Human Practices/Committee
Human Practices Committee
On this page you will find information on: contacting the committee, the committee, and the committee alumni.
Members of the 2019 iGEM Human Practices Committee at the Giant Jamboree.
Contact the Committee
We know it’s not always easy to navigate the human practices issues that emerge as you’re working on your iGEM project. The Human Practices Committee is here to help!
Contact the committee via email at: humanpractices [AT] igem [DOT] org
You can ask us questions like:
- Does a particular aspect of my team’s project count more as public engagement or as integrated human practices?
- Can you recommend any points of contact to ask about synthetic biology policy in my country?
- What is the iGEM protocol around conducting interviews with stakeholders?
We’re happy to clarify medal criteria, help you to plan engagement with people outside of your team, and otherwise assist with your human practices work. You might also want to read through the FAQ or the What Is Human Practices? Introduction page.
Human Practices Committee
On the iGEM Human Practices Committee, we recognize that using synthetic biology to address real-world problems requires thoughtful and ongoing engagement with the world. We are trying to create a framework that helps iGEMers become reflective, responsive and responsible practitioners.
Our committee of volunteer advisors is responsible for developing Human Practices-related elements of the competition. We do this through offering guidance, incentives, and recognition, in an iterative process through which we are also learning. The policies and decisions of iGEM relating to Human Practices do not necessarily reflect the opinions of individual committee members.
Note: we are currently updating this page with a full list of 2021 Committee members.
iGEM Foundation
The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of synthetic biology, education and competition, and the development of an open community and collaboration. Visit us at igem.org
Contact
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Cambridge, MA 02139
Due to COVID-19, iGEM staff are working remotely and cannot receive phone calls.
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