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| | Welcome to the iGEM 2012 Asia Regional Jamboree ! The Jamboree will be full of exciting presentations, stimulating conversations, well-deserved awards, and most of all, a lot of fun. The following information will guide you through the whole Regional Jamboree event from what to expect at <a href="#10">Friday night practice</a> <!--(link to “Friday night practice” below) -->all the way to <a href="#19">the Awards Ceremony</a> <!--(link to “Awards Ceremony; below) -->on Sunday. Please read through this whole guide! It contains useful instructions and information that will ensure your Jamboree experience will go as smoothly as possible. And as a special note to <a href="#7">team leaders</a><!-- (link to “Team leader” below)-->, you will have some extra responsibilities so please make sure you are aware of what you are expected to do. | | Welcome to the iGEM 2012 Asia Regional Jamboree ! The Jamboree will be full of exciting presentations, stimulating conversations, well-deserved awards, and most of all, a lot of fun. The following information will guide you through the whole Regional Jamboree event from what to expect at <a href="#10">Friday night practice</a> <!--(link to “Friday night practice” below) -->all the way to <a href="#19">the Awards Ceremony</a> <!--(link to “Awards Ceremony; below) -->on Sunday. Please read through this whole guide! It contains useful instructions and information that will ensure your Jamboree experience will go as smoothly as possible. And as a special note to <a href="#7">team leaders</a><!-- (link to “Team leader” below)-->, you will have some extra responsibilities so please make sure you are aware of what you are expected to do. |
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| - | <span style="color: #f00;"><strong><em>Note:</em></strong></span> For all locations on the HKUST campus – Academic Concourse, Indoor Sports Complex and other event locations, consult the <a href="http://webhost1.ust.hk/~igemasia/images/test2.PDF">map</a> in your registration packet. | + | <span style="color: #f00;"><strong><em>Note:</em></strong></span> For all locations on the HKUST campus – Academic Concourse, Indoor Sports Complex and other event locations, consult the <a href="http://webhost1.ust.hk/~igemasia/images/Overview of Concourse Map.pdf">Overview of Concourse map</a> in your registration packet. |
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| | <h3 class="jamboree"><a name="3"></a> Questions and Information</h3> | | <h3 class="jamboree"><a name="3"></a> Questions and Information</h3> |
| - | If you have a question or need help at any point during the Regional Jamboree, you can visit the information desk inside the Sports Complex, LG1 lobby, or look for one of the iGEM helpers on site. The iGEM Asia handbook can be found <a href="http:// ihome.ust.hk/~ igem2011asia/iGEM %202012%20Jamboree%20Handbook.pdf"> here</a>. | + | If you have a question or need help at any point during the Regional Jamboree, you can visit the information desk inside the Sports Complex, LG1 lobby, or look for one of the iGEM helpers on site. The <a href="http:// webhost1.ust.hk/~ igemasia/images/iGEM 2012 Jamboree Handbook V2.pdf"> iGEM Asia handbook</a> can be found here. |
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| | <h3 class="jamboree"><a name="4"></a>Jamboree Schedule </h3> | | <h3 class="jamboree"><a name="4"></a>Jamboree Schedule </h3> |
| - | Check it out <a href="http://webhost1.ust.hk/~igemasia/images/iGEM 2012 Regional Jamboree Schedule.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. | + | Check it out <a href="http://webhost1.ust.hk/~igemasia/images/iGEM 2012 Schedule V4 (Participant Version).pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. |
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| | <h3 class="jamboree"><a name="5"></a>Check-In and On-Site Registration</h3> | | <h3 class="jamboree"><a name="5"></a>Check-In and On-Site Registration</h3> |
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| | <h3 class="jamboree"><a name="7"></a> General Release Forms</h3> | | <h3 class="jamboree"><a name="7"></a> General Release Forms</h3> |
| - | The iGEM 2012 Asia Regional Jamboree will be a multimedia event: in addition to the team presentation videos that will be uploaded online, we will also be uploading photos and videos from the entire event so others can get an idea of what iGEM and the Regional Jamboree is like. In order to comply with the law, all participants attending the Regional Jamboree must print, fill out, and bring a <a href="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2011/b/b1/Release_Form_Asia.pdf">general release form</a> <!--(link to https://2012.igem.org/Asia/Release_Form)--> with them to the Regional Jamboree. | + | The iGEM 2012 Asia Regional Jamboree will be a multimedia event: in addition to the team presentation videos that will be uploaded online, we will also be uploading photos and videos from the entire event so others can get an idea of what iGEM and the Regional Jamboree is like. In order to comply with the law, all participants attending the Regional Jamboree must print, fill out, and bring a General Release Form with them to the Regional Jamboree. |
