Community Updates

Announcements & Updates


Biocreators - iGEM Arts Gallery Open Talks
NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Biocreators talks invites speakers from the biocreative community on topics such as bioart, biofuturism, biodesign, bioarchitecture, and other creative fields integrating biology and creativity.

GirlsLab Speaker Event with Dr. Paulina Ramos
NOVEMBER 11, 2024

GirlsLab hosted their fourth Speaker Event with Dr. Paulina Ramos! She spoke about motherhood in STEM!

Registration Closed

Girlslab Mentorship Program Recruitment
NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Join us as a mentor for GirlsLab! We’re seeking awesome women to inspire and empower the next generation of female leaders in STEM.

SynBio Canvas Global BioArt Competition
NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Introducing this year's theme: Construction and Destruction. This theme encourages participants to explore the balance between creation and devastation. It challenges artists and thinkers to express their interpretations through various mediums, emphasizing the interplay of these forces in our world. Join us in celebrating this profound theme and submit your entries to showcase the intricate dance of growth and decay.

iGEM at Delhi Public School
NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The iGEM Ambassador to Asia & Oceania, Muskaan Puri, visited the Delhi Public School, to spread awareness about Synthetic Biology and iGEM.

GirlsLab Speaker Event with Belfu Berkol
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

GirlsLab hosted their third Speaker Event with Belfu Berkol (Founder at BioDIF)! She spoke about how she overcame age and gender biases in STEM! You can now watch the recording!

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iGEM at ICiLS 2024
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Hassnain Qasim Bokhari, Director of Communications at iGEM Community, will be at the International Conference on Integrative Life Sciences (ICiLS 2024) happening at the National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan.

iGEM at Biospectrum
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The iGEM Ambassadors to India and Biospectrum are organizing a workshop on 'Synthetic Biology' during the International Conference on Biotechnology and Biological Sciences, taking place in Kolkata, India. Connect with experts, explore cutting-edge research, and shape the next frontier of biology. For more information, please email secretary@biospectrum.org

SynthAfrica - Exploring Career Pathways in Synthetic Biology
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

SynthAfrica organized a webinar themed 'Exploring Career Pathways in Synthetic Biology: Opportunities for Innovation and Growth' to raise awareness about the career possibilities within this field and to inspire the next generation of African scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

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iGEM at UK Meetup 2024
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The iGEM Ambassador to Europe, Marta Marcheluk, attended the UK iGEM Meetup 2024, co-organised with SynBioUK and sponsored by Full Circle labs.

iGEM at Virtual Sustainable Development Symposium
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The iGEM Ambassadors, Kate Willis-Ureña and Rashik Chand, will be at the Virtual Sustainable Development Symposium, an online event oganized by the iGEM Maastrich Team.

Synthesizing Success
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

On September 23rd at 15:00 UTC we hosted our second event of the year, a fireside chat with Lucas Boldrini, Team Experience Manager at iGEM, to equip iGEM 2024 teams with the essential knowledge and skills necessary for effective team management, conflict resolution, and project completion.

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Mastering Science Communication Expert Talk
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Mastering SciComm hosted an Expert Talk on Careers in Science Communication! Three incredible speakers shared their learnings and experiences. You can now watch the recording!

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GirlsLab Speaker Event with Dr. Rebeca García
AUGUST 25, 2024

GirlsLab hosted their second Speaker Event with Dr. Rebeca García! She spoke on the topic of strategies for future personalized breast cancer treatment: a hope filled journey ahead. You can now watch the recording!

Registration Closed

iGEM in Japan
AUGUST 21, 2024

The iGEM Ambassador to Asia & Oceania, Yoshihito Imagawa attended the iGEM Japan Meetup and the iGEM Japan Community Reunion!

iGEM at 69th International Congress of the Brazilian Society of Genetics
AUGUST 20, 2024

The iGEM Ambassador to Latin America, Xavier Alexandro Rios Salinas attended the 69th International Congress of the Brazilian Society of Genetics (Sao Paolo, Brazil)

iGEM at Brazilian Meetup 2024
AUGUST 16, 2024

The iGEM Ambassador to Latin America, Xavier Alexandro Rios Salinas attended the 2024 Brazilian Meetup (Sao Paolo, Brazil), an event organized by the USP-EEL-Brazil and USP-Brazil iGEM teams.

