July Sponsor Newsletter

In the midst of an unusual iGEM year, our sponsors are here for you and want to help you succeed! Participating in iGEM unlocks access to exclusive sponsorship offers for teams - Check out our guide below, and make the most of what our partners have to offer.

• GenScript $3000 team sponsorships - Next voting deadline July 31
• Missed last week's MathWorks Webinar? Recording available now! 
  Modeling and Analysis of Synthetic Biology Systems
• An introspection from Benchling: Why we support iGEM and continue to do so - New on the iGEM Blog
• 20 kb FREE custom DNA for all iGEM teams from IDT - Register by August 28

Direct Link: https://2020.igem.org/Sponsors/Special_Offers

Keep scrolling to learn more!

GenScript $3000 team sponsorships - Next voting deadline July 31

GenScript is sponsoring a total of 6 iGEM teams in 2020 through a voting competition on MolecularCloud. The team with the most votes by the end each month, April to September, will receive $2000 and a $1000 voucher to GenScript products and services. The next voting deadline is this Friday, July 31.

Direct Link: https://2020.igem.org/Sponsors/GenScript

Webinar Recording Ready for Streaming:
Modeling and Analysis of Synthetic Biology Systems with SimBiology and MATLAB

Mathematical modeling guides the rational design of genetic modifications and enables synthetic biologists to better analyze and predict system behavior prior to fabrication. Modeling is an important part of synthetic biology and the iGEM Competition. This workshop provides iGEM teams with an introduction to modeling, simulation and analysis with MATLAB and SimBiology using an example from synthetic biology literature.

View the recording now on YouTube or Bilibili:

• View the Repressilator model project file demonstrated during the webinar
• Learn more about and perform Sensitivity Analysis in SimBiology
  • Sensitivity Analysis in SimBiology documentation page
  • Global Sensitivity Analysis (GSA) App for SimBiology models 
  • Look for the GSA webinar recording here within two weeks
• iGEM 2020 teams can request complimentary MATLAB software for use in the competition.​ Learn more: https://2020.igem.org/Resources/Software_Tools

New on the iGEM Blog! An introspection from Benchling: Why we support iGEM and continue to do so

By Johnny Truong, Benchling Academic Evangelist

"In every iGEM team, a great sense of camaraderie gets cultivated by the end of the competition. Throughout the year, you all work towards a common goal, bring together your individual strengths, and share personal experiences and lessons learned. Now imagine doing those tasks full-time as an employee at a company – that has been my experience so far working at Benchling.Read more on the iGEM Blog:

Direct Link: 
https://blog.igem.org/blog/2020/7/29/an-introspection-from-benchling-why-we-support-igem-and-continue-to-do-so

iGEM teams can get Benchling software and extras for free! Visit their iGEM 2020 Partner Page to get started: https://2020.igem.org/Sponsors/Benchling

20 kb FREE custom DNA for all iGEM teams from IDT

For 2020, teams can once again access up to 20 kb FREE custom DNA or equivalent products from IDT. Teams must register with IDT before August 28! Last day to place orders: October 13.

Direct Link: https://2020.igem.org/Sponsors/IDT

With thanks to iGEM's Sponsors for 2020

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