After iGEM has announced the recruitment for the 2020 cohort of the iGEM Ambassador Program.

Application Link and Recruitment Info: https://after.igem.org/news/238781

The Ambassador Program provides an opportunity to iGEMers represent and promote iGEM and Synthetic Biology in their respective regions. They 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 and create Synthetic Biology ecosystems.

iGEM Ambassadors are motivated by two main goals: 

• Connecting with the incredible network of iGEM Alumni in your region 

Over 47,000 individuals have gone through the iGEM Experience, and they hold a 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 organize workshops, receptions, and other events for the community.

• Promoting Synthetic Biology in your region

Increasing the visibility of iGEM and Synthetic Biology is important for the development of a strong Synthetic Biology ecosystems. By increasing the awareness 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.

The deadline for applications is 2nd January, 2020

The previous cohort of iGEM Ambassadors from Europe included Thomas Lardain (co-founder JOGL), Camélia Bencherif (Medical Science Liaison, Advanced Accelerator Applications) Will Wright (iGEM Director for Entrepreneurship), Thea Chrysostomou (Ambassador Emeritus) Niek Savelkoul (co-founder Scope Biosciences), Nemanja Stijepovic (After iGEM Coordinator)

You can be a part of the iGEM Network by activating your account at after.igem.org