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Celebrating two anniversaries: 20 years of iGEM and 10 years of IDT’s Platinum Partnership

Celebrating two anniversaries: 20 years of iGEM and 10 years of IDT’s Platinum Partnership

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iGEM Blog

This year marks the 20th anniversary of iGEM, a non-profit organization dedicated to education of the next generation of researchers and entrepreneurs in the field of synthetic biology. This year also marks the 10th anniversary of IDT being a platinum sponsor of one of the most prestigious and sought-after synthetic biology (synbio) competitions in the world. To commemorate these two anniversaries, let’s take a look back on how iGEM began and how IDT is supporting the future leaders of synthetic biology.

Behind the scenes at iGEM: What I learned in my first year as a judge

Behind the scenes at iGEM: What I learned in my first year as a judge

Tim Tapscott
iGEM Blog

Upon logging into the Virtual Jamboree, I was pleased to see the spirit of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion come to life. The energy and enthusiasm of each team was contagious. Within hours, it was obvious that the teams that would emerge as leaders were those who embraced this interdisciplinary, supportive philosophy, allowing each member to contribute different perspectives and unique skill sets.