Giant Jamboree/Handbook
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- | <td> <p align="justify">Want to know which room a presentation will be in? Have questions about | + | <td> <p align="justify">Want to know which room a presentation will be in? Have questions about the special events? Come by the Information Desk!</p> |
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- | <td valign="top"> <p align="justify">If you have a question or need help at any point during the Jamboree, you can visit the | + | <td valign="top"> <p align="justify">If you have a question or need help at any point during the Jamboree, you can visit the Information Desk located at TBD.</td> |
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- | If there is an emergency (medical emergency, fire, police, etc.) please contact | + | If there is an emergency (medical emergency, fire, police, etc.) please contact Boston Police<br> |
- | From a cell phone, pay phone, or off-campus: | + | From a cell phone, pay phone, or off-campus: 911<br> |
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- | + | The city of Boston and the surrounding suburbs have a public transportation system that is comprised of buses and subways. You can find more information about the MBTA here: <br> | |
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<a href="http://www.mbta.com">www.mbta.com</a>. <br> | <a href="http://www.mbta.com">www.mbta.com</a>. <br> | ||
- | The Giant Jamboree | + | The Giant Jamboree will be held at the Hynes Convention Center, located at the <b>Hynes Convention</b> subway station on the <b>MBTA Green Line</b>. It is accessible via the B, C, and D branches of the Green Line. |
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- | Guests, including family and friends are welcome to register for | + | Guests, including family and friends are welcome to register for the Giant Jamboree. <br> |
- | <b>Limited access badges</b> | + | <b>Limited access badges</b> may be available for the event at a later date. Check back later for information!<br> |
- | <b>Full access badges</b> are | + | <b>Full access badges</b> are available at US $750 and grant access to all events. To obtain either badge, official registration is needed. On-site registration is available and can be paid for with all major credit cards or in cash (US bills only).<br><br> |
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- | + | <p>Beverage refreshments will be available throughout the Jamboree. There will also be one dinner provided during the Giant Jamboree, and lunch provided on Monday November 3.</p> | |
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- | <th width ="50%" align ="left"><b>Registration/Check-In<br> | + | <th width ="50%" align ="left"><b>Registration/Check-In<br>Location: TBD<br>October 30 - Time: TBD</b></th> |
<th width ="50%" align ="left"><b>General Release</b> | <th width ="50%" align ="left"><b>General Release</b> | ||
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- | Teams can check-in on | + | Teams can check-in on TBD for the Jamboree beginning at TBD. Registration will be located TBD, see map for details. <br><br> |
- | At Registration | + | At Registration, each team member will pick up a registration booklet, name badge, and other important and useful information. |
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The iGEM 2014 Giant Jamboree will be a multimedia event: in addition to the team presentation | The iGEM 2014 Giant 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 | + | videos that will be uploaded online later, we will also be uploading photos and videos from the entire event so |
others can get an idea of what iGEM and the Jamboree is like. In order to comply with the law, all participants | others can get an idea of what iGEM and the Jamboree is like. In order to comply with the law, all participants | ||
attending the Giant Jamboree must agree to the terms of the general release form on the registration website. | attending the Giant Jamboree must agree to the terms of the general release form on the registration website. | ||
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- | Team leaders have a few responsibilities. Each team leader (or a designated representative) will be responsible for collecting a signed general release form from any team member registering on-site and handing it in at registration in order to obtain your | + | Team leaders have a few responsibilities. Each team leader (or a designated representative) will be responsible for collecting a signed general release form from any team member registering on-site and handing it in at registration in order to obtain your registration materials. Team leaders are responsible for making sure individual team members receive the materials.</p> |
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- | Teams will be allowed to practice on | + | Teams will be allowed to practice on Thursday night (October 30) at Hynes Convention Center, beginning at TBD. You can practice your presentation, and get to know fellow iGEM members. There are a limited number of rooms available, so please sign up online to reserve a room and time slot. |
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- | Practice sessions will run from | + | Practice sessions will run from TBD. We cannot match the practice room with your actual presentation room. Remember, other teams will be practicing as well, so be sure to leave your practice room on time! Please leave all presentation rooms in the condition that you found them. |
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Note: there will not be technical staff on hand to help with audio/visual equipment. Be sure to bring any equipment, such as laptops and adaptors, with you.</p> | Note: there will not be technical staff on hand to help with audio/visual equipment. Be sure to bring any equipment, such as laptops and adaptors, with you.</p> | ||
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- | You will receive your name badge as part of your | + | You will receive your name badge as part of your registration materials, as long as you have submitted your general release form. Please wear your badge at all times during the Jamboree and make sure it is clearly visible. Badges will be necessary for entrance into presentation rooms, for access to refreshmnts, and for the iGEM social event. If you do not have a badge, you must register in order to obtain one.</p></td></tr> |
<tr> <th width ="50%" align ="left"><b>Team Boxes</b></th></tr> | <tr> <th width ="50%" align ="left"><b>Team Boxes</b></th></tr> |
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PARTICIPANT HANDBOOK
This Handbook will guide you through the entire Giant Jamboree, from what to expect on Thursday night practice sessions all the way up to the awards ceremony on Monday. Please read through this guide! It contains useful instructions and information that will ensure your Jamboree experience will go as smoothly as possible.
