Latest posts by KingJacob
Aug 19, 2011
by KingJacob
Howdy All, This sunday for Pancake Science, there will be science. Phytoremediation is the process of using plants to remediate environmental disasters rather than the more disruptive method of excavation. On sunday, we’ll attempt to make our own paper implanted with seeds from plant species that are known to be ...
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May 8, 2011
by KingJacob
Bioinformatics is the application of computer science to the field of molecular biology. Or so wikipedia defines it. As a relitively new field that definition is subject to change. If you are interested in learning more about the exciting new field of Bioinformatics and a few of its applications, ARC ...
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Apr 14, 2011
by KingJacob
Starting this Friday we are going to be instating a thing called “5 minutes of fame”, which is just a fancy way of saying Show & Tell, at every other open house. To sign up, just fill out this form any time before the event(time is limited, so sign up ...
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Mar 3, 2011
by KingJacob
We have the back room well on its way to being a working lab and felt calling it the DIYbioHouston Lab just wasn’t sexy. And DIY doesn’t really fit a lab dedicated to sharing and community involvement. And so without further verbage, I now present the new name, ARC Research ...
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Feb 9, 2011
by KingJacob
If you are interested in doing or just learning a bit more about biology, stop by Thursday from 7-9 for the weekly DIYbioHou meeting. This week we will… -Finish constructing lab benches -Discuss the Edible Bacteria project -Brainstorm what we want to do for SXSW -Come up with a cool ...
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Oct 27, 2010
by KingJacob
Come join Tx/Rx members eat pancakes, talk science and donate what you can for sweet sweet pancakes. One of our goals as a group is help build a technology and science community. In this effort we are hosting weekly pancakes. When: Sunday @11am Google Flyer A printable version of the ...
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This Week at TXRX Labs
- 12/13 - Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours
- 12/13 - Woodworking II: Joinery
- 12/14 - Craft + Connect - Resin Coaster Workshop
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- 12/16 - Basic Machine Shop Technology - Metal Lathe
- 12/16 - Airbrushing
- 12/16 - Welding II: Welding Shop Essentials
- 12/17 - Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours
- 12/17 - Jewelry I: Silver Chain Bracelet
- 12/17 - Welding II: Welding Shop Essentials
- 12/18 - Office Hours
- 12/18 - Jewelry I: Silver Chain Bracelet
- 12/18 - Welding I: MIG
- 12/19 - 3D Printing I