Models and computer simulations can help us understand the function and operation of BioBrick Parts and Devices. Simulation and modeling are critical engineering skills that can contribute to project design or provide a better understanding of the modeled process. These processes are even more useful and/or informative when real world data are included in the model. This award is for teams who build a model of their system and use it to inform system design or simulate expected behavior before, or in conjunction with, experiments in the wetlab.
To compete for the Best Model prize, select the prize on the judging form and describe your work on this page.
Please see the 2024 Awards Page for more information.
Mathematical models and computer simulations provide a great way to describe the function and operation of Parts and Devices. Synthetic Biology is an engineering discipline, and part of engineering is simulation and modeling to determine the behavior of your design before you build it. Designing and simulating can be iterated many times in a computer before moving to the lab.