| | <span style="color: #f00;"><em><strong> Note: </strong></em></span><a href="#7">Team leaders</a><!--(link to “Team leaders”)-->, you must have a filled-out general release form for each member of your team that is registered in the Jamboree before you can pick up your team member badges and <a href="#8">team bag</a><!--(link to “Team bags”)-->. There will also be blank copies available at registration for you to fill out if you need another copy. If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask an iGEM staff member. | | <span style="color: #f00;"><em><strong> Note: </strong></em></span><a href="#7">Team leaders</a><!--(link to “Team leaders”)-->, you must have a filled-out general release form for each member of your team that is registered in the Jamboree before you can pick up your team member badges and <a href="#8">team bag</a><!--(link to “Team bags”)-->. There will also be blank copies available at registration for you to fill out if you need another copy. If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask an iGEM staff member. |
| - | Go to the <a href="https://2012.igem.org/Asia/Release_Form">Release form</a> page <!--(link to https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2012/b/b1/Release_Form_Asia.pdf) for an online and pdf version of the form.--> | + | Go to the <a href="https://2012.igem.org/Asia/Release_Form">Release form</a> page. <!--(link to https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2012/b/b1/Release_Form_Asia.pdf) for an online and pdf version of the form.--> |
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| | <h3 class="jamboree"><a name="15"></a>Posters!</h3> | | <h3 class="jamboree"><a name="15"></a>Posters!</h3> |
| - | Each team is required to present a poster at the Jamboree. The Poster Session is on Saturday starting at 5pm and all poster locations have been randomly assigned according to each track inside the Indoor Sports Complex. Please see your poster information sheet, in your <a href=" #8"> team bag</a> <!--(link to “Team bags”)-->, for your team’s specific poster number and location. | + | Each team is required to present a poster at the Jamboree. The Poster Session is on Saturday starting at 5pm and all poster locations have been randomly assigned according to each track inside the Indoor Sports Complex. Please <a href=" http://webhost1.ust.hk/~igemasia/images/iGEM 2012 Poster Information.pdf" target="_blank"> check here</a> for your team’s specific poster number and location. |
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| | The poster must be no larger than <strong>96cm (width) x 137cm (height)</strong>. Each team may only put up ONE poster. The poster should be hung up on one of the poster stands that will be set up at your assigned location. | | The poster must be no larger than <strong>96cm (width) x 137cm (height)</strong>. Each team may only put up ONE poster. The poster should be hung up on one of the poster stands that will be set up at your assigned location. |
| | Velcro tape will be provided at the poster stands and are to be affixed to the back of each poster. Please only use Velcro tape provided.DO NOT use tape or push pins! Teams may set up their posters beginning at 8am on Saturday, or during the first break. Please have your poster up as early as possible, because poster judges will be roaming throughout Saturday. | | Velcro tape will be provided at the poster stands and are to be affixed to the back of each poster. Please only use Velcro tape provided.DO NOT use tape or push pins! Teams may set up their posters beginning at 8am on Saturday, or during the first break. Please have your poster up as early as possible, because poster judges will be roaming throughout Saturday. |
| - | Posters must be removed by Sunday 1.45pm. Any remaining posters will not be saved. | + | Posters must be removed by Sunday 12.45pm. Any remaining posters will not be saved. |
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| | <h3 class="jamboree"><a name="16"></a> Presentations</h3> | | <h3 class="jamboree"><a name="16"></a> Presentations</h3> |
| - | HKUST offers a pleasant atmosphere for your presentations. There are a total of five presentation rooms located in the Academic Concourse next to each other. Each presentation room accommodates approximately 200-400 participants and is equipped with a projection screen and overhead projector, microphones and speakers. Presentations are held in Lecture Theaters C, D, E, F and H and will be separated by the track. Your team’s scheduled presentation time, slot, session, and room have all been randomly assigned within your track. Please see your <a href=" #8"> team bag</a> <!-- (link to “Team bags”)--> for information on when and where your team will be presenting. | + | HKUST offers a pleasant atmosphere for your presentations. There are a total of five presentation rooms located in the Academic Concourse next to each other. Each presentation room accommodates approximately 200-400 participants and is equipped with a projection screen and overhead projector, microphones and speakers. Presentations are held in Lecture Theaters C, D, E, F and H and will be separated by the track. Your team’s scheduled presentation time, slot, session, and room have all been randomly assigned within your track. Please <a href=" http://webhost1.ust.hk/~igemasia/images/iGEM 2012 Schedule V4 (Participant Version).pdf" target="_blank"> check here</a> for information on when and where your team will be presenting. |