iGEM at Aegean Meetup 2024
AUGUST 15, 2024

The iGEM Ambassador to Europe, Elli Magkouta attended the 2024 Aegean Meetup (Thessaloniki, Greece), an event organized by the Thessaloniki iGEM team.

iGEM at LATAM Meetup 2024
AUGUST 13, 2024

The iGEM Ambassador to Latin America, Jair Alexis Gardea Sáenz attended the 2024 LATAM Meetup (Mexico City, Mexico), an event organized by the TEC-CEM iGEM team.

iGEM at Great Canadian Meetup 2024
AUGUST 10, 2024

The iGEM Ambassador to North America, Albert Nitu will attend the 2024 Great Canadian Meetup (Ottawa, Canada), an event organized by the uOttawa iGEM team.

iGEM at Mid-Atlantic Meetup 2024
AUGUST 9, 2024

The iGEM Ambassador to North America, Michael Ni attended the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Meetup (Maryland, USA), an event organized by the UMaryland iGEM team.

GirlsLab Speaker Event with Ann Van der Jeugd
AUGUST 5, 2024

GirlsLab hosted their first Speaker Event with Ann Van der Jeugd! With GirlsLab, we hope to build a supportive community by fostering peer-support culture and establish a professional networking platform for Women in STEM all across the globe!

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iGEM Australia & NZ Regional Meetup
JULY 26, 2024

The iGEM Ambassador to Asia & Oceania, Anna Donnan, arranged the iGEM Australia & NZ Regional Meetup, an online event for teams in the region. Please email anna@igem.org for more information!

iGEM at NiC 2024
JULY 25, 2024

The iGEM Ambassador to Europe, Mariel Turkia attended the 2024 Nordic iGEM Conference (NiC) (Finland), an event organized by the ABOA association.

iGEM at AIIM 2024
JULY 25, 2024

The iGEM Ambassadors to Asia & Oceania, Srimathi L., Hana Lukman, and Sasha Thomas will be at the AIIM 2024 Meetup (India), an event organized by the iGEM IISc-Bengaluru team.

iGEM at SynBio Africa 2024
JULY 14, 2024

The iGEM Ambassadors to Africa, Kato Sebunya Emmanuel, Kelly Nyanchama, and Shakirah Namuli will be at the SynBio Africa 2024 Conference (Kenya), an event organized by SynBio Africa.

iGEM at AfricaOSH
JULY 14, 2024

The iGEM Ambassador to Africa, Rosemond Nyatefe Tawiah attended the AfricaOsh Summit (Ghana), an event organized by AfricaOSH.

iGEM at 11th China Conference iGEMer Community SynBio Nexus
JULY 11, 2024

The iGEM Ambassador, Dominic Yang, and iGEM VP of Global Development, Dorothy Zhang, will be at the 11th China Conference iGEMer Community SynBio Nexus (China), an event organized by the China Conference iGEMer Community.

iGEM at European Meetup
JULY 8, 2024

The iGEM Ambassadors, Alonso Segura Valverde and Yassin Somoue Chafik will be at the European Meetup in Madrid (Spain), an event organized by the iGEM Madrid UCM team.

Biocreators - iGEM Arts Gallery Open Talks
JUNE 28, 2024

Biocreators talks invites speakers from the biocreative community on topics such as bioart, biofuturism, biodesign, bioarchitecture, and other creative fields integrating biology and creativity. Watch the 2nd Biocreators Open Talk now!

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iGEM at Mini Jamboree Meetup
JUNE 28, 2024

The iGEM Ambassador, Alonso Segura Valverde, and iGEM VP of Global Development, Dorothy Zhang, will be at the Mini Jamboree Meetup in Toulouse (France), an event organized by the iGEM Toulouse team.

iGEM Pathways: SynBio for the Future
JUNE 28, 2024

We hosted our first in-person event in Bangladesh! Students from BSMRA University engaged in seminars with former iGEM participants, explored synbio tools, and brainstormed biosafety ideas for real-world projects.

