Starting a Team 2016
Starting a Team
There are several things you need to consider before starting a team; here are some guidelines to help you get started. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact iGEM Headquarters for more information. We will be happy to hear from you!
Team Composition
iGEM teams are very flexible! Two or more schools can get together to form a single team. This allows a team to combine different backgrounds and talents to enrich the overall project. There is no limit on the number of students in an iGEM team. However we recommend creating a team of around 10 -15 people with different backgrounds who can enrich the team. There is no age restriction for participating in iGEM. However, be aware of the requirements for the undergraduate and overgraduate sections. You need at least two instructors to be part of your team, and one of them must be a faculty member. For high school teams, one of your instructors must be a high school teacher.
Choosing a Project
iGEM teams are very flexible! Two or more schools can get together to form a single team. This allows a team to combine different backgrounds and talents to enrich the overall project. There is no limit on the number of students in an iGEM team. However we recommend creating a team of around 10 -15 people with different backgrounds who can enrich the team. There is no age restriction for participating in iGEM. However, be aware of the requirements for the undergraduate and overgraduate sections. You need at least two instructors to be part of your team, and one of them must be a faculty member. For high school teams, one of your instructors must be a high school teacher.
Funding and Fees
There are several things you need to consider before starting a team; here are some guidelines to help you get started. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact iGEM Headquarters for more information. We will be happy to hear from you!
Requirements
There are general requirements that you must follow in order to take part in iGEM. There are also specific requirements depending on which track you wish to participate in. You can read the detailed requirements on our 2015 requirements page.
Finding Space
Teams need a space in which to work during the summer. You may want to: Ask your instructors if they have lab space over the summer. See if the department has free lab space. Your team may want to start setting up dedicated lab space for your team this year and in future years. Make sure that in addition to benches and equipment, you also have a space for meetings, relaxing, eating, sleeping, etc.
Finding Mentors
iGEM teams are very flexible! Two or more schools can get together to form a single team. This allows a team to combine different backgrounds and talents to enrich the overall project. There is no limit on the number of students in an iGEM team. However we recommend creating a team of around 10 -15 people with different backgrounds who can enrich the team. There is no age restriction for participating in iGEM. However, be aware of the requirements for the undergraduate and overgraduate sections. You need at least two instructors to be part of your team, and one of them must be a faculty member. For high school teams, one of your instructors must be a high school teacher.
Documenting your Project
In order for judges to evaluate your project you will need to document what you have worked on. There are three main places where your work must to be recorded. Wiki You will be provided with a blank online webpage with your team’s name: your team wiki. You will need to document your project on this page. The complete wiki requirements are on this page. Presentation At the end of the summer, you will need to explain your project in a 20 minute presentation at the Giant Jamboree. The structure of this is flexible; you can look at other team’s presentations or read the presentation guidelines page for more information. Poster Also, your team will need to create a poster in which you summarize your work. There are a few poster guidelines, which are fully explained on this page.
Registry and Part Submissions
One of the main aspects of the iGEM Competition is the Parts registry. Teams are provided with a distribution kit, which contains an array of standard biological parts. Teams use these parts to start their projects and develop their own standard parts. The Registry of Standard Biological Parts is another tool which teams can use to look for specific parts to complement their designs. These parts can be requested from iGEM and will be shipped to your team. You can browse the Registry catalogue. Teams need to submit the parts they have developed to the iGEM Registry. Part submission requirements and shipping details will be available later in the season.
The Giant Jamboree
There are several things you need to consider before starting a team; here are some guidelines to help you get started. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact iGEM Headquarters for more information. We will be happy to hear from you!
Have fun
There are several things you need to consider before starting a team; here are some guidelines to help you get started. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact iGEM Headquarters for more information. We will be happy to hear from you!