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== Jamboree 2006 ==
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== 2006 Jamboree Location and Directions ==
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[[Image:IGEM 2006 Map.jpg|thumb|MIT campus in vicinity of Stata Center]]
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== Dates and Times ==
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The Jamboree will be held at MIT's [http://web.mit.edu/evolving/buildings/stata/index.html Stata Center], also known as Building 32.  Click [http://whereis.mit.edu/map-jpg?mapterms=32&mapsearch=go here] for a map of campus and directions to MIT.
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== Accommodations ==
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The Jamboree will be held at MIT's [http://web.mit.edu/evolving/buildings/stata/index.html Stata Center] over the first weekend of November.
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Hotels around MIT are expensive ($250-$350), but lower rates (about $120) can be found nearby, within a short cab or subway ride.
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Teams should arrive in Boston on or before '''Friday, November 3, 2006'''.
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Presentations will take place on '''November 4th - 5th, 2006''' starting sometime early in the morning (around 9AM) on the 4th and ending in the late afternoon of the 5th.
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=== Accommodations ===
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''Hotels around MIT are quite expensive, but more reasonable rates (about $120) can be found nearby, within a short cab or subway ride. Please check the travelocity, expedia, or hotels.com web sites for additional accommodation options.''<br>
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*The [http://www.hotelatmit.com Hotel@MIT] (20 Sidney St, Cambridge,(617) 577-0200) is excellent and close to campus (see map below).  '''There is a block of rooms reserved at a special rate of $189.00, if you call and request the iGEM Jamboree guest rate.'''  You can also book online by following these instructions:
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=== Hotel@MIT ===
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*The [http://www.hotelatmit.com Hotel@MIT] (20 Sidney St, Cambridge,(617) 577-0200) is excellent and close to campus (see map above).  There is a block of rooms reserved at a '''special rate of $189.00''', available until '''October 3rd, 2006'''.  If you call the hotel, request the iGEM Jamboree guest rate.  You can also book online by following these instructions:
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*The Boston Marriott Cambridge (2 Cambridge Ctr, Cambridge, (617) 494-6600) is a good choice for nearby accommodation.
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*The Boston Marriott Cambridge (2 Cambridge Ctr, Cambridge, (617) 494-6600) is also a good choice for nearby accommodation.
*The [http://www.kendallhotel.com/ Kendall Hotel] is a block away from the Sata Center
*The [http://www.kendallhotel.com/ Kendall Hotel] is a block away from the Sata Center
*[http://www.radisson.com/cambridgema The Radisson Hotel] (777 Memorial Drive) is about a mile from the Stata, and has less expensive rooms.
*[http://www.radisson.com/cambridgema The Radisson Hotel] (777 Memorial Drive) is about a mile from the Stata, and has less expensive rooms.
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*A list of '''temporary housing''' near MIT can be found [http://web.mit.edu/housing/och/temporary_housing.html here], or check major travel web sites (Travelocity, Expedia, or Hotels.com) for other accommodation options.''<br>
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*Or check out a comprehensive list of '''temporary housing''' [http://web.mit.edu/housing/och/temporary_housing.html here].
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== Schedule ==
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=== Directions to MIT from Logan Airport === 
 
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''By taxi'' - Taxi fare from the airport is about $20-$25. During non-rush hour, the taxi ride will take about 15 minutes. During rush hour, the ride could take 30 minutes.
 
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''By subway'' - From any terminal at Logan airport, take the Silver Line bus to South Station. At South Station, change to the Red Line subway (inbound toward Alewife) and exit Kendall/MIT to go to the Stata Center.  If heading to the Hotel at MIT, continue on one more station to Central. Under normal conditions the ride will take about one-half hour and the fare is $1.25.  Click [http://www.mbta.com/traveling_t/schedules_subway.asp here] for maps and information about the Boston subway system.
 
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''By car'' - Leaving the airport, follow the signs to the Sumner Tunnel. Enter the tunnel and stay in the right lane. At the end of the tunnel, continue to stay in the right lane, start down an incline and bear to the right immediately at the sign for Storrow Drive. Take Exit 26 for Cambridge/Somerville. Follow the signs for Back Bay/Cambridge (do not take the exit for Cambridge/Somerville). Stay in the right lane and follow the signs for Storrow Drive Westbound. After you pass under the pedestrian walkbridges, change to the left lane and take the exit for 2A North. Turn right and cross the Harvard Bridge (Massachusetts Avenue). MIT's main entrance is 77 Massachusetts Avenue, and it will be on the right at the second set of traffic lights.
 
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===Social Events/Night-time===
 
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An all-ages social event for students and faculty will be held the night of November 4th.  We are speculating that this will also be held in the Stata Center (the same building which will house the conference).  More information on this soon.
 
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The presentations will be 20 minutes per team plus an additional 5 minutes for questions and 5 minutes to set up the next team.
 