Synthesizing Success
JUNE 13, 2024

On June 22nd, we hosted Youssef Abdelmaksoud for a seminar on Team Management Strategies for iGEM Teams. He shared insights from his iGEM experience as a participant, judge, and ambassador.

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SynthAfrica Launch Event
JUNE 6, 2024

SynthAfrica & iGEM Ambassador for Africa launched an event to bridge synthetic biology knowledge gaps by equipping individuals and communities with skills for sustainable development in Africa.

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Biocreators - iGEM Arts Gallery Open Talks
MAY 23, 2024

Biocreators talks invites speakers from the biocreative community on topics such as bioart, biofuturism, biodesign, bioarchitecture, and other creative fields integrating biology and creativity. Watch Now!

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iGEM IberAmerica Information Session
MAY 7, 2024

Watch now our curated sessions and guest lectures on iGEM Competition topics in Portuguese, Spanish & English organized by iGEM Ambassadors for Europe and Latin America.

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11th Intercollegiate Biotechnology Symposium 'Symbioza'
MAY 7, 2024

The iGEM Ambassador to Europe, Marta Marcheluk, attended the 11th Intercollegiate Symposium “Symbioza”, held at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences, and organized by the Warsaw Society of Biotechnology “Symbioza”.

iGEM Alumni Finland Meetup
MAY 2, 2024

The iGEM Ambassador to Europe, Mariel Turkia, arranged the iGEM Alumni Finland Meetup in Turku with the Aboa Turku ry Association.

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10th Conference of Researchers of Castilla y León
APRIL 16, 2024

The iGEM Ambassador Yassin Somoue Chafik attended the X Jornadas de las Investigadoras de Castilla y León, an event by four public universities to support and highlight women's research work.

Bay Area Bioengineering Symposium
APRIL 16, 2024

iGEM at Berkeley is partnering with Stanford iGEM, UC Santa Cruz iGEM, and the UC Davis BioInnovation Group to host the inaugural Bay Area Bioengineering Symposium (BABS) on Saturday, April 27 on the Berkeley campus.

Mentorship Program - 2024 iGEM Competition
APRIL 12, 2024

The iGEM Mentorship program connects experienced iGEM alumni with newer iGEM teams to guide them throughout the iGEM Competition. Applications are now open for both teams and mentors!

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iGEM at the Heart of Synthetic Biology
APRIL 9, 2024

Kate Willis-Ureña, iGEM Ambassador, attended the 2nd Sustainability and Synthetic Biology Conference in Montreal on April 11th where she shared different opportunities created by iGEM and iGEM teams for sustainability.

ChemBio Finland
APRIL 9, 2024

The iGEM Ambassador Mariel Turka attended the ChemBio event at Helsinki Expo, organized by Messukeskus with Finnish Chemical Societies, Finnish Bioindustries, and the Chemical Industry Federation of Finland.

Lessons in Leadership and Sustainability from the iGEM Competition
APRIL 9, 2024

The iGEM Ambassador to Latin America, Jair Alexis Gardea Saenz, attended the Leadership and Sustainability Congress organized by the Secretary of Sustainability of the Tecnológico de Monterrey Guadalajara Campus.

iGEM Information Session - By SynBio New Zealand
APRIL 3, 2024

Along with fellow SynBioNZ committee members Dr. Amy Yewdall, Dr. Roseanna Cameron, and Jessica Chiang, Anna Donnan (iGEM Ambassador to Asia & Oceania) hosted an iGEM Information Session via Zoom for prospective Principal Investigators (PIs) in the region.

BridgeBio Webinar with Dr. Tae Seok Moon
MARCH 29, 2024

Dr. Tae Seok Moon's talk with BridgeBio delved into the world of programmable organisms with a talk on Systems and synthetic biology: constructing smart and programmable microbes to address global problems.

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SynBio In Space Launch Event
MARCH 6, 2024

The SynBio in Space project launched on March 15 and featured the Project Heads and Guest Speakers who began their Space Synbio journeys at the iGEM Competition and are now working in space synthetic biology research and entrepreneurship.

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Community Day
FEBRUARY 2, 2024

On Saturday, February 17th, over 130 individuals from around the world participated in the event to learn more about the projects and the people behind them and find out how they can get involved.

