DEVELOPMENTAL PHASE

WEEK OF MARCH 17

General Meeting: Captain introduces details of iGEM to new members, reveals the project direction to all members, and introduces the creation/makeup of the Committees (30 min), divide the team into groups, have first group meetings, discuss having an additional Tuesday or Wednesday after school meeting

Fundamental Research: Go over http://parts.igem.org/Help:Learn, the folder "Learn" in Dropbox

Applied Research: Organize and store DNA Distribution kit materials, (time permitting) go over pipetting with Mr. Adame

Outreach: brainstorm ideas about getting more Marksmen interested in iGEM, plan to make a brochure, determine a date to display the posters Killian created around the campus Web Development: go over wiki design/layout, ask Mr. Rummel if you all are having trouble


WEEK OF MARCH 24

General Meeting: Captain introduces Gene Designer (20 min)

Fundamental Research: Start designing in Gene Designer by looking at possible promoters & repressors, peruse: http://www.biotechniques.com/news/University-of-Cambridge-team-wins-iGEM-synthetic-biology-competition/biotechniques-180278.html & http://biospot10.blogspot.com/2011/07/igem-grand-prize-2009-biosensors-and.html

Applied Research: Work with the Fundamental Research group to develop a streamlined construct, go over best practices in the lab with Mr. Adame

Outreach: start posting posters, print out 300-400 copies of the brochure depending on cost, plan to distribute the brochures after Friday's Upper School Assembly (April 11)

Web Development: follow iGEM Wiki guidelines and create relevant content, make sure to work on the team page


WEEK OF MARCH 31 General Meeting: presentation by the Fundamental Research Group on their findings & in-development construct Fundamental Research: work with the Applied Research Group to start constructing the plasmid, continue research Applied Research: find protocols for implementing the construct, identify problems and consult the Fundamental Research Group Outreach: brainstorm ideas on promoting the biotechnology further, esp. ideas for getting additional funding, possibly think about hosting parents for a luncheon, e-mail Dr. Burma and any other professors at UTSW for lab tour/advice/guidance Web Development: document progress and work with the Outreach Group POSTPONED B/C of ISAS Mandatory Meeting: APRIL 2 Evaluation: Meeting with Mr. Adame, Mr. Rummel, and Committee Leaders ISAS Commitments will be taken into consideration CONSTRUCTION PHASE WEEK OF APRIL 7 General Meeting: Captain speech on the leadership policy, Evaluation of Committees by Captain/Faculty Sponsors Fundamental Research: Continue research Applied Research: 3A Assembly Outreach: Finalize Brochure Web Development: Continue work on the wiki Captain seeks new recruits for next year's iGEM Team; reveals ultimate vision of the Project to the Upper School; sends the Biotechnology Initiative brochure to underclassmen WEEK OF APRIL 14 General Meeting: Committee Meetings Fundamental Research: Finalize research on genes for the detection of VOC biomarkers Applied Research: Work with the Fundamental Research Team on finding the DNA sequences, reinforce laboratory skills, calculate potential budget for future years Outreach: Posters around campus, print out 200 copies of the brochure and distribute to interested science instructors, begin development of a more formal packet of info for the administration Web Development: Assist Outreach, finalize at least half of the wiki CANCELED UNTIL CONSTRUCT DEVELOPMENT IS COMPLETE: Plan for a UTSW visit April 18 WEEK OF APRIL 21 General Meeting: Brief presentation by Web Development on Thursday Fundamental Research: Begin creating construct in Gene Designer if necessary, look for options for the purchase of these sequences from biotech companies, check iGEM Registry for existing BioBricks Applied Research: Finalize budget, continue refining laboratory skills, assist the Fundamental Research Team Outreach: Finalize packet for the admininstration, print 10 color copies Web Development: Finalize wiki with detailed content & designs, brief presentation to the Team on how to add/modify content WEEK OF APRIL 28 General Meeting: Presentation on established construct by the Fundamental Research Team Fundamental Research: Order sequences, collaborate with the Applied Research Team to address possible issues during the actual creation of the construct Applied Research: Collaborate with the Fundamental Research Team to identify room for error Outreach: Design iGEM wearable gear (t-shirt, sweatshirt, and/or hat) and list cost in a document Web Development: Address iGEM requirements, including Human Practices WEEK OF MAY 5: AP EXAMINATIONS General Meeting: Fundamental Research: Applied Research: Outreach: Web Development: WEEK OF MAY 12: AP EXAMINATIONS General Meeting: Fundamental Research: Applied Research: Outreach: Web Development: WEEK OF MAY 19 General Meeting: Fundamental Research: Applied Research: Outreach: Web Development: WEEK OF MAY 26 General Meeting: Evaluate progress MAY 30: REGULAR REGISTRATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL JAMBOREE CLOSES, JAMOREE ATTENDANCE FEES DUE WEEK OF JUNE 2 General Meeting: Evaluate progress JUNE 8: TRACK SELECTION DUE, PROJECT ABSTRACTS DUE, TEAM ROSTERS DUE WEEK OF JUNE 9 General Meeting: Evaluate progress WEEK OF JUNE 16 June 20: Wiki Freeze at 11:59PM Boston time (see: wiki requirements and safety questions) WEEK OF JUNE 23 Practice presentation, polish poster, submit part to iGEM JUNE 28: JAMBOREE!