History of iGEM
In 2011, iGEM split into regional competitions for the first time, with these continents hosting their own events (100 points for each region).
What are Europe, Asia, and the Americas?
What is the most recognizable symptom of Lyme disease?
What is a bulls-eye rash?
This type of RNA is crucial in the process of translating genetic code into proteins.
What is mRNA?
Which newbie won an award for her artwork last semester?
Who is Amy Jing?
Which oldbie spent the MOST money in Paris last year (Hint: Basketball)?
Who is Harsha Poonepalle?
iGEM started as a winter session course at this university, where students built biological systems to solve real-world problems.
What is MIT?
What type of tick is primarily responsible for transmitting Lyme disease in North America?
What is the black-legged tick?
Synthetic biology is being used to create bacteria that can glow in the dark, a trait originally found in these sea creatures.
What are jellyfish?
Which newbie is known for making the Lambert JV Tennis Team?
Who is Aiden Lee?
Which oldbie is known for missing the bus to FSA because he was sleeping?
Who is Jeremy Chen?
This award was introduced in 2006 to recognize teams that go above and beyond in considering the societal impact of their projects.
What is the Human Practices Award?
What state had the highest reported cases of lyme disease from 2016-2019?
What is Pennsylvania?
A device that uses biological molecules to detect and measure specific substances or changes in the environment, providing a measurable signal.
What is a Biosensor?
Which newbie is going to Indianapolis this week?
Who is Jiwoo Han?
DAILY DOUBLE: Which oldbie was nicknamed Fatima last year?
Who is Reva Badkundri?
Which university won the undergrad grand prize at the 2024 jamboree?
What is Heidelberg University?
In how many countries have lyme disease cases been reported? (+/- 5)?
What is 65?
DAILY DOUBLE: In 2020, a major breakthrough allowed scientists to engineer yeast to produce this expensive, naturally sourced compound used in the perfume industry.
What is squalene?
This newbie is known for already being traumatized by miniprepping.
Who is Veda Vudithyala?
This oldbie got lost in the Louvre and tried looking at a map upside down to find their way out.
Who is Julia Rho?
This scientist is famous for his work in synthetic biology and his involvement in founding iGEM (Hint: we met him at Jamboree last year!)
Who is Randy Rettberg?
In what year was the vaccine, LYMErix, recalled?
When was 2002?
This type of artificial cell membrane, often used in drug delivery and synthetic biology, mimics natural cell membranes and can encapsulate biological molecules.
What is a liposome?
This newbie made a video game that won 1st place at a state competition.
Who is Nishchai Chawla?
Which oldbie played the saxophone when they were in middle school?
Who is Sahasra Tatavarti?