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* On Saturday, there will be a large group photo.
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* Presentations will be 20 minutes per team plus an additional 5 minutes for questions and 5 minutes to set up the next team.
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* On Sunday, the three finalists for the grand prize will repeat theis presentations for everyone.
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* Box lunches will be provided Sunday and teams are urged to stay and compare notes, but some
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* On Sunday, the three finalists for the grand prize will repeat their presentations for everyone.
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teams have a long drive ahead of them and may want to depart.
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* Box lunches will be provided Sunday and teams are urged to stay and compare notes, but are otherwise free to depart.
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== Attendance Roster ==
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== 2005 Jamboree ==  
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Prelimary headcounts are available at the [[Jamboree Attendance]] page
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Information about the 2005 Jamboree can be found [[Jamboree 2005|here]].
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== External Site ==
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== Jamboree Planning ==
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The iGEM 2006 external web site can be found [http://igem2006.com here].
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Ideas/Suggestions for the Jamboree? Contact the [[Jamboree Committee|Jamboree planning committee]]
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== Attendance Roster ==
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== 2005 Jamboree ==  
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Prelimary headcounts are available at the [[Jamboree Attendance]] page
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Archived information about the 2005 Jamboree can be found [[Jamboree 2005|here]].
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2006 Jamboree Location and Directions

MIT campus in vicinity of Stata Center

The Jamboree will be held at MIT's [http://web.mit.edu/evolving/buildings/stata/index.html Stata Center], also known as Building 32. Click [http://whereis.mit.edu/map-jpg?mapterms=32&mapsearch=go here] for a map of campus and directions to MIT.

Accommodations

Hotels around MIT are expensive ($250-$350), but lower rates (about $120) can be found nearby, within a short cab or subway ride.

Hotel@MIT

  • The [http://www.hotelatmit.com Hotel@MIT] (20 Sidney St, Cambridge,(617) 577-0200) is excellent and close to campus (see map above). There is a block of rooms reserved at a special rate of $189.00, available until October 3rd, 2006. If you call the hotel, request the iGEM Jamboree guest rate. You can also book online by following these instructions:
  1. Go to [http://www.hotelatmit.com hotel@mit] website
  2. Click on Reservations (bottom left of screen) – this will redirect you to the Doubletree.com website
  3. At the Doubletree.com/Hotel @ MIT website, select dates/smoking preferences/bed type and departure dates
  4. At group/convention code prompt, load JMB
  5. A reservation and confirmation code will be provided and the reservation will be coded to the group block.

Other Hotels

  • The Boston Marriott Cambridge (2 Cambridge Ctr, Cambridge, (617) 494-6600) is also a good choice for nearby accommodation.
  • The [http://www.kendallhotel.com/ Kendall Hotel] is a block away from the Sata Center
  • [http://www.radisson.com/cambridgema The Radisson Hotel] (777 Memorial Drive) is about a mile from the Stata, and has less expensive rooms.
  • A list of temporary housing near MIT can be found [http://web.mit.edu/housing/och/temporary_housing.html here], or check major travel web sites (Travelocity, Expedia, or Hotels.com) for other accommodation options.

Schedule

Saturday November 4th
8:30 AM 0:30 Registration and Coffee
9:00 AM 0:15 Introduction
9:15 AM 0:30 Talk 1
9:45 AM 0:30 Talk 2
10:15 AM 0:30 Talk 3
10:45 AM 0:30 Break
10:45 AM 0:30 Talk 4
11:15 AM 0:30 Talk 5
11:45 AM 0:30 Talk 6
12:15 PM 0:20 Group Picture
12:35 PM 0:55 Lunch
1:30 PM 0:30 Talk 7
2:00 PM 0:30 Talk 8
2:30 PM 0:30 Talk 9
3:00 PM 0:30 Break
3:30 PM 0:30 Ambassadors and Wrap-up
4:00 PM 0:30 Talk 10
4:30 PM 0:30 Talk 11
5:00 PM 0:30 Talk 12
5:30 PM 2:30 Posters and Reception
8:00 PM 4:00 Social Event
12:00 AM

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Sunday November 5th
8:30 AM 0:30 Coffee
9:00 AM 0:15 Award session Introduction
9:15 AM 0:45 Drew Endy
10:00 AM 1:00 Awards
11:00 AM 0:30 Break
11:30 AM 1:00 3 Finalists
12:30 PM 0:15 Grand Prize Award
12:45 PM 0:30 Wrap-up
1:15 PM Lunch or Leave

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Notes:

  • Presentations will be 20 minutes per team plus an additional 5 minutes for questions and 5 minutes to set up the next team.
  • On Saturday, there will be a group photo taken.
  • On Sunday, the three finalists for the grand prize will repeat their presentations for everyone.
  • Box lunches will be provided Sunday and teams are urged to stay and compare notes, but are otherwise free to depart.

Attendance Roster

Prelimary headcounts are available at the Jamboree Attendance page

External Site

The iGEM 2006 external web site can be found [http://igem2006.com here].

2005 Jamboree

Archived information about the 2005 Jamboree can be found here.

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