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== Jamboree 2006 ==
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== 2006 Jamboree Results==
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* Grand Prize Winner: [[Ljubljana, Slovenia 2006| Slovenia]]
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* 1st runner up: [[Imperial College 2006| Imperial]]
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* 2nd runner up: [[Princeton 2006| Princeton]]
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== Dates and Times ==
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*Best Part
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**1st place: Berkeley
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**2nd place: Davidson College
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**3rd place: Tokyo Alliance
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*Best Device
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**1st place: ETH Zurich
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**2nd place: Penn State
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**3rd place: Edinburgh
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*Best System
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**1st place: MIT
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**2nd place: Slovenia
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**3rd place: UT Austin
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*Best Presentation
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**1st place: Missouri Western
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**2nd place: Cambridge
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**3rd place: MIT
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*Best Poster
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**1st place: Edinburgh
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**2nd place: Missouri Western and Davidson
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**3rd place: Cambridge
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*Best Documentation
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**1st place: Imperial College
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**2nd place: Cambridge
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**3rd place: Slovenia
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*Best Measurement and Part Characterization
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**1st place: Imperial College
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**2nd place: Slovenia
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**3rd place: Berkeley
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*Best Cooperation and Collaboration
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**1st place: Tokyo Alliance
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**2nd place: Davidson College and Missouri Western
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**3rd place: Toronto and Waterloo
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*Best Conquest of Adversity
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**1st place: Calgary
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**2nd place: Valencia
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**3rd place: Davidson College and Missouri Western
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*Best Real World Application
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**1st place: Edinburgh
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**2nd place: Princeton
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**3rd place: Michigan
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== 2006 Jamboree Location and Directions ==
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[[Image:Handout_MIT_map_color.png|thumb|MIT campus in vicinity of Stata Center]]
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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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Click here for the '''[[Media:2006_Jamboree_Packet.pdf|2006 Jamboree Information Packet]]''', which includes the schedule, map of events, connection instructions for the mit wifi network, and a copy of the artistic release form which you will be asked to sign when you register once arriving at the Jamboree.
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Teams should arrive in Boston on or before '''Friday, November 3, 2006'''.
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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.
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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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Click [http://whereis.mit.edu/map-jpg?mapterms=32&mapsearch=go here] for a map of the MIT campus.
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To get to Stata from Logan Airport:
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<small>''Check back here for agenda information.''</small>
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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 or more.
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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 to Kendall/MIT (inbound toward Alewife). Under normal conditions the ride will take about one-half hour and the fare is $1.25.
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=== Accommodations ===
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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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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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*The [http://www.hotelatmit.com Hotel@MIT] (20 Sidney St, Cambridge,(617) 577-0200) is excellent and close to campus (see map below).  '''Request the MIT guest rate.'''
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== Hostels ==
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*Alternatively, the Boston Marriott Cambridge (2 Cambridge Ctr, Cambridge, (617) 494-6600) is a good choice.
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[http://www.hostelsweb.com/hostelsweb.com/hostel.php?HostelNumber=1852 Hostelling International] has a youth hostel about 10 mins walk from the MIT campus. Beds are about $37 per night.  
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*The [http://www.kendallhotel.com/ Kendall Hotel] is a block away from the Sata Center
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*[http://www.radisson.com/cambridgema The Radisson Hotel] (777 Memorial Drive) is about a mile from the Stata...albeit in a lower price bracket.
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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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=== 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). iGEM discounted rates expired on October 3rd.
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=== Other Hotels ===
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[[Image:IGEM 2006 Map.jpg]]
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*The Boston Marriott Cambridge (2 Cambridge Ctr, Cambridge, (617) 494-6600) is also a good choice for nearby accommodation.
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*The [http://www.kendallhotel.com/ Kendall Hotel] is a block away from the Stata Center
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*[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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== Schedule ==
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=== Directions to MIT from Logan Airport ===
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'''Pre-event social:'''  Teams arriving early and looking to socialize are welcome to meet up at [http://www.flattopjohnnys.com Flat Top Johnny's] (pool bar), Kendall Square (5 minute walk from Stata), after 7:30 pm.  See [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=one+kendall+square,+cambridge,+ma&ie=UTF8&om=1&z=15&ll=42.366503,-71.090813&spn=0.014776,0.042315&iwloc=addr map]
