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  In 2015, high school teams will participate as a track within the main competition. This is an exciting change for the high school members.  Not only will they be able to compete against other high schools, but will have the great experience of the College and Entrepreneurial Jamboree.  High School Teams will be responsible for the same registration fees and Jamboree fees as the collegiate teams.  The same timeline,  deadlines and attendance dates as the collegiate teams.  The Giant Jamboree is from  September 24 to September 28.</div>
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  In 2015, high school teams will participate as a track within the main competition. This is an exciting change for the high school members.  Not only will they be able to compete against other high schools, but will have the great experience of the College and Entrepreneurial Jamboree.  High School Teams will be responsible for the same registration fees and Jamboree fees as the collegiate teams.  The same timeline,  deadlines and attendance dates as the collegiate teams.  The Giant Jamboree is from  September 24 to September 28.
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If you are brand new to iGEM and the High School track, please use the following links and information. 
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'''Track issues in synthetic biology'''
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The High School track is encouraging teams to tackle projects across the full facet of potential Synthetic Biology applications.  Previously teams were asked to choose a traditional in which to compete with their project.  This yeaface unique challenges within the Synthetic Biology Community. Despite the How your track relates to synthetic biology and iGEM. Please talk about the challenges in your area that synthetic biology and iGEM could address. You don’t need to give teams project ideas.
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Previous projects in iGEM
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Please talk about previous projects in your track. Please also look outside your track, as there have been many excellent projects across lots of areas in iGEM. For example, this is the first year of the hardware track, but we have had many hardware projects in iGEM.
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Track awards
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You will have at least one track award. If you have more than 10 undergrad and 10 overgrad teams, you will have two track awards. There may be also a special prize associated with your area. Please see the special prizes on the awards page: https://2015.igem.org/Judging/Awards
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Link to requirements
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We will manage the requirements on a separate part of the 2015.igem.org site. If there are currently requirements on your page, you can remove them.
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Committee members
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Please put up a list of the committee members as well as photos so your teams can recognize you at the Jamboree. </div>
  
 
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Revision as of 14:01, 15 March 2015

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In 2015, high school teams will participate as a track within the main competition. This is an exciting change for the high school members. Not only will they be able to compete against other high schools, but will have the great experience of the College and Entrepreneurial Jamboree. High School Teams will be responsible for the same registration fees and Jamboree fees as the collegiate teams. The same timeline, deadlines and attendance dates as the collegiate teams. The Giant Jamboree is from September 24 to September 28. If you are brand new to iGEM and the High School track, please use the following links and information. '''Track issues in synthetic biology''' The High School track is encouraging teams to tackle projects across the full facet of potential Synthetic Biology applications. Previously teams were asked to choose a traditional in which to compete with their project. This yeaface unique challenges within the Synthetic Biology Community. Despite the How your track relates to synthetic biology and iGEM. Please talk about the challenges in your area that synthetic biology and iGEM could address. You don’t need to give teams project ideas. Previous projects in iGEM Please talk about previous projects in your track. Please also look outside your track, as there have been many excellent projects across lots of areas in iGEM. For example, this is the first year of the hardware track, but we have had many hardware projects in iGEM. Track awards You will have at least one track award. If you have more than 10 undergrad and 10 overgrad teams, you will have two track awards. There may be also a special prize associated with your area. Please see the special prizes on the awards page: https://2015.igem.org/Judging/Awards Link to requirements We will manage the requirements on a separate part of the 2015.igem.org site. If there are currently requirements on your page, you can remove them. Committee members Please put up a list of the committee members as well as photos so your teams can recognize you at the Jamboree.
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Please see the following pages to help plan your 2015 experience:


High School Committee members:

  • Janet Standeven
  • Jude Clapper
  • Howard Goldsweig
  • Eric Kessler

Additional information about the high school track will be posted on this page as it becomes available. Have questions? Please contact us: hq (at) igem (dot) org!