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<li><a href="#10">iGEM Deadlines</a></li>
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<h3><a name="10"></a>iGEM Deadlines</h3>
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Keep an eye on the iGEM deadlines and check the <a href="https://2012.igem.org/Calendar_of_Events">iGEM 2012 Calendar of Events</a> regularly.
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Check out the competition. Investigate how many <a href="https://igem.org/Team_List?year=2012">teams</a> are registered for the iGEM North America East Regional Jamboree.
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All teams are asked to detail how they approached any issues of biological safety associated with their projects. Be sure to read the <a href="https://igem.org/Safety">Safety in iGEM page</a>. Then review and answer the questions required for eligibility in the iGEM 2012 competition by <b>September 3, 2012</b>. The questions are posed on the <a href="https://2012.igem.org/Safety">iGEM 2012 safety page</a>.
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Teams will be required to submit a <a href="https://2012.igem.org/Judging#Judging_Forms">judging form</a> that outlines their accomplishments according to the <a href="https://2012.igem.org/Judging/Judging_Criteria">judging criteria</a>. Judging forms are due on <b>October 3, 2012</b>.
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The project and parts documentation should then be finished according to the <a href="https://2012.igem.org/Requirements">iGEM requirements</a>. This includes the documentation for all medal criteria. What is considered proper documentation is decided by the judging committee and you can find details about proper documentation at the <a href="https://2012.igem.org/Judging">judging page</a> for details.
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Regional Jamboree registrations with payment are due <b>September 3, 2012</b>. Payments after the due date will increase by $50.00. Visit to the <a href="https://2012.igem.org/Jamboree/Attendance_Fee">attendance fee page</a> for more details and to register. <br><br>
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<b>Friday, October 12, 2012 Presentation Practice</b><Br>
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Please <a href="http://www.doodle.com/k745v36m6tsg2t2i">click here</a> to indicate your presentation practice schedule time preferences. The first practice session will begin at 6:00 PM and the last session will begin at 9:00 PM. When completing the sign-up sheet be sure to adhere to the following instructions:
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In order to comply with the law, every person attending the Jamboree must fill out this general release form. All participants attending the North America East Regional Jamboree must print, fill out, and bring a <a href="http://www.ibe.org/_resources/images/iGem/Jamboree_release_form-iGEM.pdf">general release form</a> with you to the Jamboree.
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