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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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<TR><TH colspan='9'> Saturday November 4th - Stata Center
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 8:30 AM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:30 <TD> Registration and Coffee
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 9:00 AM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:15 <TD> Introduction
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 9:15 AM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:30 <TD> Ambassadors
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 9:45 AM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:30 <TD> Talk 1
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 10:15 AM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:30 <TD> Talk 2
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 10:45 AM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:30 <TD> Break
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 11:15 AM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:30 <TD> Talk 3
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 11:45 AM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:30 <TD> Talk 4
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 12:15 PM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:30 <TD> Talk 5
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 12:45 PM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:20 <TD> Group Picture
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 1:05 PM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:55 <TD> Lunch
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 2:00 PM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:30 <TD> Talk 6
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 2:30 PM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:30 <TD> Talk 7
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 3:00 PM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:30 <TD> Talk 8
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 3:30 PM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:30 <TD> Break
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 4:00 PM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:30 <TD> Talk 9
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 4:30 PM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:30 <TD> Talk 10
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 5:00 PM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:30 <TD> Talk 11
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 5:30 PM <TD width='40' align='right'> 3:00 <TD> Posters, Reception, and Dinner
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 8:00 PM <TD width='40' align='right'> 4:00 <TD> <font color="green">iGEM Social Event!</font><font size=1> see below</font><TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 12:00 AM <TD width='40' align='right'>
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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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<TR><TH colspan='9'> Sunday November 5th - Kresge Auditorium
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<TR><TD width='70'><TD colspan='4'>Leave your bags in the Stata Center
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===Social Events/Night-time===
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 8:00 AM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:30 <TD> Coffee
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A social event 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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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 8:30 AM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:15 <TD> Award Session Introduction
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 8:45 AM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:45 <TD> Drew Endy
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 9:30 AM <TD width='40' align='right'> 1:00 <TD> Awards
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 10:30 AM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:30 <TD> Break
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 11:00 AM <TD width='40' align='right'> 1:00 <TD> 3 Finalists
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 12:00 PM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:15 <TD> Grand Prize Award
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 12:15 PM <TD width='40' align='right'> 0:30 <TD> Wrap-up
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<TR><TD width='70' align='right'> 12:45 PM <TD width='40' align='right'> <TD> Lunch or Leave
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<TR><TD width='70'><TD colspan='4'> Return to the Stata Center for lunch
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<TR><TD width='70'><TD colspan='4'> or to pick up a box lunch to go.
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== Jamboree Planning ==
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Notes:
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* Talks will run concurrently in 3 rooms, so that all teams will be able to give talks.
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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 Saturday, there will be a group photo taken.
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* The iGEM social event will feature live music, DJs, and random acts of fabulousness!  Plan to spend all night.
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* On Sunday, the three finalists for the grand prize will repeat their presentations for everyone.
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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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[[Jamboree_Committee]]
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== Posters ==
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Posters shall be 48 inches on a side (Randy's E-mail on Oct. 12) -- this equals to 121,9 cm. Closest ISO A-series format is A0 (841 × 1189 mm).
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== Planned Awards ==
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Best Part
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Best Device
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Best System
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Best Presentation
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Best Poster
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Best Documentation
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Best Measurement and Part Characterization
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Best Cooperation and Collaboration
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Best Conquest of Adversity
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Best Real World Application
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And, finally, the '''Grand Prize''' as determined by the judges...
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== Please Send Photos ==
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Got fantastic iGEM-related photos?  Send them to ahessel@gmail.com so they can be included in a iGEM video montage!
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== Attendance Roster ==
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Prelimary headcounts are available at the [[Jamboree Attendance]] page
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== External Site ==
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The iGEM 2006 external web site can be found [http://igem2006.com here].
== 2005 Jamboree ==  
== 2005 Jamboree ==  
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Archived information about the 2005 Jamboree can be found [[Jamboree 2005|here]].
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Information about the 2005 Jamboree can be found [[Jamboree 2005|here]].
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Latest revision as of 17:18, 6 November 2006