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2nd Biota Talk
DECEMBER 5, 2023

Yassin shared his passion for iGEM and Synthetic Biology drives his career aspirations, particularly in Biosecurity and Genetic Engineering since joining Navarra_BG's iGEM team in 2022 at the 2nd Biota Talk.

Registration Closed

2024 Recruitment
OCTOBER 25, 2023

Applications are now closed!

Applications Closed

SynBio 101: Accessibility In Synthetic Biology Education
OCTOBER 20, 2023

Bringing synthetic biology to the scientists of tomorrow through frugal DIY kits, 3D lessons, and modules, and free interactive videos, aiming to expose younger audiences to this novel field at an earlier age.

SynBio Canvas Global BioArt Competition
OCTOBER 19, 2023

Introducing this year's theme: Construction and Destruction. This theme encourages participants to explore the balance between creation and devastation. It challenges artists and thinkers to express their interpretations through various mediums, emphasizing the interplay of these forces in our world. Join us in celebrating this profound theme and submit your entries to showcase the intricate dance of growth and decay.

Applications Closed

iGEMx: Science Beyond Borders
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Kickstarting iGEMx, we hosted Prof. Jose Jimenez from Imperial College London! During the session, he delved into how synthetic biology is beautifully integrated into evolutionary and microbial biology.

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Biota Talk Launch
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Join us as we launch Biota Talks! We will be covering Chloroplast-Derived Cell-Free Systems: Advancing Plant Synthetic Biology through Rapid Prototyping (an iGEM Marburg 2021 Project)

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Beyond Numbers: Research Integrity
AUGUST 8, 2023

For our third workshop, “Research Integrity”, we hosted Dr. Michelle Garfinkel the former head of the science policy programme at the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)!

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Get Ready to Publish: Frontiers in Systems Biology / iGEM - Q&A
JUNE 30, 2023

We hosted a Q&A session with Frontiers in Systems Biology representatives, where participants connected and asked questions related to the publishing of their iGEM research, scope checks, the submission process, and peer-review.

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Lens on Labs with Dr. Nico J Classens
JUNE 19, 2023

Join Dr. Nico J Classens for a new session of the Lens on Labs series. He gave a talk on Fixing carbon dioxide by integrating the best of Chemistry and Synthetic Biology

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Beyond Numbers: Reproducibility & Standardization
JUNE 12, 2023

The Beyond Numbers initiative is all about helping iGEMers elevate the quality of their research. For our second event, “Reproducibility & Standardization”, we hosted Dr. Kristian Müller, professor of cellular and molecular biotechnology at the University of Bielefeld in Germany!

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Leading Ladies of SynBio
JUNE 9, 2023

The Leading Ladies of Synbio attempts to invite women leaders in the synthetic biology industry to share the current state of the industry, insights into launching products and projects, and advice for you!

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Beyond Numbers: Experimental Design 101
MAY 15, 2023

The Beyond Numbers initiative is all about helping iGEMers elevate the quality of their research. For our first event, “Experimental Design 101”, we are hosting Dr Traci Haddock, director of community at Asimov!

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SynBio Community May Newlsetter
MAY 9, 2023

The may synthetic Biology community newsletter is out! Check out the latest news, research highlights, events, jobs and updates from the global synbio community. Subscribe to the newsletter today!.

Global Synthetic Biology Landscape: Insights and Perspectives from Regional SynBio Communities
APRIL 24, 2023

Learn about the synthetic biology landscape and the impact of regional synthetic biology associations in a blog series from SynBio Alliance. Read the first blog on the recent issue of Biotech notes.

Leading Ladies of SynBio
APRIL 24, 2023

The Leading Ladies of Synbio attempts to invite women leaders in the synthetic biology industry to share the current state of the industry, insights into launching products and projects, and advice for you!

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Community Day - II
APRIL 1, 2023

Join the whole iGEM community on Apr 15th at 15:00 UTC, to learn more about the on-going driven projects, the people behind them and find out how you can join them too to build the synbio ecosystem!

