iGEM teams are unique and leading the field because they "go beyond the lab" to imagine their projects in a social/environmental context, to better understand issues that might influence the design and use of their technologies.

Teams work with students and advisors from the humanities and social sciences to explore topics concerning ethical, legal, social, economic, safety or security issues related to their work. Consideration of these Human Practices is crucial for building safe and sustainable projects that serve the public interest.

For more information, please see the Human Practices Hub.

Do you want to be considered for the Best Integrated Human Practices award? Help the judges consider your team for this award by describing your work on this page.

Here are two examples of excellent Integrated Human Practices work from 2015:

Team:Example/HP/Gold Integrated

Example