| - | In each room, the presentations will be divided into sessions with each session comprised of three to four separate presentations. Each of the presentations given during a session will be of the same ‘track’. If you are attending the presentations, please stay for the whole session and only leave the room during the scheduled breaks. | + | |
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| | + | In each room, the presentations will be divided into sessions with each session comprised of two or three separate presentations. Each of the presentations given during a session will be of the same ‘track’. If you are attending the presentations, please stay for the whole session and only leave the room during the scheduled breaks. |
| | Each team has 20 minutes of presentation time, 5 minutes for questions and answers, and 5 minutes to switch with the next presenters. <strong>Please be sure to bring the necessary equipment for your presentation, such as your laptop, cables/adaptors, and power supply, as iGEM Asia Regional Jamboree will not provide these</strong>. | | Each team has 20 minutes of presentation time, 5 minutes for questions and answers, and 5 minutes to switch with the next presenters. <strong>Please be sure to bring the necessary equipment for your presentation, such as your laptop, cables/adaptors, and power supply, as iGEM Asia Regional Jamboree will not provide these</strong>. |
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| | <li>Save your presentation and poster as a high resolution pdf file.</li> | | <li>Save your presentation and poster as a high resolution pdf file.</li> |
| - | <li>Ten minutes before the start of each session, there will be an iGEM helper at the front of each presentation room.</li> | + | <li>Fifteen minutes before the start of each session, there will be an iGEM helper at the front of each presentation room.</li> |
| - | <li>Bring your laptop with the files on it to the front and the iGEM helper will transfer your presentation and poster to a USB key that they will have with them.</li> | + | <li>Bring your laptop or USB with the files on it to the front and the iGEM helper will transfer your presentation and poster to a USB key that they will have with them.</li> |
| | </ul> | | </ul> |
| | </ul> | | </ul> |
| - | Please make sure to do this in the 10 minutes prior to the start of the session! (NOT prior to your presentation time) | + | Please make sure to do this in the 15 minutes prior to the start of the session! (NOT prior to your presentation time) |
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| | <h3 class="jamboree"><a name="18"></a>Social Event- Mascot Fun Run</h3> | | <h3 class="jamboree"><a name="18"></a>Social Event- Mascot Fun Run</h3> |
| - | On Saturday night after the presentation sessions, we will be hosting the iGEM 2012 Asia Regional Jamboree Buffet dinner in the student canteen on LG7 floor and the Social Event in the Fok Yin Tung Sports Centre (outdoor sports stadium) from 8: 45pm to 10:00pm. The Social event will be a <a href="http:// ihome.ust.hk/~ igem2011asia/Social %20Event%20Info%202012.pdf"> Mascot Costume Fun Run </a>. After a full day of presentations, the Asia Regional Jamboree Social Event will be a welcome change, so we highly encourage all iGEM participants to attend and remember to bring your mascot costumes! Relax and have fun! | + | On Saturday night after the presentation sessions, we will be hosting the iGEM 2012 Asia Regional Jamboree Buffet dinner in the student canteen on LG7 floor and the Social Event in the Fok Yin Tung Sports Centre (outdoor sports stadium) from 8: 15pm to 10:00pm. The Social event will be a <a href="http:// webhost1.ust.hk/~ igemasia/ images/iGEM 2012 Social Event Info V2.pdf"> Mascot Costume Fun Run </a>. After a full day of presentations, the Asia Regional Jamboree Social Event will be a welcome change, so we highly encourage all iGEM participants to attend and remember to bring your mascot costumes! Relax and have fun! |
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| | <h3 class="jamboree"><a name="19"></a>Top 3 Finalist Presentations</h3> | | <h3 class="jamboree"><a name="19"></a>Top 3 Finalist Presentations</h3> |
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| | The main gate of the campus features a large and easily recognizable sign with the university's name written in both English and Chinese. Past the main gate, a gently sloping driveway leads to the Entrance Piazza with a large red sundial at its center. | | The main gate of the campus features a large and easily recognizable sign with the university's name written in both English and Chinese. Past the main gate, a gently sloping driveway leads to the Entrance Piazza with a large red sundial at its center. |
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