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<p> The purpose of the iGEM tracks is to help students focus their research projects. The subjects areas encompassed by the tracks aim to solve crucial global challenges; for examples, students have worked on projects related to environmental bioremediation, new medical delivery systems, and alternative energy sources using synthetic biology. </p>
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<p> The purpose of the iGEM tracks is to help teams focus their projects. The subjects areas encompassed by the tracks aim to solve crucial global challenges; for examples, students have worked on projects related to environmental bioremediation, new medical delivery systems, and alternative energy sources using synthetic biology. </p>
  
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<p>After conducting many experiments on tracks last year, we are making some refinements to the track structure in 2016:</p>
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<p>After conducting many experiments on tracks in 2015, we are making some refinements to the track structure in 2016.</p>
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<p><b>NOTE: </b> All teams are required to pick their track by the <a href="https://2016.igem.org/Calendar">Track Selection deadline</a>.</p>
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<h2> Standard Tracks </h2>
 
<h2> Standard Tracks </h2>
 
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<li>Diagnostics</li>
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<li><a href="https://2016.igem.org/Tracks/Diagnostics">Diagnostics</a></li><small>[formerly part of Health & Medicine]</small>
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<li>High School <a href="https://2016.igem.org/Tracks/High_School" style="font-size:80%;">[details]</a></li>
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<h2>Special Tracks</h2>
 
<h2>Special Tracks</h2>
 
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<h2>Changes to Standard Tracks</h2>
 
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<li>Health and Medicine will split into Diagnostics and Therapeutics</li>  
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<li>Health & Medicine will split into Diagnostics and Therapeutics</li>  
 
<li>Teams will be required to work with parts to win a medal</li>
 
<li>Teams will be required to work with parts to win a medal</li>
 
<li>Standard track teams will be eligible for the Grand Prize</li>
 
<li>Standard track teams will be eligible for the Grand Prize</li>
 
<li>Standard track teams will be eligible to win special cross-track prizes like Best Software Tool, etc. corresponding to all of the special track areas (see special track list above)</li>
 
<li>Standard track teams will be eligible to win special cross-track prizes like Best Software Tool, etc. corresponding to all of the special track areas (see special track list above)</li>
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<li>Standard track teams will not be eligible for space in the special exhibition space at the Jamboree</li>
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<li>Standard track teams will not be eligible for space in the special exhibition space at the Jamboree, in order to be fair to all standard track teams.</li>
 
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<h2>Changes to Special Tracks</h2>
 
<h2>Changes to Special Tracks</h2>
 
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<li>New Tracks have graduated to Special Tracks</li>
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<li>These special tracks will have special showcase space at the Jamboree</li>
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<li>Special tracks are eligible for most prizes, except the Grand Prize</li>
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<li>We will offer cross-track prizes for all of these tracks. As with the current structure, teams in the Special Tracks will be ineligible for the equivalent cross-track prizes (teams in the measurement track will not be eligible for the measurement cross-track prize, for example) </li>
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<li>Special tracks will not be required to make parts to achieve a gold medal</li>
 
<li>Special tracks will not be required to make parts to achieve a gold medal</li>
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<li>Special tracks are eligible for most prizes,<b> except the Grand Prize</b></li>
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<li>We will offer cross-track prizes for all of these tracks. As with the current structure, teams in the Special Tracks will be ineligible for the equivalent cross-track prizes (teams in the measurement track will not be eligible for the measurement cross-track prize, for example) </li>
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<h2>Tracks in iGEM 2016</h2>
 
<h2>Tracks in iGEM 2016</h2>
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<p>So why are we setting up iGEM tracks in this way in 2016? Last year, both the Grand Prizes were won by New Track teams (Measurement and Hardware). While there are reasons for this situation, iGEM HQ needs to be mindful of iGEM teams working in the standard tracks, focusing hard on synthetic biology wetlab projects. The Art & Design, Hardware and Software teams had a marked advantage over all other teams with the showcase areas last year. These spaces were great and we don't want to remove them, yet at the same time, we can't confer an unfair advantage to some iGEM teams and not others. Especially if those teams don't have a requirement to make parts during their project.</p>
 
  
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<p>To this end, we are giving the choice to the teams. You can participate in the the special tracks and have the showcase space for showing off giant robots, software demos, art exhibitions and to generate buzz about these things at the Jamboree. Or you can participate as a regular team, make parts and compete for these special prizes as well as the Grand Prize. </p>
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<p>If neither of these choices work, institutions can also send two teams to the Jamboree. We have offered this option to software and wetware teams for many years. We will offer a team-split deadline that will be much later than the regular registration deadline, so that you can start in the lab before deciding if you have a great special project you want to show off. As with every team, there will be a registration fee, but registering a second team will come with a substantial discount. Remember, two teams gives you two presentations, two posters and two chances to win most of the special prizes. </p>
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<p> Teams can participate in the special tracks and have the showcase space for showing off giant robots, software demos, and art exhibitions to generate buzz about these things at the Jamboree. Or you can participate as a standard track team, make parts, and compete for these special prizes as well as the Grand Prize. </p>
  
