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<font size=4>'''iGEM 2006''' - The international Genetically Engineered Machine competition</font>
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''iGEM is an international arena where student teams compete to design and assemble engineered machines using advanced genetic components and technologies.''
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<font size=1>[http://2006.igem.org/About_iGEM Learn more.]</font>
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== Jamboree 2006 ==
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<font size=4>Visit this year's competition at [http://www.igem2007.com www.igem2007.com]</font>
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== Dates and Times ==
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|<font size="2" color="black">'''Meet the [[Schools_Participating_in_iGEM_2006|37 teams]] participating in 2006'''</font>
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|<font size="1" color="black">See [[Resources |teaching resources]] to learn about our unique methods</font>
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|<font size="1" color="green">'''Ready to build?''' </font><font size="1" color="black">Go to the [http://partsregistry.org Registry] for BioBrick parts and tools</font>
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The Jamboree will be held at MIT's [http://web.mit.edu/evolving/buildings/stata/index.html Stata Center on Saturday November 4 and Sunday November 5th, 2006.
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| <font size="1" color="black">The [[IGEM_Ambassador_Program|Ambassador Program]] helps teams around the globe succeed</font>
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Teams should arrive in Boston on or before '''Friday, November 3, 2006'''.
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|<font size="1" color="black">Give and get [[help!|help information and FAQs]] here.</font>
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Student presentations will take place on '''November 4th - 5th, 2006'''.  Awards and presentations will take place on November 5.
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== 2006 Conference Schedule ==
 
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<h3>Current Events</h3>
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=== Accommodations ===
 
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''Hotels around MIT are quite expensive ($250+ is not uncommon), 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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<font size="1" color="red">>></font> Registration for iGEM 2007 is now open at [http://www.igem2007.com www.igem2007.com]
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*Visit the iGEM 2006 web site detailing results from the 2006 Jamboree and public relations information @ [http://www.igem2006.com www.igem2006.com].
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*Don't forget to mark your <font color=red>'''Favorite Parts'''</font> in the Registry.  [http://partsregistry.org/Help:Favorite_Parts Here's how]
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*Check out the Jamboree 2006 [[Jamboree:Images|Image Gallery]]
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*See the latest Jamboree information [[Jamboree|here]].
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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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# Go to [http://www.hotelatmit.com hotel@mit] website
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# Click on Reservations (bottom left of screen) – this will redirect you to the Doubletree.com website
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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 [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, and has less expensive rooms.
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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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<font size="1" color="red">>> </font> [http://www.discover.com/issues/dec-06/cover/ Jay Keasling - Scientist of the Year] <small>Discover Magazine</small>
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*[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/11/061114193826.htm Gene Machine: Cells Engineered To Prevent Sepsis Win Synthetic Biology Competition] <small>Science Daily</small>
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*[http://science.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=06/11/06/1913228&threshold=-1  Genetically Engineered Machines Competition] <small>Slashdot.org</small>
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*[http://www.technologyreview.com/read_article.aspx?id=17716&ch=biotech Bizarre bacterial creations] <small>Technology Review</small>
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*[http://www.boston.com/news/education/higher/articles/2006/11/05/genetic_jamboree_draws_innovators/ Genetic Jamboree draws innovators] <small>The Boston Globe</small>
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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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<small>''view more [[iGEM News]]...''</small>
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== 2005 Jamboree ==
 
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Information about the 2005 Jamboree can be found [[Jamboree 2005|here]].
 
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==iGEM Program Sponsorship==
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== Jamboree Planning ==
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<font size=1>iGEM is an initiative of the MIT [http://icampus.mit.edu/ iCampus] program, which is funded by Microsoft Corp. iCampus sponsors faculty innovations in educational technology, helps incubate them through classroom use, and promotes their adoption, evaluation and continued evolution through worldwide multi-institutional cooperation.</font>
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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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Prelimary headcounts are available at the [[Jamboree Attendance]] page
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<font size=1; color="LightSlateGray">iGEM Competition c/o 32 Vassar Street, Room 314, Cambridge, MA 02139 (617) 258 5244 | <font size=1; color="Green"> Join iGEM </font> | Support iGEM </font>

Latest revision as of 12:41, 26 May 2007

iGEM 2006 - The international Genetically Engineered Machine competition
iGEM is an international arena where student teams compete to design and assemble engineered machines using advanced genetic components and technologies. [http://2006.igem.org/About_iGEM Learn more.]

 

Visit this year's competition at [http://www.igem2007.com www.igem2007.com]



Current Events


>> Registration for iGEM 2007 is now open at [http://www.igem2007.com www.igem2007.com]

  • Visit the iGEM 2006 web site detailing results from the 2006 Jamboree and public relations information @ [http://www.igem2006.com www.igem2006.com].
  • Don't forget to mark your Favorite Parts in the Registry. [http://partsregistry.org/Help:Favorite_Parts Here's how]
  • Check out the Jamboree 2006 Image Gallery
  • See the latest Jamboree information here.


view Past events...

Community News


>> [http://www.discover.com/issues/dec-06/cover/ Jay Keasling - Scientist of the Year] Discover Magazine

  • [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/11/061114193826.htm Gene Machine: Cells Engineered To Prevent Sepsis Win Synthetic Biology Competition] Science Daily
  • [http://science.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=06/11/06/1913228&threshold=-1 Genetically Engineered Machines Competition] Slashdot.org
  • [http://www.technologyreview.com/read_article.aspx?id=17716&ch=biotech Bizarre bacterial creations] Technology Review
  • [http://www.boston.com/news/education/higher/articles/2006/11/05/genetic_jamboree_draws_innovators/ Genetic Jamboree draws innovators] The Boston Globe



view more iGEM News...


iGEM Program Sponsorship

iGEM is an initiative of the MIT [http://icampus.mit.edu/ iCampus] program, which is funded by Microsoft Corp. iCampus sponsors faculty innovations in educational technology, helps incubate them through classroom use, and promotes their adoption, evaluation and continued evolution through worldwide multi-institutional cooperation.


iGEM Competition c/o 32 Vassar Street, Room 314, Cambridge, MA 02139 (617) 258 5244 | Join iGEM | Support iGEM

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