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Mentor 2023 iGEM Competition Teams
MARCH 2, 2023

Do you want to share your knowledge and experience with an iGEM Competition team, help them navigate the competition and be a part of their iGEM and synbio journey? Apply Now to become an iGEM Mentor!

Applications Closed

Meet The 2023 iGEM Ambassadors & Promoters
FEBRUARY 23, 2023

We welcome our 2023 class of iGEM Ambassadors and Promoters! 36 iGEM from 19 countries have joined us this year along with Promoters to represent and promote synthetic biology all over the world!

Community Day
FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Join the whole iGEM community on Feb 18th at 15:00 UTC, to learn more about the on-going driven projects, the people behind them and find out how you can join them too to build the synbio ecosystem!

Registration Closed

Projects Hub
FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Visit the Projects Hub and take a look at the community-driven projects developed by iGEMers and members of the synthetic biology community to keep supporting and building the synbio ecosystem.

Hope By Nature
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Hope by Nature was a digital exhibition of the iGEM Arts Gallery organized at the 2022 iGEM Grand Jamboree. It hosted artworks which covered the impacts of social-cultural themes on SynBio globally.

Governance and Policy Weekend
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The Governance and Policy Weekend was a 3-day event that aimed to promote reflection on local and global governance policies in order to understand their importance and impact on synthetic biology.

Registration Closed

OScAthon
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

iGEM Open Science and Accessibility (OScA) topic partnered with Gathering for Open Science Hardware (GOSH) for an in-person hackathon in Peru focused on finding solutions to accessibility in synbio.

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iGEM and AfricaOSH
JULY 18, 2022

The 2022 iGEM Ambassadors for Africa & AfricaOSH cohosted an event in Africa to connect both the iGEM and AfricaOSH communities, learn more about local and regional opportunities for collaboration.

Join The PI Hub Initiative
JULY 11, 2022

The Global PI Hub aims to create a community of iGEM Team PIs and Instructors interested in building a space to listen, connecting with one another and collaborating to support the synbio community.

Hacking iGEM
JUNE 11, 2022

Hacking iGEM was a monthly webinar series organized by iGEM Ambassadors to address a variety of iGEM Competition topics new to iGEM teams which will help them have a better Competition experience.

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2022 Values & Risks Workshops
MAY 29, 2022

The Value and Risks workshops are designed by the iGEM Responsibility Program and delivered by iGEM Ambassadors to iGEM teams on understanding and evaluating the values and risks of their projects.

Registration Closed

Apply for iGEM Youth Biodiversity Leadership Program
MAY 17, 2022

iGEM Reponsibility organized the iGEM Youth Biodiversity Leadership Program in 2022 and trained 36 individuals concerned about the preservation of biodiversity and interested in contributing to it.

Applications Closed

Apply for iGEM Global Health Security Conference Fellowship
MAY 17, 2022

6 iGEMers from around the world got the opportunity to be a part of the iGEM delegation at Global Health Security-2022 Singapore, through the Conference Fellows opportunity from iGEM Responsibility.

Applications Closed

Launching the BioArts Steering Group
MAY 16, 2022

The BioArt topic at iGEM Community was launched to build a space for artists passionate about synbio, and scientists passionate about art to come together and build the interdisciplinary interface.

Applications Closed

High School SynBio Summit
MAY 1, 2022

High School Synbio Summit aims to revitalize synthetic biology in high school by bringing together HS iGEM teams, alumni, and the general public to support the highschool iGEM and synbio community.

Introducing resources for iGEM Teams from the iGEM Community
APRIL 27, 2022

Joining the iGEM Competition is no easy feat; iGEM teams face countless obstacles as they progress through the competition. Our team has created a list of resources to help lessen those challenges.

iGEMer Discussion - Strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention - Part 2
APRIL 13, 2022

The iGEMers Discussion provided a space to fellow iGEMers to learn more about the Next Generation for Biosecurity Competition, understand its deliverables, and connect with potential team members.

Registration Closed

iGEMer Discussion - Strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention
APRIL 1, 2022

The Next Generation for Biosecurity Competition encouraged the next generation of global biosecurity leaders by soliciting essays on a prompt basis, & helping participants solve challenges in teams.

