The best iGEM teams have one thing in common: cutting edge science in the light of carefully considered societal needs. Each year different teams with new participants compete. Therefore, team supervisors and former team members are the conduits for the lessons learned from previous editions. During the iGEM Netherlands meetup on 13 & 14 June in The Hague, hosted by the Rathenau Instituut and RIVM, you will get the chance to share best practices and acquire useful knowledge.
Special guest: Megan Palmer
Do you want to increase your chances to succeed in the iGEM competition 2019? Participate in our iGEM meetup for teams and supervisors during the Border Sessions festival. This meetup event is all about the tools that teams and supervisors need.
We are very happy to announce that Megan Palmer, director of Human Practices at iGEM, will join the event for a keynote lecture!
Get a head start in iGEM 2019
Learn how to succeed in the iGEM 2019 competition
Acquire useful skills and knowledge about safety, security & ethics, meet up with fellow participants and work on your project design. In other words: get a head start! At the end of the meetup you will go home with a toolbox that not only helps to improve your iGEM participation, but may also benefit other educational settings and your future as a synthetic biology leader.
What to expect on 13 and 14 June?
During the first day of the meetup you will get the chance to engage in topics such as do's and dont's, societal values, safety, and how to engage with the public. The programme consists of several workshops, presentations and panel discussions. And last but not least: a keynote lecture by Megan Palmer, Director of iGEM Human Practices!
On day two, an unconference will take place, where you will be able to set the programme yourself. You can download the entire programme here.
So save the date and join our event on 13 & 14 June in The Hague, hosted by the Rathenau Instituut and RIVM.
Registration
Due to the unexpectedly large interest in our event, registration is no longer possible for students. We only have some spots left for supervisors. Team supervisors can send an email to l.vanhove@rathenau.nl for registration.
If you want to be included in the reserve list, you can send an email with your name and email address to: l.vanhove@rathenau.nl. We will contact you in case we receive any cancellations.
Participants receive free admission to the evening programme of the Border Sessions festival. Please note that your contact information may be used by RIVM and the Rathenau Instituut, to keep you posted about the iGEM competition.
We look forward to welcoming you at the meetup!