below.

Introducing Biohacking

Introducing CRISPR Gene Editing

DIY DNA Cocktail

World Science Festival

Created by world renowned physicist Brian Greene, the World Science Festival brings the world’s leading scientists to New York University’s stage to inform the public about the latest scientific developments. In the past festivals, Genspace members have introduced video games that use real microbes, art that contains living materials, and shared the stage with leaders in science.