Registration Closed

Mentorship Program - 2022 iGEM Competition
MARCH 30, 2022

The iGEM Mentorship program connects experienced iGEM alumni with newer iGEM teams to guide them throughout the iGEM Competition. Stay tuned to our website information regarding the 2023 program.

Applications Closed

iGEM Mentors Network at the GHS Innovation Week
MARCH 13, 2022

Nannan Jiang from iGEM Mentors Network takes part in the International Mentorship Programs Reinforcing Biosafety and Biosecurity Culture session. Watch the recording on the Mentors Network webpage.

Registration Closed

Support Ukraine iGEMers
MARCH 10, 2022

Please reach out to us for questions or any relevant information

Welcoming the 2022 iGEM Ambassadors
MARCH 8, 2022

The iGEM Ambassadors are a diverse and international team of regional leaders who have experienced iGEM and will now work together to support iGEM teams along with building local synbio ecosystems.

International Women's Day Interview with Dr. Megan Palmer
MARCH 8, 2022

Read Dr Megan Palmers interview for the International Women's Day in the Equality Pursuit. The magazine features written interviews of leaders and articles about gender diversity and empowerment.

iGEM Representatives at CSHA 2021
DECEMBER 21, 2021

Learn about the experiences of iGEM Representatives, pursuing academic careers, of attending and presenting at the 2021 Cold Spring Harbor Asia's annual International Conference on Synthetic Biology.

iGEM comes of age: trends in its research output
DECEMBER 10, 2021

The 2020 & 2021 Academia and Research Steering Group of iGEM Coomunity have published their paper in Nature Biotechnology on finding out about the topic trend of iGEM projects from published papaers.

iGEM is Hiring
DECEMBER 7, 2021

The positions are closed. iGEM was hiring for open positions specialized for Management and Communication, to work on the community program under iGEM. Applications close on the December 26, 2021.

iGEM Community 2022 Recruitment
NOVEMBER 30, 2021

DEADLINE EXTENDED to 23:59 UTC, Dec 15, 2021. Applications are open for 2022 iGEM Community recruitment. Join us and lead and shape the synthetic biology future and ecosystem with iGEM Community.

Applications Closed

Grads School Applications Panel
OCTOBER 21, 2021

Planning on applying for grad school? Watch the Grad Apps Panel hosted by the iGEM Mentors Network to learn about tips and tricks to your successful graduate school application from current students!

Hiring: Human Practices Programs Officer
OCTOBER 20, 2021

Join iGEM as a Human Practices Program Officer as we strive to create a community where reflecting on whether your work is good for the world is an integral part of the engineering design cycle.

Applications Closed

iGEM 2021 Q/A: Human Practices
OCTOBER 19, 2021

Join the Human Practices Q&A Meetup on October 24 to meet our special guests: Human Practices committee, and Judges. Ask your questions, listen to their iGEM stories and experiences, and get tips.

Registration Closed

Motherhood in STEM
OCTOBER 18, 2021

WiSTEM organized their second panel discussion Motherhood in STEM last year! Watch the recording below to hear from three inspiring women: Kanchana Gamage, Camilla Infanger and Dr. Marie McCausland.

What happened to your iGEM Projects?
OCTOBER 7, 2021

The Project Phoenix wants to talk to iGEMers about their iGEM Projects, how they built them, what happened to their projects after the competition, and share their wisdom with our global community!

Volunteer at iGEM 2021 Jamboree
OCTOBER 6, 2021

iGEM is looking for volunteers to help us make the 2021 iGEM Giant Jamboree a great event! Apply below and get a chance to witness the exceptional work done by iGEMers from all over the world.

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Q and A: iGEM Judging Experts
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The Coffee with Ambassadors series hosted expert iGEM Judges for an online session to answe queries of 2021 iGEM teams about this years iGEM Competition. To join future sessions register below.

Registration Closed

iGEM at Cold Spring Harbor Asia meeting on SynBio
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

We are excited to announce our collaboration with Cold Spring Harbor Asia for you to attend their 2021 meeting on Synthetic Biology, at a special registration price and excel your academic careers!

Watch the Open Talks series
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Thank you for joining us for talks on open sciences and technologies and their interdisciplinary scope. All 6 expert lectures are now available for you to watch on the iGEM Video Universe for free.