General Information | November 01 | November 02 | November 03 | November 04 |
General Information
Information Desk Location: TBD |
iGEM on twitter! |
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Want to know which room a presentation will be in? Have questions about the special events? Come by the Information Desk! |
Follow us on twitter - @igem throughout the Jamboree! We'll be tweeting news, updates, and answering questions as well. The official hashtag for the Giant Jamboree is: #iGEM2014GJ |
iGEM HQ Staff |
Contact Information |
If you have a question or need help at any point during the Jamboree, you can visit the Information Desk located at TBD. |
If you you need to get in touch with anyone at iGEM Headquarters (HQ) for an urgent matter, you may contact the following people:
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Transportation | Guests, Family and Friends |
The city of Boston and the surrounding suburbs have a public transportation system that is comprised of buses and subways. You can find more information about the MBTA here: |
Guests, including family and friends are welcome to register for the Giant Jamboree. |
Refreshments | |
Beverage refreshments will be available throughout the Jamboree. There will also be one dinner provided during the Giant Jamboree, and lunch provided on Monday November 3. Please note: all three hotels with iGEM room blocks will be providing breakfast as part of the room block discount. |
October 30
Registration/Check-In Location: TBD October 30 - Time: TBD |
General Release |
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Teams can check-in on TBD for the Jamboree beginning at TBD. Registration will be located TBD, see map for details. |
The iGEM 2014 Giant Jamboree will be a multimedia event: in addition to the team presentation
videos that will be uploaded online later, we will also be uploading photos and videos from the entire event so
others can get an idea of what iGEM and the Jamboree is like. In order to comply with the law, all participants
attending the Giant Jamboree must agree to the terms of the general release form on the registration website.
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Team Leaders | Thursday Night Practice October 30 - Time: TBD |
Team leaders have a few responsibilities. Each team leader (or a designated representative) will be responsible for collecting a signed general release form from any team member registering on-site and handing it in at registration in order to obtain your registration materials. Team leaders are responsible for making sure individual team members receive the materials. |
Teams will be allowed to practice on Thursday night (October 30) at Hynes Convention Center, beginning at TBD. You can practice your presentation, and get to know fellow iGEM members. There are a limited number of rooms available, so please sign up online to reserve a room and time slot.
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Badges | |
You will receive your name badge as part of your registration materials, as long as you have submitted your general release form. Please wear your badge at all times during the Jamboree and make sure it is clearly visible. Badges will be necessary for entrance into presentation rooms, for access to refreshmnts, and for the iGEM social event. If you do not have a badge, you must register in order to obtain one. | |
Team Boxes | |
Your team box will contain the following: |
November 02
Saturday Opening Ceremony Kresge Auditorium November 02 - 08:00 am |
Software Division Room 32-155 November 02 - 10:00 am - 4:00pm |
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The Saturday Opening Ceremony will officially kick off the 2014 Giant Jamboree! The opening ceremony will be held at Kresge Auditorium at 9:00am on November 2nd, with breakfast starting at 8:00am. Be sure to attend, as we will also announce any new changes to the Jamboree and the events planned for the next few days. |
Software teams will be presenting in room 32-155 throughout the Giant Jamboree. Be sure to watch these presentations and show your support! Software teams will be presenting on Saturday between 10:00am and 3:30pm, refer to the schedule in your registration packet for additional details. |
Presentations | Posters |
This year there are four presentation rooms located across the campus. Your team’s scheduled presentation time slot, session, and room have all been randomly assigned. Please see your team box for information on when and where your team will be presenting.
Presentations will take place on Saturday and Sunday. The schedule for presentations is divided into sessions based on track. If you are attending a presentation, please be courteous, 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. Please be sure to bring the necessary equipment for your presentation, such as your laptop, cables/adaptors, and power supply, as iGEM will not provide these.
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November 03
Entrepreneurship Room 32-155 November 03 - 9:00am and 11:30am |
Workshops |
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Entrepreneurship teams will be presenting in room 32-155 throughout the Giant Jamboree. Be sure to watch these presentations and show your support! Entrepreneurship Jamboree takes place Sunday between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Refer to the schedule in your registration packet for additional details. |
There are various workshops throughout the weekend hosted by sponsors. Check the schedule for workshop times, locations, and topics. |
Social Event: Sunday night |
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On Saturday night, we will be hosting the iGEM 2014 Social Event inside the Hynes Convention Center. Stay tuned for details! |
November 04
Awards Ceremony Kresge Auditorium November 04 - 9:00 am |
iGEM from above |
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The awards ceremony will be held on Monday at Kresge Auditorium and will start at 9:00am, with breakfast starting at 8:00am. The judges will announce the finalists, who will then be asked to give their presentations again. All teams should be prepared to present at Kresge, so be sure to bring the necessary materials with you. After the finalists have given their presentations, the judges will deliberate and the iGEM from Above picture will be taken! Finally, the award winners will be announced and the 2014 Giant Jamboree will officially end! |
After the finalists have given their presentations on Monday, we will be taking the 2014 Giant iGEM from Above picture! The picture will be taken at the field by Kresge Auditorium (see map for location), weather permitting. Make sure to wear your iGEM team t-shirt! |
iGEMers Prize | Medals and Awards |
Vote for your favorite iGEM team! This year we are continuing the tradition of the iGEMers' Prize. A ballot will be in your team's box. Each team has one ballot. Completed ballots can be dropped off at the iGEM Headquarter table in Stata 32-144. Be on the lookout for your prize ballot and be sure to vote by Sunday at 7:30. Questions? Ask a volunteer. |
Awards will be presented at the awards ceremony on Monday (November 4th). Each team that wins an award will receive one trophy for the team as well as award certificates for each team member. These award certificates are separate from the participation certificates that all teams receive from their team box. Boxes for the trophies will be available in the lobby after the awards ceremony finishes). Medals will be awarded at the judges' discretion at the Giant Jamboree. See the judging page for medal criteria: https://2014.igem.org/Judging |