International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Project

UCSC undergraduates taking Biomolecular Engineering (BME) 188 A & B, Synthetic Biology Mentored Research, participate in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative research experience working on a project in synthetic biology. Working with one or more research faculty member(s), student teams will complete a substantial project. Multiple oral/written presentations will be required, including a formal conference presentation at the annual International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition.

Participation in UCSC’s iGEM team will raise not only students’ confidence in their research abilities, but also their awareness of opportunities in emerging fields.Project details change yearly.  See the iGem site for a description of current and past projects. 

Also see:

“How to do Undergraduate Research: A brief guide to the value of undergrads in the lab and how they can get ahead“

UCSC iGEM in the News