The Giant Jamboree is just a few short weeks away. As we are busy preparing for the Giant Jamboree, we wanted to take this time to share some event updates.
Look below for Project Reminders, Upcoming Deadlines, Event DOs and DON'Ts, Program Highlights, Jamboree Schedule and much, much more.
iGEM HQ is collecting stories about DNA synthesis and this year’s IDT offer and we would like to feature your team. Could you please tell us about your experience with the IDT free synthesis offer?
You have most likely been contacted by a member of the HQ staff asking you to share your story. Please respond to your HQ representative or email us at hq AT igem DOT org by October 6th. We look forward to hearing from you.
Adding a part to the Registry is quick and easy, but it is just the first step. Documenting and characterizing your part is vital to its continued use by Registry users. A well documented part will be used in new composite parts, new systems, and new team projects. Learn more by visiting: http://parts.igem.org/Help:Document_Parts
In addition to adding and documenting parts, teams are also required to submit samples to the Registry. Please take a look at the requirements for part submission page here: http://parts.igem.org/Help:Submission. Part submissions must be shipped by the October 21 deadline and include a tracking number.
Judging Handbook: 2016.igem.org/Judging/Handbook
iGEM team members are under no obligation to read the judging handbook. However, if you want to learn how judges think about awards, you may want to download a copy and read over the sections for the awards you plan to go for.
iGEM PLOS Collction: 2016: 2016.igem.org/Resources/PLOS_iGEM_Collection
If your team is interested in publishing your project in the 2016 iGEM PLOS Collection or PLOS One, please see the submission guidelines and requirements. You may need to perform one or two final experiments before completing your iGEM project!
While you're busy finishing up your experiments in the lab and starting work on your wikis, it's important to remember the judging deadlines and project evaluation requirements. The most important deadlines are highlighted below. Make sure to check out the iGEM Competition Calendar for the latest updates and deadlines.
You may copy/paste this link into your browser:http://2016.igem.org/Calendar
DO bring your team spirit, your enthusiasm, your passion for synthetic biology!
Do not bring any lab materials to the Jamboree. No GMOs or their products, oligos or reagents of any kind. This includes any biological material, including synthetic DNA. Learn more by visiting: http://2016.igem.org/Safety/Do_not_Release
Also note that NO balloons and NO stickers are allowed at the Hynes Convention Center.
Help decorate the Convention Center. Continuing the tradition from previous years, we will be displaying team banners and team videos at the Giant Jamboree. Use your team imagery, high resolution photos and all your creativity to showcase your team.
Submit your banner design before October 9! Find the details here: http://2016.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/Team_Banners
Send us your videos before October 24 by emailing us at hq AT igem DOT org.
Practice your presentation on Thursday October 27! There are a limited number of time slots available on a first-come first-serve basis so please only choose one slot. Book your actions session here
You may copy/paste this link into your browser: http://2016.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/Practice_Sessions
The event program is posted! Check out the schedule too see your presentation time slot. Click on the image below or visit: http://2016.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/Schedule