After iGEM/Initiatives/Ambassador-Program
Ambassador Program
About the Program
The iGEM Ambassadors represent and promote iGEM and synthetic biology in their respective regions. The iGEM
Ambassadors are a diverse and international team of regional leaders who have experienced iGEM and now work
together to promote initiatives to expand iGEM and collaborate with local stakeholders to disseminate
cooperation across their community.
The pilot Ambassador Program was held in 2006 and was re-launched in 2017. The Ambassadors attended regional
events, encouraged local teams and supported the implementation of new iGEM teams. The program continued in
2018 and 2019, and in 2020, it was adapted to assist the iGEM Competition due to the global pandemic.
Program Goals
Find, connect with, and excite past iGEMers
The After iGEM community is made up of over 40,000 iGEMers and holds tremendous potential in impacting the development of iGEM and synthetic biology worldwide. The iGEM Ambassadors work with iGEMers to build a support network which enables alumni to share their experiences and to give back to the iGEM community. The iGEM Ambassadors work with alumni to create workshops, receptions, and other events to bring togethers iGEMers past, present, and future to create a vibrant and supportive iGEM community.Increase the visibility of iGEM and Synthetic Biology
Increasing the visibility of iGEM and synthetic biology is essential for the development of a strong synthetic biology ecosystem. By increasing the awareness of iGEM and synthetic biology amongst various groups such as government, industry, and scientists, iGEM Ambassadors aim to increase the number of participating teams and the number of people talking about iGEM and synthetic biology. iGEM Ambassadors have been working toward this goal through talks, presentations, and workshops at conferences, meetings with stakeholders, and other events. By bringing iGEM to the attention of important stakeholders, we hope to generate more interest and support for teams and iGEMers on their path to accomplishing greatness.Meet the 2021 Ambassadors
To contact the whole 2021 Ambassador team, please email
ambassadors-2021 [AT] igem [DOT] org.
ambassadors-2021 [AT] igem [DOT] org.
Africa
Asia & Oceania
Europe
Latin America
North America
Ambassador Coordinators
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.
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