iGEM

On June 14, 2018 iGEM announced that it will be partnering with Ginkgo Bioworks. Ginkgo Bioworks committed to being the lead partner for the 2018 International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition. Ginkgo Bioworks has previous history participating in iGEM programs, and is eager to give back to the iGEM community. The CEO of Ginkgo Bioworks, Jason Kelly, said ""As early graduates ourselves, we're humbled to now be in a position where we can give back in such a meaningful way to a partner that shares our values on technology, responsibility, and local action."

The Open Track includes all other tracks from previous years, except for Software, including Hardware, Measurement, and Art & Design, as well as other projects in Human Practices.

Individuals from industry and academia volunteer to judge the iGEM Competition each year. They score teams on various metrics including the quality of the Wiki, final presentation, and poster, as well as the technical accomplishments of the project itself. There are also track-specific scoring rubrics.

The iGEM Competition has grown from five teams in 2004 to 310 in 2017.The iGEM Foundation states itthe competition has over 30,000 alumni, but this number is likely an overestimate that includes double counting of individuals who have participated in multiple years.

The Open Track includes all tracks from previous years, except for Software, that do not use DNA or parts from the registry. The Open Track includesincluding Hardware, Measurement, and Art & Design, as well as other projects in Human Practices.

The Open Track includes all tracks from previous years, except for Software, that do not use DNADNA or parts from the registry. The Open Track includes Hardware, Measurement, and Art & Design, as well as other projects in Human Practices.

However, teams also compete for awards on top of medals. These include Track Awards (the top team in each track), Special Prizes (such as Best Wiki or Best Education & Public Engagement), and the Grand Prize (the top overall teams at each level). Judges decide the top three teams at the undergraduate level, the top two teams at the overgraduate level, and the top team at the high school level. The iGEM Competition begins each February with team formation and fundraising efforts, culminating at the iGEM Giant Jamboree in BostonBoston, Massachusetts in late October or early November.

The iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 2003 by Randy Rettberg and promotes the development of synthetic biology through competition, collaboration, and community. The iGEM Foundation promotes technological development within the field of synthetic biology with three main programs: the iGEM Competition, Labs Program, and Registry of Standard Biological Parts.

The iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) Foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes the development of synthetic biology through competition, collaboration, and community. The iGEM Foundation promotes technological development within the field of synthetic biology with three main programs: the iGEM Competition, Labs Program, and Registry of Standard Biological Parts. It was founded in 2003 by Randy Rettberg and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Individuals from industry and academia volunteer to judge the iGEM Competition each year. They score teams on various metrics including the quality of the Wiki, final presentation, and poster, as well as the technical accomplishments of project itself. There are also track-specific scoring rubrics.

The iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 2003 by Randy Rettberg and promotes the development of synthetic biology through competition, collaboration, and community. The iGEM Foundation promotes technological development within the field of synthetic biology industry by runningwith three main programs;: the iGEM Competition, Labs Program, and Registry of Standard Biological Parts.

Every year, since iGEM competitions started in 2004, hundreds of teams comprising students at the high school, undergraduate, graduate, and post-grad levels use their knowledge of synthetic biology to compete against each other in a variety of specific research tracks. The iGEM Competition begins each February with team formation and fundraising efforts, culminating at the iGEM Giant Jamboree in Boston, Massachusetts in late October or early November.

Each year hundreds of teams build software, hardware, and wetware tools within certain research tracks. Teams comprise students at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate (called "overgrad" by the organizers) levels, although community labs are also eligible to field teams. Each team must complete tasks specific to their selected tracks to be eligible for a medal of either bronze, silver, or gold. There is no limit to how many medals can be awarded by judges -- it is decided on the individual accomplishments of each team (i.e: all teams can win a gold medal).

However, teams also compete for awards on top of medals. These include Track Awards (the top team in each track), Special Prizes (such as Best Wiki or Best Education & Public Engagement), and the Grand Prize (the top overall teams at each level). Judges decide the top three teams at the undergraduate level, the top two teams at the overgraduate level, and the top team at the high school level. The iGEM Competition begins each February with team formation and fundraising efforts, culminating at the iGEM Giant Jamboree in Boston, Massachusetts in late October or early November.

The Open Track includes all tracks from previous years, except for Software, that do not use DNA or parts from the registry. The Open Track includeincludes Hardware, Measurement, and Art & Design, as well as other projects in Human Practices.

Individuals from industry and academia volunteer to judge the iGEM Competition each year. They score teams on various metrics including the quality of the Wiki, final presentation, and poster, as well as the project itself. There are also track-specific scoring rubrics.

Over two dozen companies in the field of synthetic biology were started by iGEM alumni, including many that spawned from projects developed as part of the iGEM Competition.

As the registry has grown over the years, some individuals in the field have questioned the level of quality. Not all parts in the registry have robust supporting documentation or work as intended. Some of the parts may even infringe on intellectual property rights.