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<p>iGEM is the “international Genetically Engineered Machine” competition for interdisciplinary undergraduate students. Each team must devise a project in which they design and engineer a novel “genetic machine” using different elements in synthetic biology. They must then present their project and its results at a regional jamboree where several teams will be selected to progress to the world finals based at MIT in America. There are various judging criteria ranging from designing the best wiki to having the best modelling practice, this is yet another element in which the multi disciplinary learning opportunity is highlighted.</p><br> | <p>iGEM is the “international Genetically Engineered Machine” competition for interdisciplinary undergraduate students. Each team must devise a project in which they design and engineer a novel “genetic machine” using different elements in synthetic biology. They must then present their project and its results at a regional jamboree where several teams will be selected to progress to the world finals based at MIT in America. There are various judging criteria ranging from designing the best wiki to having the best modelling practice, this is yet another element in which the multi disciplinary learning opportunity is highlighted.</p><br> | ||
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What is Synthetic Biology? Synthetic Biology is fast becoming a prominent area of ground breaking science and offers vast areas of new research. It encompasses both science and engineering to design and construct new biological parts, devices, and systems or to re-design existing biological systems for useful endeavours. This has lead to the creation of a synthetic biology competition called iGEM.
iGEM is the “international Genetically Engineered Machine” competition for interdisciplinary undergraduate students. Each team must devise a project in which they design and engineer a novel “genetic machine” using different elements in synthetic biology. They must then present their project and its results at a regional jamboree where several teams will be selected to progress to the world finals based at MIT in America. There are various judging criteria ranging from designing the best wiki to having the best modelling practice, this is yet another element in which the multi disciplinary learning opportunity is highlighted. Since its competitive beginning in 2006 iGEM has grown rapidly, with 193 University’s entering for the 2012 competition! A little bit about Exeter... Exeter University is situated in the heart of Devon's most vibrant city! This year sees The University of Exeter entering iGEM for the first time, having assembled a team consisting of 4 Bio-scientists, 4 Physicists, an Engineer and a Mathematician whilst also providing a lot of help and support. Visit our concept page to find out more about our project or our team page to find out more about us! We will be updating the website daily so be sure to add to your favourites and watch our progress in iGEM. Thanks! |
