Name: Jordy Alexis

Age: 15

Interests: Videogames, soccer, Biology, food, and technology.

College career: Graduate in Biotechnology Genomics

Reason for entering iGEM: It seemed interesting, and I liked what we do. I’d already been involved because of my brother, who’s participating in the college division.

One word to describe myself: Hard-working

Name: Arturo de Jesús Velázquez Cortés

Age: 17

Interests: Biology, science fiction movies, swimming, camping.

College career: I’m not sure yet.

Reason for entering iGEM: I wanted to see if it was something I’d enjoy working with in college, if I wanted to dedicate my life to biotechnology.

One word to describe myself: Optimistic

Name: Aranza Aketzalli Osorio Durán

Age: 18

Interests: Agriculture, ecology, gardening.

College career: Forestry

Reason for entering iGEM: I was struck by all the applications that this competition has.

One word to describe myself: Cheerful

Name: Silvia Araceli López Morán

Age: 17

Interests: Watching movies.

College career: Nutrition

Reason for entering iGEM: It seemed interesting how it involved different subjects like biology and math, and I wanted to do something extra, instead of just going to school.

One word to describe myself: Creative

Name: Claudia Melissa Guerra Vázquez

Age: 17

Interests: Playing piano and violin, good movies, good books, genetics application and athletics.

College career: Graduate in Biotechnology Genomics

Reason for entering iGEM: Because I like synthetic biology and working in team.

One word to describe myself: Industrious

Name: Eduardo Patricio González López

Age: 17

Interests: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Math, Movies, reading, swimming, comics, technology.

College career: Chemical engeneer

Reason for entering iGEM: Because it felt like it was a challenge and something really impressive that I could work in later on in my life.

One word to describe myself: Hard-wroking

Name: Diego Iván Valadez Lozano

Age: 17

Interests: Physics, computer science, watch movies, 80’s music, video games, food <3

College career: Probably Mechatronics

Reason for entering iGEM: Because I was really interested in synthetic biology, and I wanted to learn more about it.

One word to describe myself: Smart

Name: Mario Alberto Peña Hernández

Age: 17

Interests: Listening music, Chemistry , cars, play with animals, food, girls <3

College career: Graduate in Biotechnology Genomics

Reason for entering iGEM: I wanted to meet people who were interested in this same subject, biotechnology, and wanted to learn more about working in team.

One word to describe myself: Happy

Name: Nelson Josafat López Flores

Age: 17

Interests: Biology, Chemistry, Math, Science fiction, Read, Write, Soccer, Music, Watch movies

College career: Medicine

Reason for entering iGEM: I like Biology a lot, and it seemed interesting, so I decided to join the team.

One word to describe myself:  Thinker

Name: Giovanna Itzel Luna Flores

Age: 17

Interests: Watch movies <3, music, comics and soccer

College career: Graduate in Biotechnology Genomics

Reason for entering iGEM: Because I knew it was going to be challenge, and I love challenges.

One word to describe myself: Persevering

Name: Alber Uriel Sánchez Moreno

Age: 16

Interests: Play videogames, read, watch series, math, tennis

College career: Graduate in Biotechnology Genomics

Reason for entering iGEM: The topic of biotechnology seemed really interesting, so I wanted to know more about it.

One word to describe myself: Dedicated

Name: Arnulfo Aramis Peña Torres

Age: 17

Interests: Break dance, kung fu, science, video games, electronic music, hip-hop, dancing, drums and girls.

College career: Something involving biotechnology or nanotechnology.

Reason for entering iGEM: I was interested in it because it involved biotechnology.

One word to describe myself: Intrepid

Name: Lilia Nalleli Estrada Virrueta

Age: 18

Interests: Dancing, books, food, piñas coladas

College career: Graduate in Biotechnology Genomics

Reason for entering iGEM: The first time I was just curious, but since I’d already been involved in iGEM, and I really liked it, it was obvious I wanted to get in again.

One word to describe myself: Active

Name: Rebeca Paola Torres Ramírez

Age: 17

Interests: Books, watch movies, alternative music, singing, chocolate, genetics, and philosophy mario <3

College career: Graduate in Biotechnology Genomics

Reason for entering iGEM: I already wanted to study biotechnology, and when I found out that it was a competition of genetically engineered machines, I knew I had to get in.

One word to describe myself: introverted

Name: Ana Elisa Segura Lerma

Age: 18

Interests: Movies, running, cooking, singing, traveling, being sexy.

College career: Marketing

Reason for entering iGEM: The first time, I wanted to see what happened. The second time was because I’d really liked it last year, and I’d learned a lot, so I said, why not?

One word to describe myself: Persuasive

Name: Sebastián

Age: 17

Interests: Science, Computer Science, Math, Astronomy, Robotics, Technology, Playing Piano, Multimedia & Development.

College career: Mechatronics

Reason for entering iGEM: Because I was really interested in it; there are so many things you can do, including lab work and other areas.

One word to describe myself: Distracted

Name: Dayala Alanís Candelaria

Age: 16

Interests: Movies, books, music, dancing, biology, animals and food :)

College career: Graduate in Biotechnology Genomics

Reason for entering iGEM: I really like biotechnology.

One word to describe myself: Persevering

Name: Elizabeth Vallejo

Age: 18

Interests: Science fiction and drama movies, music, reading, roller skating, playing the piano, and M&Ms.

College career: Animation and digital art

Reason for entering iGEM: I wanted to try something new; I struggle a bit with science, but it seemed interesting and I wanted to see if I could make it into the team and do something I could be proud of.

One word to describe myself: Serious