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iGEM Human Practices Committee Recruitment in 2023!

The Human Practices Committee is now recruiting new member

Thank you for your interest in applying for the iGEM Human Practices Committee. On the committee, we recognize that using synthetic biology to address real-world problems requires thoughtful engagement with the world. We are trying to create a framework that helps iGEMers become reflective, responsive, and responsible practitioners. We do this through offering guidance, incentives, and recognition, in an iterative process through which we are also learning.

We know our mission requires a diversity of values and expanding access to conversation. We’re seeking new members who can contribute new ideas and energy to our committee, especially:
·  People willing to promote responsible research and innovation with global synbio community
·  People with varied expertise (including life sciences, engineering, social sciences, bioethics, philosophy, law and policy)
·  People can who bring global perspectives and reflect iGEM's geographic diversity
 
For more information, you could see our website. If you have questions, please email us at humanpractices@igem.org. Please forward this form to anyone you think should apply!
 
Please apply by 5:00 PM EDT April 16.
1.What is your first name? Please also list any nickname you'd like to be referred to as.(Required.)
2.What is your last name?(Required.)
3.Name of Institution / Work affiliation(Required.)
4.Institution Type(Required.)
5.What is your job title/position there?(Required.)
6.Briefly describe your work in a few sentences.
7.What region(s) are you from or have significant background or connection with?
(Required.)
8.Do you have links to any webpages describing you and your work you'd like to share?
Note: you could also share you linkedin, facebook links here
9.Please enter your preferred email for being contacted.(Required.)
10.Why are you interested in joining the iGEM Human Practices Committee? Please describe any relevant experiences or perspectives you will bring to the committee.
Please also include any affiliations with current or past teams.
11.How do you see your participation in the committee? Do you have any important time or schedule constraints?
note: we usually have an one hour full committee meeting every month and might have other meeting for specific project if you are willing to participate, having major conflicts will not impact your application, we just want to know!
12.What role is the best fit for you this year?(Required.)
13.What ideas or initiatives would you like to see the HP Committee to do within iGEM and beyond?
14.Which of these projects interest you the most? (choose as many as you'd like...)
15.Have you been involved in iGEM this year in other ways?(Required.)
16.Conflicts of interest: If you have any roles that may impact (or be perceived to impact) your perspectives on Human Practices in iGEM, please list and describe them.
17.By submitting this form,(Required.)
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