Florida State University's International Genetically Engineered Machine (FSU iGEM) program provides students a world-class undergraduate research experience focused on innovation, multidisciplinary teamwork, and friendly global competition.

Overview

The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition is the premiere student competition in synthetic biology. Since 2004, participants of the competition have experienced education, teamwork, sharing, and more in a unique competition setting. iGEM has a long history of involving students and the public in the development of the field of synthetic biology.

The mission of FSU iGEM is to provide students a world-class undergraduate research experience focused on:

• Excellent empathy, curiosity, and ingenuity
• Science, Technology, Engineering, Art/Design, Mathematics (STEAM) education
• Project-based exposure to biological science and engineering
• Developing and maintaining excellent multidisciplinary teams
• Leading the conversation on the opportunities and impact of synthetic biology at FSU and beyond
• Having fun!

iGEM teams spend a year solving a problem using synthetic biology. The completed FSU iGEM projects are listed in the following table:

 The projects are presented at the iGEM Grand Jamborees. Click on the links to learn about the 2025 Grand Jamboree in Paris, France, and to watch the videos from the 2024 Grand Jamboree.

The iGEM experience provides lifelong memories and nurtures leadership skills that are useful for professional and personal challenges throughout life.

The 2025 FSU iGEM Team meets on Fridays, 3 pm, in the FSU Innovation Hub. All students and faculty interested in the FSU iGEM program are welcome to attend the weekly meetings.