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2006 Jamboree Results

  • Best Part
    • 1st place: Berkeley
    • 2nd place: Davidson College
    • 3rd place: Tokyo Alliance
  • Best Device
    • 1st place: ETH Zurich
    • 2nd place: Penn State
    • 3rd place: Edinburgh
  • Best System
    • 1st place: MIT
    • 2nd place: Slovenia
    • 3rd place: UT Austin
  • Best Presentation
    • 1st place: Missouri Western
    • 2nd place: Cambridge
    • 3rd place: MIT
  • Best Poster
    • 1st place: Edinburgh
    • 2nd place: Missouri Western and Davidson
    • 3rd place: Cambridge
  • Best Documentation
    • 1st place: Imperial College
    • 2nd place: Cambridge
    • 3rd place: Slovenia
  • Best Measurement and Part Characterization
    • 1st place: Imperial College
    • 2nd place: Slovenia
    • 3rd place: Berkeley
  • Best Cooperation and Collaboration
    • 1st place: Tokyo Alliance
    • 2nd place: Davidson College and Missouri Western
    • 3rd place: Toronto and Waterloo
  • Best Conquest of Adversity
    • 1st place: Calgary
    • 2nd place: Valencia
    • 3rd place: Davidson College and Missouri Western
  • Best Real World Application
    • 1st place: Edinburgh
    • 2nd place: Princeton
    • 3rd place: Michigan

2006 Jamboree Location and Directions

MIT campus in vicinity of Stata Center

Click here for the 2006 Jamboree Information Packet, which includes the schedule, map of events, connection instructions for the mit wifi network, and a copy of the artistic release form which you will be asked to sign when you register once arriving at the Jamboree.

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 the MIT campus.

To get to Stata from Logan Airport:

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 or more.

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 to Kendall/MIT (inbound toward Alewife). Under normal conditions the ride will take about one-half hour and the fare is $1.25.

Accommodations

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

Hostels

[http://www.hostelsweb.com/hostelsweb.com/hostel.php?HostelNumber=1852 Hostelling International] has a youth hostel about 10 mins walk from the MIT campus. Beds are about $37 per night.

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). iGEM discounted rates expired on October 3rd.

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 Stata 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

Pre-event social: Teams arriving early and looking to socialize are welcome to meet up at [http://www.flattopjohnnys.com Flat Top Johnny's] (pool bar), Kendall Square (5 minute walk from Stata), after 7:30 pm. See [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=one+kendall+square,+cambridge,+ma&ie=UTF8&om=1&z=15&ll=42.366503,-71.090813&spn=0.014776,0.042315&iwloc=addr map]


Saturday November 4th - Stata Center
8:30 AM 0:30 Registration and Coffee
9:00 AM 0:15 Introduction
9:15 AM 0:30 Ambassadors
9:45 AM 0:30 Talk 1
10:15 AM 0:30 Talk 2
10:45 AM 0:30 Break
11:15 AM 0:30 Talk 3
11:45 AM 0:30 Talk 4
12:15 PM 0:30 Talk 5
12:45 PM 0:20 Group Picture
1:05 PM 0:55 Lunch
2:00 PM 0:30 Talk 6
2:30 PM 0:30 Talk 7
3:00 PM 0:30 Talk 8
3:30 PM 0:30 Break
4:00 PM 0:30 Talk 9
4:30 PM 0:30 Talk 10
5:00 PM 0:30 Talk 11
5:30 PM 3:00 Posters, Reception, and Dinner
8:00 PM 4:00 iGEM Social Event! see below
12:00 AM

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Sunday November 5th - Kresge Auditorium
Leave your bags in the Stata Center
8:00 AM 0:30 Coffee
8:30 AM 0:15 Award Session Introduction
8:45 AM 0:45 Drew Endy
9:30 AM 1:00 Awards
10:30 AM 0:30 Break
11:00 AM 1:00 3 Finalists
12:00 PM 0:15 Grand Prize Award
12:15 PM 0:30 Wrap-up
12:45 PM Lunch or Leave
Return to the Stata Center for lunch
or to pick up a box lunch to go.

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Notes:

  • Talks will run concurrently in 3 rooms, so that all teams will be able to give talks.
  • 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.
  • The iGEM social event will feature live music, DJs, and random acts of fabulousness! Plan to spend all night.
  • 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.

Posters

Posters shall be 48 inches on a side (Randy's E-mail on Oct. 12) -- this equals to 121,9 cm. Closest ISO A-series format is A0 (841 × 1189 mm).

Planned Awards

Best Part

Best Device

Best System

Best Presentation

Best Poster

Best Documentation

Best Measurement and Part Characterization

Best Cooperation and Collaboration

Best Conquest of Adversity

Best Real World Application

And, finally, the Grand Prize as determined by the judges...

Please Send Photos

Got fantastic iGEM-related photos? Send them to ahessel@gmail.com so they can be included in a iGEM video montage!

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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