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<p>Remember, institutions can also send two teams to the Jamboree. We have offered this option to software and wetware teams for many years. You can decide to split your team into two teams later than the regular registration deadline, so you can start in the lab before deciding if you have a great special project you want to show off! As with every team, there will be a registration fee, but registering a second team will come with the multiple team discount. Keep in mind, two teams gives you two presentations, two posters, and two chances to win most of the special prizes. </p>
  
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<p>Awards in iGEM in 2015 are taking on a new dimension. For example: while you will be able to compete in the Measurement track for the Measurement track award, there will also be a Measurement prize available across all tracks. Teams in the measurement special track are not eligible for the measurement cross-track prize.</p>
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<p>Special Track teams have the same eligibility for awards as all other iGEM teams, except for the Grand Prize. For example, this makes them eligible for (but not limited to) the Best Poster, Best Presentation, Best Wiki, Best New Part (Natural) awards as well as the Undergraduate and Overgraduate BioBrick Trophies. </p>
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<p>This allows us to reward teams who do excellent work in areas beyond their core track. If you make an excellent piece of software/hardware, for example, you will now be able to select your team for the software/hardware prize, even if you're not in that track. </p>
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<h2>Requirements</h2>
 
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<p>Teams who choose to enter these tracks will need to meet iGEM Requirements unless otherwise stated. Requirements specific to each new track are stated on the new track pages, as well as on the <a href="https://2016.igem.org/Requirements">iGEM 2016 Requirements page</a>.</p>
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<p>Teams who participate in iGEM regardless of track need to meet the iGEM Requirements, unless otherwise stated. See the <a href="https://2016.igem.org/Requirements">iGEM 2016 Requirements page</a>.</p>
 
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<p>If you have any questions about these new awards please visit our corresponding wiki pages or contact HQ [at] iGEM [dot] ORG. </p>
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<p>If you have any questions please <a href="https://2016.igem.org/Contact">contact us</a> or email HQ [at] iGEM [dot] ORG. </p>
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Latest revision as of 18:18, 22 September 2016

The purpose of the iGEM tracks is to help teams focus their projects. The subjects areas encompassed by the tracks aim to solve crucial global challenges; for examples, students have worked on projects related to environmental bioremediation, new medical delivery systems, and alternative energy sources using synthetic biology.

After conducting many experiments on tracks in 2015, we are making some refinements to the track structure in 2016.

NOTE: All teams are required to pick their track by the Track Selection deadline.

Standard Tracks

Special Tracks

Changes to Standard Tracks

  • Health & Medicine will split into Diagnostics and Therapeutics
  • Teams will be required to work with parts to win a medal
  • Standard track teams will be eligible for the Grand Prize
  • Standard track teams will be eligible to win special cross-track prizes like Best Software Tool, etc. corresponding to all of the special track areas (see special track list above)
  • Standard track teams will not be eligible for space in the special exhibition space at the Jamboree, in order to be fair to all standard track teams.

Changes to Special Tracks

  • New Tracks have graduated to Special Tracks
  • Special tracks will not be required to make parts to achieve a gold medal
  • Special tracks are eligible for most prizes, except the Grand Prize
  • We will offer cross-track prizes for all of these tracks. As with the current structure, teams in the Special Tracks will be ineligible for the equivalent cross-track prizes (teams in the measurement track will not be eligible for the measurement cross-track prize, for example)
  • These special tracks will have special showcase space at the Jamboree

Tracks in iGEM 2016

Teams can participate in the special tracks and have the showcase space for showing off giant robots, software demos, and art exhibitions to generate buzz about these things at the Jamboree. Or you can participate as a standard track team, make parts, and compete for these special prizes as well as the Grand Prize.

Remember, institutions can also send two teams to the Jamboree. We have offered this option to software and wetware teams for many years. You can decide to split your team into two teams later than the regular registration deadline, so you can start in the lab before deciding if you have a great special project you want to show off! As with every team, there will be a registration fee, but registering a second team will come with the multiple team discount. Keep in mind, two teams gives you two presentations, two posters, and two chances to win most of the special prizes.

Requirements

Teams who participate in iGEM regardless of track need to meet the iGEM Requirements, unless otherwise stated. See the iGEM 2016 Requirements page.

Questions ?

If you have any questions please contact us or email HQ [at] iGEM [dot] ORG.