iGEM Foundation
iGEM Foundation, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has 1 opportunity for children on WiWit, checked before listing.
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Opportunities from iGEM Foundation
International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition
by iGEM Foundation
A prestigious global synthetic biology competition where high school teams design and build solutions to real-world problems, culminating in Paris.
What your child could gain:
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- Contact details
- Location details
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About
The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Foundation is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the field of synthetic biology. It operates as a hub for education, innovation, and global collaboration, fostering an open and cooperative scientific community. The foundation's flagship program is the annual iGEM Competition, a prestigious international event that challenges multidisciplinary student teams to design, build, and test novel biological systems to solve real-world problems. This provides a unique platform for students, primarily from university and high school levels, to gain hands-on experience in genetic engineering. Originating from a course at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2003, iGEM has evolved into a global phenomenon. Each year, it engages thousands of students from around the world who present their pioneering work at the annual Grand Jamboree, a culminating event that celebrates scientific achievement and fosters international partnership.
Affiliations
Programs Offered
- iGEM Competition
- iGEM Grand Jamboree
- Registry of Standard Biological Parts
- After iGEM Program
- iGEM Community
- iGEM Startups
Achievements
- Grown from 5 teams in 2004 to over 400 teams annually.
- Engaged over 80,000 students from more than 65 countries since its inception.
- Established the Registry of Standard Biological Parts, a key resource for the synthetic biology community.
- Fostered the creation of hundreds of synthetic biology startups by alumni.
Leadership
- Nemanja Stijepovic, President & CEO (iGEM Foundation)
- Dorothy Zhang, Executive Vice President (iGEM Foundation)
- Randy Rettberg, Co-Founder & President Emeritus (iGEM Foundation)
Frequently asked questions
- What does iGEM Foundation offer for children?
- iGEM Foundation has 1 opportunity for children listed on WiWit, each checked before listing. Every listing above shows who is eligible, the key dates, and the fee, so you can see what fits your child.
- Where does my child apply for iGEM Foundation opportunities?
- On iGEM Foundation's own website. WiWit is a free, independent directory that helps you discover and compare opportunities; your child registers or applies with iGEM Foundation directly, never on WiWit.
- Has WiWit checked iGEM Foundation?
- Yes. WiWit checked iGEM Foundation's identity and registration, along with contact details and location details. Its opportunities are each checked against iGEM Foundation's official source before they are listed.
- Where is iGEM Foundation based?
- iGEM Foundation is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Each of its listings shows whether the opportunity runs online or in person, so you can check what works for your child.
- Will WiWit remind me about iGEM Foundation deadlines?
- Save any iGEM Foundation opportunity in the free WiWit app and it sends you a reminder before the deadline, so you do not miss it.
Contact Information
Quick Facts
- Type
- Non-profit
- Founded
- 2003
- Opportunities
- 1 on WiWit
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