North America Teachers Workshop

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== INFORMATION FOR THE MAY 3 TEACHERS WORKSHOP AT MIT ==
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We are planning three Teachers' Workshops in 2008, one in North America, one in Asia, and one in Europe.
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At least one instructor from your team is required to attend.  Students are encouraged to attend if possible.  The workshop will describe the philosophical foundations of the iGEM program, describe the requirements and expectations for participation in 2008, and introduce the resources available to the participating teams.  The workshop also provides an opportunity to meet the iGEM organizers, tour the laboratory operations that support the competition, socialize with other iGEM team leaders, and gather information and materials for a successful year. 
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=== Details ===
*Date: May 3, 2008
*Date: May 3, 2008
*Location: MIT Stata Center (Building 32), 32 Vassar Street <see map below>
*Location: MIT Stata Center (Building 32), 32 Vassar Street <see map below>
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== Teach the Teachers 2008 Workshops ==
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=== Your Role in the Teachers Workshop ===
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We are planning three Teachers Workshops in 2008, one in North America, one in Asia, and one in Europe.
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Please think about and be prepared to speak informally about the following:
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At least one instructor from your team is required to attend.  Students are encouraged to attend if possible.  The workshop will describe the philosophical foundations of the iGEM program, describe the requirements and expectations for participation in 2008, and introduce the resources available to the participating teams.  The workshop also provides an opportunity to meet the iGEM organizers, tour the laboratory operations that support the competition, socialize with other iGEM team leaders, and gather information and materials for a successful year. 
 
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<font color=grey>=== Your Role in the Teachers Workshop ===
 
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During the workshop, you will be expected to use your laptop to edit parts, enter information on the wiki and perform other modern internet tasks. You will also be expected to give a 10 minute presentation of your iGEM team please plan to cover the following topics and more if you wish:
 
* What are your expectations and hopes for iGEM 2008?
* What are your expectations and hopes for iGEM 2008?
* What has happened at your school to get ready for iGEM 2008?
* What has happened at your school to get ready for iGEM 2008?
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* Please describe the team - the students, the instructors, and the facilitys available.
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* Please describe the team - the students, the instructors, and the facilities available.
* How are you supporting your team?  
* How are you supporting your team?  
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===Agenda===
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== Saturday 3 May ==
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<table class="calendar"><h2 class="date"><a name="Saturday">Saturday, May 3</a></h2>
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<th width="15%">Time</th>
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<th>9:00a</th>
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        <td style="color: #494949; font-weight: normal; font-size: 11px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDDDDD; //padding: 10px; padding-left: 1.5em; text-align: left;">0:30</td>
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<td>Registration & Coffee/Rolls</td>
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<th>9:30a</th>
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<td>iGEM Through the Years</td>
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        <td style="color: #494949; font-weight: normal; font-size: 11px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDDDDD; //padding: 10px; padding-left: 1.5em; text-align: left;">0:30</td>
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<td>Synthetic Biology: Background</td>
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<th>11:00a</th>
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        <td style="color: #494949; font-weight: normal; font-size: 11px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDDDDD; //padding: 10px; padding-left: 1.5em; text-align: left;">0:30</td>
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        <td style="color: #494949; font-weight: normal; font-size: 11px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDDDDD; //padding: 10px; padding-left: 1.5em; text-align: left;">0:30</td>
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<td>Break</td>
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<th>12:00p</th>
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        <td style="color: #494949; font-weight: normal; font-size: 11px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDDDDD; //padding: 10px; padding-left: 1.5em; text-align: left;">1:30</td>
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== Travel Information==
=== Directions to MIT from Logan Airport ===   
=== Directions to MIT from Logan Airport ===   
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Revision as of 13:52, 22 April 2008


We are planning three Teachers' Workshops in 2008, one in North America, one in Asia, and one in Europe.

At least one instructor from your team is required to attend. Students are encouraged to attend if possible. The workshop will describe the philosophical foundations of the iGEM program, describe the requirements and expectations for participation in 2008, and introduce the resources available to the participating teams. The workshop also provides an opportunity to meet the iGEM organizers, tour the laboratory operations that support the competition, socialize with other iGEM team leaders, and gather information and materials for a successful year.


Details

  • Date: May 3, 2008
  • Location: MIT Stata Center (Building 32), 32 Vassar Street <see map below>
  • Room: TBD (ground floor, follow the signs)

There is no charge to attend.


Your Role in the Teachers Workshop

Please think about and be prepared to speak informally about the following:

  • What are your expectations and hopes for iGEM 2008?
  • What has happened at your school to get ready for iGEM 2008?
  • Please describe the team - the students, the instructors, and the facilities available.
  • How are you supporting your team?


Agenda

Saturday 3 May

Saturday, May 3

Time Duration Session Speakers
9:00a 0:30 Registration & Coffee/Rolls
9:30a 0:30 Introduction
10:00a 0:30 iGEM Through the Years
10:30a 0:30 Synthetic Biology: Background
11:00a 0:30 New to iGEM 2008
11:30a 0:30 Break
12:00p 1:30 Team Introduction Activity
1:30p 1:00 Lunch


Travel Information

Directions to MIT from Logan Airport

By taxi - Taxi fare from the airport is about $20-$25. During non-rush hour, the taxi ride will take about 15 minutes. During rush hour, the ride could take 30 minutes.

By subway - From any terminal at Logan airport, take the Silver Line bus to South Station. At South Station, change to the Red Line subway (inbound toward Alewife) and exit Kendall/MIT to go to the Stata Center. If heading to the Hotel at MIT, continue on one more station to Central. Under normal conditions the ride will take about one-half hour and the fare is $1.25. Click [http://www.mbta.com/traveling_t/schedules_subway.asp here] for maps and information about the Boston subway system.

By car - Leaving the airport, follow the signs to the Sumner Tunnel. Enter the tunnel and stay in the right lane. At the end of the tunnel, continue to stay in the right lane, start down an incline and bear to the right immediately at the sign for Storrow Drive. Take Exit 26 for Cambridge/Somerville. Follow the signs for Back Bay/Cambridge (do not take the exit for Cambridge/Somerville). Stay in the right lane and follow the signs for Storrow Drive Westbound. After you pass under the pedestrian walkbridges, change to the left lane and take the exit for 2A North. Turn right and cross the Harvard Bridge (Massachusetts Avenue). MIT's main entrance is 77 Massachusetts Avenue, and it will be on the right at the second set of traffic lights.

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