Giant Jamboree/Watch Parties
iGEM 2020 Virtual Giant Jamboree
Call for Watch Parties
This is an exceptional year. Although we can’t be together at one big in-person event this year, nothing could stop us from celebrating our hard work - and, for the first time ever, we are celebrating at 250 places all over the world.
Virtual Watch Parties
Organized by:
BHSF
- Online Platform: Zoom
- Open to other teams: Yes
- Contact: 1831691474 [AT] qq [DOT] com
Organized by:
Athens
- Online Platform: Google Meet
- Open to other teams: Yes
- Contact: igemathens2020 [AT] gmail [DOT] com
Organized by:
Toulouse_INSA-UPS
- Online Platform: Zoom
- Open to other teams: Yes
- Contact: igem [DOT] toulouse [AT] gmail [DOT] com
Organized by:
Harvard
- Online Platform: Zoom
- Contact: zehanzhou [AT] college [DOT] harvard [DOT] edu
Organized by:
Prepa Udem
- Online Platform: Zoom
- Contact: hectorandres [DOT] martinez [AT] udem [DOT] edu
Organized by:
IISER-Tirupati_INDIA
- Online Platform: Google Meet
- Contact: tejas [AT] students [DOT] iisertirupati [DOT] ac [DOT] in
Organized by:
Estonia_TUIT
- Online Platform: Microsoft Teams/Facebook
- Contact: ilona [DOT] faustova [AT] ut [DOT] ee
Organized by:
Cornell
- Online Platform: Zoom
- Contact: lse37 [AT] cornell [DOT] edu
In-Person Watch Parties
Organized by:
Bluepha_Shenzhen
- Location: Shenzhen, China
- Open to other teams: Yes
- Contact: zhaohe [AT] bluepha [DOT] com
Organized by:
Bluepha_Beijing
- Location: Beijing, China
- Open to other teams: Yes
- Contact: haoyali [AT] bluepha [DOT] com
Organized by:
Bluepha_Shanghai
- Location: Shanghai, China
- Open to other teams: Yes
- Contact: yuxinyue [AT] bluepha [DOT] com
Organized by:
DNHS_SanDiego_CA
- Location: San Diego, USA
- Open to other teams: Yes
- Contact: hannahchen14 [AT] gmail [DOT] com
Organized by:
iBowu-China
- Location: Beijing, China
- Contact: Yomi0911 [AT] 163 [DOT] com
Organized by:
NJMU-China
- Location: Nanjing, China
- Contact: jocelynzhang1119 [AT] icloud [DOT] com
Organized by:
Lambert_GA
- Location: Suwanee, USA
- Contact: jstandeven [AT] forsythk12 [DOT] org
Organized by:
Leiden
- Location: Leiden, The Netherlands
- Contact: igem [AT] science [DOT] leidenuniv [DOT] nl
Organized by:
TAU_Israel
- Location: Tel Aviv, Israel
- Contact: karinsionov [AT] mail [DOT] tau [DOT] ac [DOT] il
Contact us at: community [AT] igem [DOT] org
Tips for Virtual Watch Parties
Virtual Watch Parties can be run any way you want! Here are some suggestions for yours to go smoothly.
- The purpose of this event is to let team members relax and chat freely. The content does not have to be directly related to the ongoing Virtual Giant Jamboree events. Think of it as a party space for casual conversations and networking.
- It can be as big or as small as you want. Bigger parties might be harder to manage because not as many people can talk to each other easily, so we suggest keeping them at around 30-40 people, or breaking people into smaller groups if your watch party has more attendees.
- The parties can be run completely virtually. If it is allowed in your area, you are welcome to hold small gatherings. Please make sure that you are following social distancing and other precautions to prevent the spread of infection, and make sure that you are not breaking any rules in your area.
- Many platforms can be used for virtual watch parties. Here are some options to get you started: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Facebook, Google Hangouts, Skype.
- It’s a party, so feel free to have food and drinks in your homes! We suggest getting some treats at your local markets, and you can even order food if it is possible in your area.
Guidelines for In-Person Watch Parties
Watch parties can take place in person. In order to do so, teams must follow the regulations established by the governments of their countries/cities and their universities. We recommend checking these specifics in the regulations:
- What is the maximum number of people allowed in an event or reunion?
- Where is the event going to take place? Is the space big enough to keep a safe distance according to the regulations?
- Where are the watch party participants coming from? Is anyone coming from abroad? What are the regulations regarding quarantine after arriving from another country or city?
- What are the rules about data collection? Does information need to be submitted to an authority?
In addition to the above, we recommend teams consider the following:
- Whether the event takes place outdoors or in an enclosed space, be sure to provide and follow the appropriate hygiene and social distancing rules.
- Participants should try to maintain a distance recommended by the local government, especially if there is more than one team present.
- It is recommended that the mouth and nose are covered in some way. The covering may be a surgical mask, homemade fabric mask, or scarves that cover the mouth and nose. We recommend wearing the mask during the whole event if possible. Otherwise, participants could use the mask when getting to their places and take it off when they are in their seats.
- A record of the people who attend the watch party must be kept. This record must include at least a name and contact information. We will not collect this data but the watch party organizers should keep it for contact-tracing purposes.
If any of the possible participants show any COVID-19 symptoms such as cough, fever, or difficulty breathing, they should abstain from attending the watch party. Finally, we recommend following these general hygiene rules:
- Clean your hands often using soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand rub.
- Maintain a safe distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
- Don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.
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