Industry Talks: Starting Your Industry Career
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The iGEM Industry Steering Group organized a 3-part series to help you connect with SynBio industry professionals and inform you with skills to kickstart your start your industry career. Watch Below

Inspiring Girls Into STEM
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The WiSTEM initiative hosted a live panel discussion with Melissa Ahmed, Rituja Rao, Marjolein Crooijmans and Shelli Brunswick - 4 phenomenal women who each strive to inspire more girls into STEM.

Registrations Closed

Global Policy Mapping Hackathon
AUGUST 30, 2021

The Global Policy Mapping Hackathon invited iGEMers to map the landscape of global import/export policies for specific areas of synthetic biology and create resources to understand shipping policies.

Registrations Closed

SynBio and SDGs #2 with Dr Ross Cloney
AUGUST 21, 2021

Join Dr Ross Cloney, Senior Editor at Nature, for our second session on SynBio and SDGs. Ross joined Nature Communications in November 2014 and is part of their biotechnology team, handling manuscripts in genome engineering and synthetic biology.

iGEM LATAM Fest 2021
AUGUST 13, 2021

The iGEM LATAM Fest celebrated the 2021 LATAM synthetic biology journey. It hosted teams participating in the iGEM Competition & Design League. Participants got to meet the new generation of iGEMers.

Registration Closed

SynBio United : Bringing Together SynBio Associations
JULY 17, 2021

SynBio United event brought over 15 synthetic biology associations and networks from across the globe to actively foster communication and work together on the next steps of our Global Alliance.

ATGC High School Bootcamp
JUNE 21, 2021

The 4-day ATGC Camp received 400 registrations and engaged over 80 Indian high school students in synthetic biology by making the synbio concepts and project generation graspable and enjoyable!

Women in STEM Launch
JUNE 21, 2021

WiSTEM aims to represent everyone who identifies as Women in STEM and SynBio, increase awareness of the underrepresentation and provide a platform for everyone to get inspired, network and develop.

2021 iGEM Mentorship Program
JUNE 21, 2021

The iGEM Mentorship program connects experienced iGEM alumni with newer iGEM teams to guide them throughout the iGEM Competition. Stay tuned to our website information regarding the 2023 program.

Registrations Closed

Coffee With Ambassadors
MAY 21, 2021

Coffee with Ambassadors is series of monthly fun-interactive meetups for iGEMers to socialize, play and receive help frorm iGEM alumni to learn and know about past experiences and stories of iGEM.

Register for the Academic Publishing Workshops
MAY 21, 2021

A series of 4 Academic Publishing workshops were organized on the topics relevant for the preparation of publication-quality material, culminating in manuscripts for submission for peer-review.

Registrations Closed

iGEM Safety and Security Fellowship Position
MAY 21, 2021

The iGEM Safety and Secruity fellowship from iGEM Responsibility is an opportunity for early-career iGEM alumni interested in biosafety, biosecurity, and responsible science to engage with iGEM.

Position Filled

Announcing the Global Alliance for Regional SynBio Associations
APRIL 21, 2021

The goal of SynBio Alliance is to give visibility to the regional synthetic biology associations and networks supporting synbio communities all around the world by creating a strong "net of networks

Applications open for the Mentors Network
APRIL 14, 2021

iGEM Mentors Network has opened applications for iGEMers who are experienced in diverse professional areas and equip skills that they can share with iGEMers to help them succeeed in their fields.

Join the 2021 Kickoff Event
APRIL 7, 2021

As we grow bigger and stronger we want to kick-off this year by connecting with our community and inviting you to become a part of it. Join us for the Kick off event and meet our global community.

Submissions open for iGEM Journal Special Issue
MARCH 1, 2021

iGEM Community and KeAi publishing bring an opportunity for iGEM 2019 and 2020 teams to publish their work in the special issue of the Synthetic and Systems Biotechnology Journal for iGEM teams.

Welcoming the 2021 iGEM Ambassadors
FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In 2021 we welcome 37 new iGEM Ambassadors from around the world. The Ambassadors are passionate iGEMers who are here to support your iGEM journey and build the SynBio ecosystem in your regions.

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